Name: DCS-7170-32CD-R Arista 7170 Series 32x100G QSFP Programmable Switch R-F Airflow
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7170-32CD-R
Price: 7656.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7170-32CD-R switch features a programmable architecture with 32 100G QSFP ports and rear-to-front airflow design, optimized for scalable, low-latency data center networking.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7170-32CD-R
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	32 x 100G QSFP28
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28
Port Speed	100Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	12.5Bpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7170-32CD-R is a high-density network switch designed to deliver robust performance and flexibility for modern data centers and enterprise networks. This 32-port 100G QSFP switch offers a programmable platform that supports complex networking protocols and automation workflows. Typically deployed in data center top-of-rack or spine-leaf architectures, the DCS-7170-32CD-R provides scalable bandwidth and low latency to support demanding applications such as cloud computing, high-performance computing, and large-scale storage networks. Key Features 32 high-speed 100G QSFP ports for dense connectivity Programmable switch ASIC enabling customizable packet processing Rear-to-front (R-F) airflow for optimized thermal management in data centers Low latency and high throughput suitable for large-scale deployments Supports advanced network protocols and automation frameworks This switch is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of high-bandwidth environments, ensuring efficient operation and integration into complex network infrastructures. Its programmable capabilities enable network administrators to tailor network behavior to specific operational requirements.

Use Cases
The Arista DCS-7170-32CD-R switch is commonly utilized in environments requiring high bandwidth and programmability for complex networking tasks. How It's Used: Top-of-rack (ToR) switch in large-scale data centers Spine switch in leaf-spine network architectures High-performance computing clusters requiring low-latency connectivity Cloud service provider networks managing dynamic workloads Programmable network environments supporting automation and custom protocols This switch provides network operators with the flexibility and performance necessary to support evolving data center requirements.