Name: DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R Arista 48x 25GbE SFP 4x 400GbE QSFP-DD Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R from Arista provides 48x 25GbE SFP ports alongside 4x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports, targeting data center environments that require dense 25GbE connectivity with high-capacity uplink capabilities. It is designed to integrate QSFP-DD modules for 400GbE, supporting evolving network bandwidth needs.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	25Gbps,400Gbps
UpLink Ports	4
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	5.6 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	10.94 Bpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP-DD

Performance
Latency	<2 microseconds
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,eAPI (JSON-RPC),SNMP,Syslog,REST
Security Features	Access Control Lists (ACLs),802.1X,MAC ACLs,SSH,Port Security
Management Type	Out-of-band,In-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,eAPI (JSON-RPC)
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,BGP,VRRP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable (front-to-back) fans
Power Supply	Dual redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies (model dependent)

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-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R is a network switch equipped with 48 ports supporting 25 Gigabit Ethernet through SFP modules and 4 ports for 400 Gigabit Ethernet using QSFP-DD modules. It is designed to provide high port density and scalable bandwidth for modern data center and enterprise networks. This switch is typically deployed in environments that require a blend of 25GbE connectivity for servers and storage, alongside high-capacity 400GbE uplinks or spine connections to support aggregated traffic. Network engineers and IT professionals use this model to build efficient, high-speed fabric architectures that balance port count and bandwidth demands. Key Features 48 ports of 25GbE SFP for server and device connectivity 4 QSFP-DD ports capable of 400GbE for uplink or spine links QSFP-DD form factor supports next-generation 400GbE modules Designed for data center top-of-rack or spine-leaf deployments Supports advanced network switching protocols and features (as per Arista standards) This switch enables flexible network architectures by combining widespread 25GbE access with high-capacity 400GbE links, facilitating bandwidth scaling as required. Its design supports dense port layouts, making it suitable for environments with significant traffic aggregation needs.

Use Cases
This Arista switch is typically used in large-scale data centers and enterprise networks requiring high-density 25GbE connectivity combined with powerful 400GbE uplinks. It suits environments with demanding bandwidth aggregation and scalable network topologies. How It's Used: Top-of-rack switch providing 25GbE connectivity to servers and storage devices Aggregation point with 400GbE uplinks in spine-leaf network architectures Data center deployments requiring high-density 25GbE port availability Switching platform supporting QSFP-DD modules for future 400GbE expansion Networks aiming to balance cost-effective 25GbE access with high-bandwidth backbone links The switch serves a critical role in facilitating scalable, high-performance network fabrics by efficiently connecting large numbers of endpoints while providing uplinks capable of handling aggregated traffic loads.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R have? This switch features 48 SFP ports supporting 25 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 QSFP-DD ports supporting 400 Gigabit Ethernet for uplinks. What is a QSFP-DD port on this Arista switch? QSFP-DD stands for Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Double Density, a port type designed to support 400GbE modules in a compact form factor. Can the DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R support future 400GbE upgrades? Yes, the 4 QSFP-DD ports allow for 400GbE connectivity, supporting next-generation high-speed networking needs. Where is this switch typically deployed? It is commonly deployed in data centers as a top-of-rack or spine-leaf switch providing 25GbE access with 400GbE uplinks. Who typically uses the Arista DCS-7050X4-48Y-4DF-R? Network engineers and IT professionals managing large data centers and enterprise environments utilize this switch to build scalable, high-density network fabrics. What kind of devices connect to the 25GbE ports? The 25GbE SFP ports connect to servers, storage systems, and other network devices requiring mid-range bandwidth connectivity.