Name: DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R Arista 24x200GbE QSFP56 8x400GbE QSFP-DD Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R switch provides a mix of 24 QSFP56 200GbE ports and 8 QSFP-DD 400GbE ports, facilitating high-bandwidth connections in data center networks. It operates on Arista’s EOS software platform, supporting scalable, programmable networking needs typical in large enterprise or cloud infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	32
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	200GbE,400GbE
UpLink Ports	8
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	16 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	31250 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP56,QSFP-DD

Performance
Latency	<1 microsecond
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Arista EOS eAPI,SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,Serial Console
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,MACsec (optional),RADIUS,SSH,SNMPv3
Management Type	In-band,Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,RESTCONF,eAPI

Power & Cooling
Fans	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R is a high-density, high-throughput data center switch designed to deliver substantial bandwidth with 24 ports of 200GbE using QSFP56 interfaces and 8 ports of 400GbE using QSFP-DD interfaces. It is well suited for deployment in data centers requiring scalable, low-latency, and high-throughput connectivity. This switch is typically used by network administrators and IT professionals managing large-scale cloud, enterprise, or service provider networks where high port density and speed are critical. It leverages Arista’s EOS software to provide comprehensive network programmability and automation. Key Features 24 ports supporting 200GbE connectivity with QSFP56 modules 8 ports supporting 400GbE connectivity with QSFP-DD modules Optimized for dense, high-capacity data center environments Runs Arista EOS for advanced network management features Suitable for aggregation and spine roles in large network fabrics This switch serves a critical role in environments needing aggregated high-speed connections while maintaining manageable power and space footprints. Its combination of 200GbE and 400GbE ports offers flexible bandwidth options for evolving network architectures.

Use Cases
The Arista DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R is designed primarily for data center and cloud network environments where high bandwidth and port density are essential. It caters to network operators managing large-scale traffic workloads and requiring both 200GbE and 400GbE connectivity options. How It's Used: Aggregation switch in data center spine-leaf architectures High-capacity uplinks connecting top-of-rack switches to core layers Cloud service provider networks demanding scalable bandwidth Enterprise networks integrating 200GbE and 400GbE ports for flexible deployment High-throughput computing clusters requiring dense switching This switch fits well into network fabrics where a combination of 200GbE and 400GbE ports simplifies deployment and supports evolving bandwidth demands without multiple device types. It contributes to efficient large-scale network design and operations.

FAQ's
What port types are included on the DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R switch? The switch includes 24 QSFP56 ports supporting 200GbE and 8 QSFP-DD ports supporting 400GbE connectivity, serving different high-speed network interface needs. Can the DCS-7050CX4-24D8-R be used in cloud data centers? Yes, it is designed for data center environments including cloud infrastructures requiring high-density 200GbE and 400GbE ports. Which operating system does this Arista switch run? It runs Arista's EOS (Extensible Operating System), which provides advanced network programmability and management features. What roles can this switch fulfill in a network? It is commonly used as an aggregation or spine switch within data center fabrics to interconnect top-of-rack switches and offer uplink capacity. What type of transceivers are compatible with the 400GbE ports? The 8 QSFP-DD ports support 400GbE transceivers compatible with QSFP-DD form factors designed for that speed and interface. Is this switch suitable for enterprise network deployments? Yes, it can be deployed in enterprise networks that require high port density and a combination of 200GbE and 400GbE interfaces for backbone or aggregation layers.