Name: DCS-7050QX2-32S-F Arista 7050X2 32x QSFP+ and 4x SFP+ Switch Front-to-rear Airflow and 2x 500W DC Power Supplies
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7050QX2-32S-F
Price: 1784.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista 7050X2-32S-F switch offers a high-density combination of QSFP+ and SFP+ ports, fitting well into data center setups that require both speed and flexibility. It provides front-to-rear airflow, aligning with common cooling strategies, and includes redundant DC power supplies to ensure continuous operation. This switch fits naturally in networking roles demanding low latency and consistent performance without complexity.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7050QX2-32S-F
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32 x QSFP+ (40G) + 4 x SFP+ (10G)
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+, SFP+
Port Speed	40Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 x 10G SFP+ (can be used as uplinks)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.64 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	1,964 Mpps (one-way, 64-byte frames)
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3

Performance
Latency	≈600 ns
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	128K

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Type	CLI (Arista EOS),SNMP,eAPI (REST),Web (HTTP/HTTPS)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP,REST (eAPI)

Power & Cooling
Fans	Front-to-rear, hot-swappable variable speed fans (front-to-rear airflow)
Power	2 x 500W DC (total 1000W available)
Power Supply	2 x -48V DC 500W (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

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

Product Description
The Arista 7050X2-32S-F is a high-performance network switch designed to handle demanding data center environments. It offers 32 QSFP+ ports alongside 4 SFP+ ports, enabling a mix of 40GbE and 10GbE connections for flexible network topologies. This model is built for enterprises and service providers requiring low-latency switching and robust throughput. Often found in cloud data centers and enterprise campus networks, the DCS-7050QX2-32S-F supports front-to-rear cooling airflow, making it compatible with common rack setups to ensure efficient thermal management. Network engineers and operations teams benefit from its dependable power configuration and port density. Key Features 32 QSFP+ ports support 40GbE connections for high bandwidth 4 SFP+ ports allow for flexible 10GbE uplinks Front-to-rear airflow matches typical data center cooling patterns Dual 500W DC power supplies provide redundancy and minimize downtime Low latency switching ideal for high-performance computing and storage networks This switch is typically deployed in rack-mounted data centers where efficient cooling and power redundancy are crucial. Its combination of dense QSFP+ and SFP+ ports makes it a versatile choice for aggregating traffic or connecting multiple high-speed devices. The reliable power supplies and airflow direction contribute to maintaining stable operations in critical environments.

Use Cases
The Arista 7050QX2-32S-F switch is ideal for data centers requiring robust, high-speed network fabrics with predictable airflow management. It suits environments where space-efficient, low-latency switching is critical, such as hyperscale networks or enterprise core infrastructures delivering demanding workloads. How It's Used: High-performance data center spine deployments supporting virtualization and cloud platforms. Storage area networks requiring consistent low-latency connectivity to distributed storage clusters. Enterprise core network aggregation for large campus environments with mixed traffic profiles. Hyperscale cloud operators implementing front-to-rear cooled rack architectures for efficient thermal management. Financial trading networks demanding minimal latency and redundant power for uninterrupted operations. By integrating this switch, organizations maintain scalable and resilient network layers that accommodate evolving throughput demands. Its design supports streamlined cooling strategies and continuous uptime, crucial for critical IT environments.