Name: DCS-7160-32CQ-R Arista 7160 Series 32x 100GbE QSFP Managed Switch Rear-to-Front Airflow
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7160-32CQ-R
Price: 7784.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista 7160 Series 32-port 100GbE switch offers high-density, managed connectivity designed for data centers needing robust performance and efficient cooling. It fits well in modern network racks with its rear-to-front airflow and provides power redundancy with dual AC supplies, making it a solid choice for critical infrastructure deployments.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7160-32CQ-R
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	32
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, RJ-45, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	100GbE
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	QSFP28 (QSFP+ / QSFP28)

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Storm Control, MAC ACLs
Management Type	Arista EOS (CLI) with CloudVision compatibility
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMPv2/v3,NETCONF,eAPI (JSON-RPC),HTTP/HTTPS
Routing Protocol	Static, OSPF, BGP (supported via EOS)

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable fan modules (rear-to-front airflow)
Power	Dual redundant AC power supplies (hot-swappable), 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Power Supply	2x AC Power Supplies (included)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Arista 7160 Series switch provides high-capacity 100GbE connectivity suitable for demanding network environments. It's commonly used in data centers where dense port configurations and reliable airflow are essential to maintain optimal performance and hardware longevity. Built for network engineers and IT professionals managing large-scale infrastructures, this switch helps handle heavy traffic loads while simplifying network management tasks. Its rear-to-front cooling aligns with typical data center airflow patterns, enhancing system efficiency. Key Features Offers 32 QSFP ports enabling 100GbE speeds for fast data transfer Rear-to-front airflow supports proper cooling in rack setups Dual AC power supplies ensure continuous operation with power redundancy Managed switch capabilities allow detailed network configuration and monitoring Includes C13-C14 power cords to connect easily to standard power sources This switch is often found in enterprise data centers and cloud environments where space and power efficiency are crucial. It plays a key role in maintaining network reliability and scaling capacity as demand grows.

Use Cases
The Arista 7160 Series 32-port 100GbE switch is primarily used in high-performance data centers and enterprise networking environments where dense 100GbE connectivity and efficient cooling are essential. Organizations with demanding workloads such as cloud service providers, financial trading platforms, and large-scale virtualization infrastructures benefit from its managed capabilities and power redundancy. How It's Used: High-density spine or leaf layer switch in hyperscale data center fabric deployments requiring low latency and high throughput. Aggregation switch for storage clusters supporting large-scale data analytics and backup solutions. Core network device in enterprise IT environments managing virtualization and containerized applications traffic. Switching platform in financial trading firms where rear-to-front airflow optimizes cooling within specialized rack configurations. Edge computing data centers demanding robust network performance coupled with power supply redundancy for continuous operations. This switch supports scalable network architecture by integrating into dense rack deployments and sustaining high bandwidth demands. Its rear-to-front airflow and dual power supplies enhance operational efficiency, ensuring reliable performance in critical infrastructure settings.