Name: DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R Arista 48x 25GbE SFP 8x 100GbE QSFP Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R is a 25GbE and 100GbE switch designed for data centers requiring high-density 25GbE access ports combined with multiple 100GbE uplinks. It features 48 25GbE SFP ports for connecting servers and devices, alongside 8 100GbE QSFP100 ports to aggregate traffic or connect to higher-speed backbone networks.

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
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, 100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	25GbE,100GbE
UpLink Ports	8x100GbE
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP28,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,Web (CloudVision),SNMP,REST (eAPI),gNMI
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,SSH,RADIUS/TACACS+,MACsec (optional)
Management Type	In-Band, Out-of-Band (OOB)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,NETCONF,REST (eAPI),gNMI

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fans

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

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

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R is a network switch equipped with 48 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports and 8 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP100 ports. It is designed to provide high-density connectivity suitable for modern data center and enterprise network infrastructures. This switch is typically deployed in environments that require scalable bandwidth aggregation and flexible port configurations to support various networking workloads. Key Features 48 ports supporting 25GbE SFP for server and network device connectivity. 8 QSFP100 ports providing 100GbE uplink capacity. Compact form factor tailored for rack-mount installations. Designed to handle demanding data center traffic patterns. Supports multi-rate interfaces to accommodate diverse hardware. This switch offers a balance between port density and uplink bandwidth, making it a practical choice for network layers requiring scalable throughput and low-latency switching. It integrates into existing infrastructure to support evolving network demands without unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases
This switch is commonly used in data center top-of-rack or leaf-spine network architectures where medium to high port density and multi-speed connectivity are needed. It is suitable for environments managing large volumes of east-west traffic and requiring scalable bandwidth aggregation. How It's Used: Connecting 25GbE servers and storage devices in a top-of-rack configuration. Aggregating traffic via 100GbE uplinks to spine switches or core layers. Deploying in enterprise data centers requiring flexible port speeds. Supporting virtualized environments with bandwidth-intensive workloads. Integrating into leaf-spine network fabrics for efficient traffic flow. By combining a high number of 25GbE ports with 100GbE uplinks, this switch serves as a key component in scalable network designs, balancing connectivity and aggregation needs within data center environments.

FAQ's
What port types does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R support? It supports 48 SFP ports for 25GbE and 8 QSFP100 ports for 100GbE connections, suitable for server access and uplinks. Can this switch be used in leaf-spine architectures? Yes, it is designed to function effectively in leaf-spine data center network designs with its combination of 25GbE and 100GbE ports. What environments is this Arista switch suited for? The switch is intended for data centers and enterprise networks requiring high-density 25GbE connectivity and scalable 100GbE uplink aggregation. Does the switch support multi-rate interfaces? Yes, it supports multi-rate interfaces that accommodate different Ethernet speeds depending on connected devices. What form factor does this switch have? It is designed as a rack-mount switch suitable for installation in standard data center racks. Is this model compatible with existing 25GbE SFP modules? The 48 SFP ports are designed for 25GbE SFP modules, supporting connectivity with compatible 25GbE transceivers.