Name: DCS-7280CR3AK-24D12-R Arista 24x100G QSFP 12xQSFP-DD Switch Router
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7280CR3AK-24D12-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7280CR3AK-24D12-R switch router offers 24 QSFP 100G ports alongside 12 QSFP-DD ports, facilitating flexible deployment in data center environments. Its dual functionality supports both switching and routing tasks, fitting environments requiring high-density, high-throughput network infrastructure.

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	36-Ports
Port Type	100G QSFP28, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	100Gbps,400Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	7.2 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28,QSFP-DD,USB Console,Serial Console (RJ-45)

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI (SSH),SNMP,REST (eAPI),HTTP/HTTPS,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console
Security Features	802.1X,Access Control Lists (ACLs),SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+,MAC authentication
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,HTTP/HTTPS,REST (eAPI)
Routing Protocol	Static,BGP,OSPF,OSPFv3,IS-IS,VRRP,PIM-SM,IGMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies

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

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

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7280CR3AK-24D12-R is a switch router equipped with 24x 100 Gigabit QSFP ports and 12x QSFP-DD ports. It is engineered for high-density data center environments where scalable and flexible interconnectivity is essential. This product is typically used by network engineers and IT professionals managing large-scale enterprise or cloud infrastructure. This device integrates both switching and routing functionalities, enabling versatile network design and traffic management. Its multiple high-speed ports facilitate aggregation and core layer network deployments. Key Features 24x 100G QSFP ports supporting standard QSFP transceivers 12x QSFP-DD ports providing doubled density for 400G capabilities Switch router architecture combining Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality Suitable for data center and high-performance computing networks Supports advanced networking protocols for complex topologies This product plays a critical role in modern data center networks by enabling efficient high-bandwidth connectivity and routing. It allows operators to consolidate switching and routing hardware while maintaining scalable growth options.

Use Cases
This switch router is typically deployed in data centers requiring high-bandwidth aggregation and core network services. It serves environments with demanding workloads such as cloud service providers, large enterprises, and high-performance computing clusters. How It's Used: Aggregation layer deployment consolidating multiple 100G links Core layer routing and switching in enterprise data centers High-density 400G uplinks via QSFP-DD ports for network scalability Interconnects for cloud infrastructure and virtualization platforms Supporting environments with mixed Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic Data center networks requiring flexible port configurations Overall, this product supports complex network topologies by combining switching and routing in a compact, high-capacity platform. It enables operators to manage diverse traffic types in demanding data center environments efficiently.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the DCS-7280CR3AK-24D12-R have? It features 24 QSFP 100G ports and 12 QSFP-DD ports for high-speed connectivity in data center networks. What is the difference between QSFP and QSFP-DD ports? QSFP ports support 100G speeds, while QSFP-DD ports provide double density, enabling 400G speeds on a single port. Can this device function as both a switch and a router? Yes, it is designed as a switch router, supporting both Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing capabilities. Where is this Arista switch typically deployed? It is commonly used in data center environments for aggregation and core network roles requiring high-bandwidth ports. Does this product support advanced networking protocols? Yes, it supports a range of networking protocols suitable for complex topologies, as typical for Arista switches. Is the DCS-7280CR3AK-24D12-R suitable for cloud infrastructure? It fits cloud and virtualization platforms needing scalable, high-density switching and routing capabilities.