Name: DCS-7050SPX4-48D8-R Arista 48x100GbE DSFP 8x400GbE QSFP-DD Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050SPX4-48D8-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7050SPX4-48D8-R is a high-density switch designed for data centers requiring both 100GbE DSFP and 400GbE QSFP-DD connectivity. It features 48 DSFP ports and 8 QSFP-DD ports, facilitating a mix of access and high-capacity uplink connections within a single chassis.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48x100GbE DSFP,8x400GbE QSFP-DD
Port Type	40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	100Gbps,400Gbps,40Gbps,10Gbps
UpLink Ports	8x400GbE QSFP-DD
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	16 Tbps (16000 Gbps)
Switch Forwarding Rate	23.81 billion pps (23,809,520,000 pps, 64-byte frames)
DRAM	64 GB
Flash Memory	128 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2+, Layer 3
Connector Type	DSFP,QSFP28,QSFP-DD

Performance
Latency	< 1 microsecond (typical, depending on packet size and configuration)
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	288000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Dedicated Management Ethernet (100/1000Base-T),SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,REST API
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,Port Security,RADIUS/TACACS+,SSH,Role-Based Access Control,MACsec (platform dependent)
Management Type	CLI (EOS),API-based (REST/JSON),SNMP,CloudVision compatible
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,REST

Power & Cooling
Fans	Front-to-back, hot-swappable fans (redundant)
Power	Dual hot-swappable AC (typical total system capacity ~1600W redundant)
Power Supply	Dual hot-plug AC power supplies (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.73 x 17.36 x 25.20 in (H x W x D)
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

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

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7050SPX4-48D8-R is a data center switch featuring 48 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet DSFP interfaces alongside 8 ports of 400 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD connectivity. This configuration supports demanding network environments that require high-bandwidth and low-latency switching capabilities. Typically deployed in enterprise data centers and service provider networks, this switch is suited for IT professionals managing large-scale infrastructure requiring robust, high-speed interconnects. Key Features 48 x 100GbE DSFP ports for versatile high-speed access 8 x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports enabling ultra-high bandwidth uplinks Compact form factor optimized for dense deployments Supports Arista’s advanced EOS software for network management Designed to integrate into existing data center architectures This switch provides a balance of port density and speed suited to modern data center demands. It supports scalable network topologies, enabling effective aggregation and spine-leaf architectures without compromising bandwidth.

Use Cases
This switch is commonly used in large data centers where dense 100GbE connectivity is needed along with scalable 400GbE uplinks. It suits environments with heavy east-west traffic and those implementing spine-leaf network architectures. How It's Used: Aggregation layer switch connecting servers at 100GbE speeds Spine switch in leaf-spine architectures using 400GbE uplinks Data center environments demanding mixed port speeds for workload segregation Service providers requiring high-density port counts for bandwidth-intensive applications Cloud infrastructure setups needing scalable and flexible switching solutions By delivering a combination of high port density and diverse interface options, this switch supports scalable network designs and efficient bandwidth management across complex data center topologies.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the DCS-7050SPX4-48D8-R have? The switch includes 48 ports with 100GbE DSFP interfaces and 8 ports with 400GbE QSFP-DD interfaces for varied connection needs. Can this switch support 400GbE uplinks? Yes, it features 8 QSFP-DD ports specifically designed for 400GbE connectivity to handle high-bandwidth uplinks. Is the DCS-7050SPX4-48D8-R suitable for data center environments? Yes, it is tailored for data centers requiring dense 100GbE access with scalable 400GbE uplinks to support modern network architectures. Who typically uses this Arista switch? Network engineers and IT professionals managing enterprise and service provider data centers commonly deploy this switch. What form factor does this switch have? The switch is designed with a compact form factor optimized for high-density deployments in rack-mounted data center environments. Does this model support Arista EOS software? Yes, it supports Arista's EOS software, which enables advanced network management and automation features.