Name: DCS-7050QX2-32S-R Arista 7050X2 32x QSFP+ and 4x SFP+ Switch Rear-to-front Airflow and 2x 500W DC Power Supplies
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7050QX2-32S-R
Price: 684.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista 7050X2 32x QSFP+ and 4x SFP+ switch delivers dense 40GbE and 10GbE connections in a compact form factor. Built for data center racks with rear-to-front airflow, it fits well where cooling and power redundancy are priorities. Featuring dual 500W DC power supplies, this switch ensures network reliability and ease of maintenance in demanding environments.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7050QX2-32S-R
Series	7050Q
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32x 40 Gigabit Ethernet
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	40Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	32 x QSFP+ (40GbE), 4 x SFP+ (10GbE)
POE Support	No
Flash Memory	4GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+, SFP+, 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
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH), Console (Serial RJ-45), USB, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, eAPI/JSON-RPC, Arista CloudVision
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, HTTPS, SNMP, eAPI/JSON-RPC

Power & Cooling
Fans	Rear-to-front hot-swappable fans
Power Supply	2 x 500W DC (redundant, hot-swappable)

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

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
The Arista 7050X2 is a high-performance network switch designed for data centers and enterprise environments requiring dense 40GbE and 10GbE connectivity. It provides flexible port configurations that cater to demanding network traffic, making it suitable for aggregation or core layers. Often found in hyperscale data centers and cloud infrastructure, this switch supports smooth integration into existing rack setups thanks to its rear-to-front airflow pattern. Network engineers and data center operators benefit from its reliability and ease of maintenance. Key Features High-density 40GbE QSFP+ ports accommodate bandwidth-heavy applications Additional SFP+ ports for versatile 10GbE connectivity options Efficient airflow direction supports optimized cooling in rack environments Redundant DC power supplies ensure continuous operation during power events Hot-swappable components reduce downtime during maintenance This switch is typically deployed in environments where space and power efficiency matter, such as large-scale cloud data centers or carrier networks. Its robust design helps keep critical applications running with minimal interruption, making it a reliable choice for demanding network infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Arista 7050QX2-32S-R switch is primarily deployed in high-performance data centers and enterprise core networks where dense 40GbE and 10GbE connectivity is essential. It is well-suited for environments requiring efficient rear-to-front airflow and redundant power supplies to maintain operational continuity under heavy workloads. How It's Used: Aggregating traffic in hyperscale data centers to support virtualization and cloud computing workloads. Providing high-bandwidth uplinks between top-of-rack switches in large-scale server farms. Supporting storage cluster interconnects that demand low latency and high throughput. Deploying in colocation facilities where airflow direction and power redundancy are critical for multi-tenant reliability. Facilitating high-speed connectivity in enterprise campus cores with diverse 40GbE and 10GbE device requirements. This switch enhances network scalability and simplifies rack design by aligning with data center cooling strategies and delivering resilient power redundancy. It effectively supports growing bandwidth demands and maintains performance consistency in complex network infrastructures.