Name: DCS-7050SDX4-48D8-R Arista 48x100GbE SFP-DD 8x400Gb QSFP-DD Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050SDX4-48D8-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7050SDX4-48D8-R switch offers 48 100GbE SFP-DD ports and 8 400Gb QSFP-DD ports, designed to support high-capacity data center networks. It fits in environments requiring a mixture of 100Gb and 400Gb connectivity, typically used in top-of-rack or spine switch roles within large data center infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48 x 100GbE SFP-DD, 8 x 400GbE QSFP-DD
Port Type	SFP, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	100Gbps,400Gbps
UpLink Ports	8 x 400GbE QSFP-DD
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	16 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP-DD,QSFP-DD

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH), Web (HTTPS), eAPI (REST), SNMP, Console (RJ-45), USB
Security Features	802.1X, ACLs, SSH, TACACS+, RADIUS
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI, eAPI (REST)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, HTTPS, Telnet, SNMPv1/v2c/v3

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable redundant AC power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7050SDX4-48D8-R is a high-density network switch equipped with 48 100GbE SFP-DD ports alongside 8 400Gb QSFP-DD ports. It is engineered to handle demanding data center environments where large-scale high-speed connectivity is required. This switch is typically deployed by network administrators and IT professionals managing data centers or cloud infrastructure who require scalable, dense port configurations in their network core or aggregation layers. Key Features 48 ports of 100GbE SFP-DD for dense 100Gb connectivity 8 ports of 400Gb QSFP-DD for high-bandwidth uplinks Supports multi-rate interfaces suitable for diverse networking needs Designed for data center top-of-rack or spine deployments Part of the DCS-7050SDX4 platform optimized for modern data center architectures This switch serves a critical role in providing scalable bandwidth and port density, suitable for cloud computing environments that demand substantial throughput and flexible network design. Its combination of 100GbE and 400GbE ports allows for adaptable deployment scenarios in high-performance network fabrics.

Use Cases
This switch is commonly used in data center environments demanding high port density and multi-rate 100Gb/400Gb connectivity. It supports IT teams managing large-scale cloud services, high-performance computing clusters, or enterprise data centers. How It's Used: Top-of-rack deployment providing dense 100GbE connections to servers Spine switch role aggregating multiple top-of-rack switches over 400Gb uplinks Cloud data centers requiring flexible port speeds for varied workloads High-performance computing environments needing scalable bandwidth Enterprise core networks integrating high-capacity Ethernet interfaces Operationally, the switch facilitates efficient handling of large data flows, enabling network architects to design scalable and flexible fabrics that meet evolving bandwidth requirements without restructuring physical infrastructure.

FAQ's
What types of ports does the DCS-7050SDX4-48D8-R have? This switch features 48 ports supporting 100GbE SFP-DD interfaces and 8 ports supporting 400Gb QSFP-DD interfaces, enabling a mix of high-speed connectivity options in one device. Where is the DCS-7050SDX4-48D8-R typically deployed? It is typically deployed in data centers as a top-of-rack or spine switch to provide dense 100GbE server connections and 400Gb uplinks for aggregation. What is the significance of QSFP-DD ports on this switch? The 8 QSFP-DD ports support 400Gb Ethernet, which are commonly used for uplinks or inter-switch links requiring higher bandwidth than 100Gb ports. Can this switch support multiple speeds on its ports? The 100GbE SFP-DD and 400Gb QSFP-DD ports are designed for high-speed Ethernet standards but specific multi-rate support depends on the transceivers used; the switch supports 100Gb and 400Gb interfaces as specified. Who typically uses the Arista DCS-7050SDX4-48D8-R? Network administrators and IT professionals in large data centers or cloud environments use this switch to manage high-throughput and scalable network fabrics. Is the DCS-7050SDX4-48D8-R suitable for cloud data centers? Yes, it is designed to handle the scalability and bandwidth demands found in cloud data center architectures, supporting dense and flexible port configurations.