Name: DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F Arista 96x25GbE SFP 8x100GbE QSFP Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F
Price: 6800.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F switch provides 96 25GbE SFP ports along with 8 100GbE QSFP100 ports, suitable for data center top-of-rack deployments. It runs Arista's EOS software, delivering network programmability and management. This model supports high port density and uplink flexibility.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	Yes
Number of Ports	96-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, 100G QSFP28, RJ-45, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	25GbE,100GbE
UpLink Ports	8
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	12500 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP28,RJ-45,USB Console,Serial Console (RJ-45)

Performance
Latency	< 1 microsecond
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,1x RJ-45 Management (1GbE),SSH,HTTP,HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,eAPI
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,Port Security
Management Type	In-Band and Out-of-Band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,HTTP,SNMP,NETCONF,eAPI (JSON-RPC),gNMI
Routing Protocol	Static,RIP,OSPF,OSPFv3,BGP,VRRP,PIM-SM,IGMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable front-to-back fans

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

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

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F is a network switch that offers 96 ports of 25GbE SFP and 8 ports of 100GbE QSFP100, providing a flexible and scalable solution for high-bandwidth networking needs. It is generally deployed in data centers or enterprise networks that require dense 25GbE connectivity with uplink capabilities via 100GbE ports. Network engineers and IT professionals use this switch to build or expand their network fabric, supporting server connectivity and aggregation layers. Key Features 96 SFP ports supporting 25GbE speeds for dense server connectivity 8 QSFP100 ports enabling 100GbE uplinks for aggregation Runs Arista EOS, providing advanced network management and programmability Compact and modular design for rack deployment Optimized for data center topologies requiring high throughput and port density This switch plays a critical role in modern network architectures, enabling flexible, high-capacity connections between servers and aggregation layers. Its combination of 25GbE access ports and 100GbE uplinks supports evolving network demands without requiring multiple devices.

Use Cases
The DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F is typically used in large data center environments where high-density 25GbE server connections are required alongside 100GbE uplinks. It suits workloads needing scalable network fabrics and supports IT teams managing complex network infrastructures. How It's Used: Top-of-rack switch for connecting multiple 25GbE servers in data centers Aggregation switch providing uplinks via 8x 100GbE QSFP ports Integration into leaf-spine architectures for scalable network design Deployment in enterprise networks requiring dense high-speed interfaces Support for programmable network operations using Arista EOS In these roles, the switch helps optimize network performance and connectivity density. It facilitates efficient traffic routing and management within demanding IT environments.

FAQ's
What ports does the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F provide? The switch offers 96 ports of 25GbE SFP and 8 ports of 100GbE QSFP100 for uplinks. This configuration supports high-density server connectivity and aggregation. What software runs on this Arista switch? It runs Arista's EOS (Extensible Operating System), which supports network automation, programmability, and management features. Is the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F suitable for data center use? Yes, it is designed for data center environments requiring dense 25GbE server connections with 100GbE uplinks for aggregation layers. Can this switch be used in leaf-spine network architecture? Yes, it supports leaf-spine topologies by providing high-density leaf connections and uplink ports for spine switches. What types of transceivers are compatible with this model? The switch supports SFP modules for 25GbE ports and QSFP100 modules for the 100GbE ports, suitable for fiber or direct attach cabling. How is the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F typically installed? It is designed for rack mounting in standard data center racks, supporting modular cabling and cooling setups.