Name: DCS-7160-48YC6-R Arista 7160 48x25GbE SFP 6x100GbE QSFP Switch AC PSU
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7160-48YC6-R
Price: 3258.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista 7160-48YC6-R switch combines high port density and speed with flexible deployment options. It fits well into data center racks requiring a mix of 25GbE and 100GbE connectivity and reliable cooling airflow. Its robust power setup and network capabilities position it as a dependable choice for modern infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7160-48YC6-R
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	25G SFP28, 100G QSFP28, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	25 Gbps,100 Gbps
UpLink Ports	6
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	3.6 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP28,QSFP28

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Console (RJ-45),Web UI,SSH,Telnet,API (eAPI),SNMP,USB
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,Storm Control,BPDU Guard
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,HTTPS,Telnet,NETCONF,REST (eAPI)

Power & Cooling
Power Supply	2x AC Hot-swappable

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3ba,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
The Arista 7160 is a high-performance switch designed to handle demanding data center environments. It offers a mix of 25GbE and 100GbE ports, making it suitable for aggregating traffic or building leaf-spine topologies. Network engineers and operators in cloud and enterprise data centers often deploy it where dense, low-latency connectivity is needed. Key Features High port density with 48x 25GbE for flexible server and storage connections 6x 100GbE QSFP ports for fast uplinks and inter-switch links Rear-to-front airflow supports hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center layouts Includes two AC power supplies for power redundancy and uptime Supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features for complex network setups This switch is commonly found in enterprise data centers and cloud service provider networks. Its combination of speed and port count makes it ideal for consolidating server connections or serving as a leaf switch in a spine-leaf architecture. The rear-to-front airflow helps align with existing data center cooling patterns, and dual power supplies ensure continuous operation.

Use Cases
The Arista 7160-48YC6-R switch is designed for high-performance data center environments requiring dense 25GbE and 100GbE connectivity. It is ideal for network architects managing large-scale virtualization platforms and storage fabrics where efficient airflow and power redundancy are critical. How It's Used: Connecting hyper-scale virtualization servers in cloud data centers with low latency and high throughput requirements. Aggregating traffic from multiple 25GbE leaf switches in enterprise campus networks to 100GbE spine layers. Facilitating high-speed interconnects within distributed storage clusters demanding resilient and high bandwidth links. Deploying in high-density rack environments where rear-to-front airflow supports optimized cooling strategies. Supporting core switch fabrics in telecommunications infrastructure requiring consistent uptime with redundant power supplies. This switch enhances operational efficiency by integrating high port density with robust power and cooling design, enabling scalable network growth. Its mixed-speed interfaces allow for versatile deployment across multiple infrastructure tiers without compromising performance.