Name: DCS-7050QX-32S-R Arista 7050X 32x QSFP+ and 4x SFP+ Switch Rear-to-front Airflow and 2x 500W AC Power Supplies
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7050QX-32S-R
Price: 298.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista 7050X combines high-density 40GbE ports and flexible 10GbE uplinks, fitting neatly in data centers requiring powerful, scalable switching. Its rear-to-front airflow and dual power supplies help maintain uptime and cooling efficiency in rack environments. This switch is built to support demanding network setups with a focus on reliability and performance.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7050QX-32S-R
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	36
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+, SFP+
Port Speed	40Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	32 QSFP+ (40Gb) and 4 SFP+ (10Gb)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.56 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	3810 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+,SFP+

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), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Type	CLI (Arista EOS),SNMP,Web (HTTPS)
Security	Yes

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	2 x 500W AC (redundant, hot-swappable)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.24 x 18.43 in
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Arista 7050X is a high-performance switch designed to handle demanding data center environments. It offers a mix of 40GbE and 10GbE ports, making it suitable for network aggregation, spine-leaf architectures, and high-speed server connections. Often found in enterprise and cloud data centers, this switch supports intensive traffic loads with low latency. Built for network engineers and IT professionals managing large-scale infrastructure, the 7050X facilitates scalable and efficient network design. Its rear-to-front airflow aligns with rack cooling standards, helping maintain optimal temperatures in busy equipment racks. Key Features High port density with 32 QSFP+ connections and 4 versatile SFP+ slots Energy-efficient design with two hot-swappable 500W power supplies Rear-to-front airflow supports front-to-back cooling strategies Low latency switching suitable for data-intensive applications Robust hardware designed for continuous operation in demanding environments This switch is commonly deployed in core layers of data centers where high bandwidth and reliability are critical. Its combination of port speeds and airflow configuration makes it a practical choice for modern network topologies. Users benefit from its balance of performance and operational efficiency, ensuring smooth data flow and scalability.

Use Cases
The Arista 7050QX-32S-R is ideal for dense data center environments and large enterprise networks requiring high-throughput and low-latency switching. It benefits IT teams managing scalable infrastructures where efficient cooling and power redundancy are critical for uninterrupted operations. How It's Used: High-performance leaf switch in spine-leaf data center architectures for cloud service providers. Aggregation layer switch in large enterprise campus networks supporting virtualization workloads. Core switch for storage clusters demanding low latency and high bandwidth connectivity. Switch deployment in colocation facilities where rear-to-front airflow aligns with rack cooling strategies. Redundant power setup for critical network segments in financial services data centers. This switch enhances operational efficiency by combining scalable port density with airflow optimized for rack environments. Its dual power supplies provide resilience, ensuring sustained network performance in mission-critical deployments.