Name: DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-F Arista 48x100Gb QSFP28 8x400GbE QSFP-DD Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-F
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-F switch provides 48 QSFP28 ports for 100GbE and 8 QSFP-DD ports for 400GbE connections, making it suitable for high-density data center applications. It supports scalable network topologies and is designed for aggregation and spine roles, offering flexible high-speed Ethernet interfaces.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Port Type	QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	100GbE,400GbE
UpLink Ports	8
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	16 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	31,250 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4096
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28,QSFP-DD,RJ-45,USB Console,Serial Console (RJ-45)

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH),Web GUI (HTTPS),SNMP,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console
Security Features	ACLs (L2/L3),802.1X,Port Security,DHCP Snooping,IP Source Guard,RADIUS/TACACS+
Management Type	In-Band Management,Out-of-Band Management
Security	802.1X,ACLs,RADIUS/TACACS+
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,Telnet
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,OSPFv3,BGP,VRRP,PIM-SM,IGMP,Policy-Based Routing (PBR)

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans (front-to-back airflow)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.73 x 17.5 x 24 inches (approx.)
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

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

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-F is a data center switch equipped with 48 QSFP28 ports capable of 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It also features 8 QSFP-DD ports supporting 400 Gigabit Ethernet, delivering a combination of high-density and high-capacity network interfaces. This switch is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise networks requiring scalable and dense 100GbE and 400GbE connectivity. It serves roles such as aggregation, spine, or core switching in large-scale environments. Designed for IT professionals managing demanding network infrastructures, the DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-F supports evolving data center needs by handling high-throughput traffic with flexible port configurations. Key Features 48 QSFP28 ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds 8 QSFP-DD ports enabling 400 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity High-density port configuration optimized for data center topologies Supports scalable network aggregation and spine switch deployments Compatible with standard 100GbE and 400GbE optics and cables This switch provides a robust foundation for networks requiring consolidated high-speed links in limited rack space. Its port density and speed options allow for efficient handling of bandwidth-intensive workloads and flexible network scaling. By integrating multiple 100GbE and 400GbE ports, it supports a variety of data center architectures, facilitating both current and future high-bandwidth connectivity needs.

Use Cases
The Arista DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-F is commonly used in data center environments requiring dense 100GbE access combined with 400GbE uplinks. It benefits network architects needing scalable spine and aggregation layers to support growing bandwidth demands and complex topologies. How It's Used: Aggregating multiple 100GbE server or switch connections in large data centers Serving as a spine switch with 400GbE QSFP-DD uplinks to core layers Enabling high-capacity interconnects between data center pods or racks Supporting bandwidth-intensive applications such as cloud computing and virtualization Deploying in environments requiring flexible port configurations for mixed 100GbE and 400GbE traffic This switch plays a critical role in consolidating high-speed Ethernet traffic within data centers, improving network efficiency and supporting evolving infrastructure requirements without compromising port density.

FAQ's
What types of ports does the DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-F have? The switch features 48 QSFP28 ports supporting 100GbE and 8 QSFP-DD ports supporting 400GbE connections, allowing for various high-speed Ethernet configurations. Can this switch be used for spine layer deployment? Yes, the combination of 100GbE and 400GbE ports makes it suitable for spine or aggregation layers in data center networks. What optical interfaces are compatible with the QSFP-DD ports? The QSFP-DD ports support standard 400GbE optics and cables compatible with the QSFP-DD form factor. Is the DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-F designed for data center use? Yes, it is designed specifically for high-density and high-bandwidth data center environments. How many 400GbE connections does this model support? It supports 8 QSFP-DD ports capable of 400GbE connections for uplinks or spine connectivity. Does the switch support mixed 100GbE and 400GbE traffic? Yes, it provides flexible port configurations to handle both 100GbE and 400GbE traffic simultaneously.