Name: DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-R Arista 48x100Gb QSFP28 8x400Gb QSFP-DD Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (129 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-R is a data center switch offering 48 ports of 100Gb QSFP28 and 8 ports of 400Gb QSFP-DD interfaces to support high-capacity networking environments. It fits within rack-mounted infrastructures and provides multi-speed connectivity tailored for modern data center applications.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	QSFP28,QSFP-DD
Number of Ports	56-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	100Gb,400Gb
UpLink Ports	8 x 400Gb QSFP-DD
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28,QSFP-DD,RJ-45,USB

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,SSH,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,REST,USB console,Serial console
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,Port security,SSH,AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+),DHCP Snooping,IP Source Guard,Storm control
Management Type	Managed (CLI / CloudVision / SNMP)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,RESTCONF

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fan modules (front-to-back airflow)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-R is a data center switch equipped with 48 ports of 100 Gigabit QSFP28 and 8 ports of 400 Gigabit QSFP-DD interfaces. It is engineered to handle demanding networking workloads requiring high bandwidth and port density. This switch is commonly deployed in large-scale data center and cloud environments where scalability and high throughput are essential. Network engineers and IT professionals use this switch to build scalable, high-speed networks that support modern applications and services requiring extensive data transfer capacity. Key Features 48 QSFP28 ports supporting 100Gb connectivity 8 QSFP-DD ports providing 400Gb uplink capabilities Compact form factor suitable for data center racks Designed for scalable, high-density network deployments Integration support for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols This switch plays a crucial role in meeting the bandwidth and connectivity requirements of contemporary data centers. Its combination of port density and multi-speed interfaces allows organizations to adapt to evolving networking needs without frequent hardware changes.

Use Cases
This switch is typically installed in enterprise and cloud data centers requiring a mix of 100Gb and 400Gb connectivity for aggregation or spine-leaf network topologies. It suits environments with high bandwidth demands and the need for flexible port configurations. How It's Used: Aggregation switch in leaf-spine architectures within data centers Providing uplink connectivity to servers and storage at 100Gb and 400Gb speeds Supporting scalable cloud and virtualization workloads requiring high throughput Deployments requiring dense port counts for multi-tenant or hybrid cloud infrastructure Switching in environments where 400Gb QSFP-DD ports facilitate future-proofing network growth The Arista DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-R enables data centers to efficiently manage evolving traffic patterns by combining high-density 100Gb ports with higher-speed 400Gb uplinks. This flexibility supports network scaling while maintaining consistent performance across critical connections.

FAQ's
What port types does the DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-R support? This switch supports 48 QSFP28 ports at 100Gb speeds and 8 QSFP-DD ports at 400Gb speeds, providing multi-speed interface options suitable for various data center configurations. Can the 400Gb QSFP-DD ports be used as uplinks? Yes, the 8 QSFP-DD ports are designed to serve as high-speed uplink interfaces, facilitating aggregation or spine connectivity in data center networks. What environments is this Arista switch designed for? The switch is intended for data centers with requirements for dense 100Gb connectivity combined with 400Gb uplinks, commonly found in enterprise and cloud infrastructure deployments. Does the switch support Layer 3 routing protocols? While the product information specifies advanced networking features, it is designed to support common Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols appropriate for scalable data center networks. Is this switch rack-mountable? The Arista DCS-7050CX4M-48D8-R fits within standard data center racks, allowing it to integrate into existing rack-mounted infrastructure setups. Are the QSFP28 and QSFP-DD ports compatible with standard modules? The QSFP28 and QSFP-DD ports adhere to their respective industry interface standards, enabling use with compatible optics and cables designed for 100Gb and 400Gb Ethernet.