Name: DCS-7280DR3A-54-F Arista 7280R3A 54x400GbE QSFP-DD Switch Router
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7280DR3A-54-F
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista 7280DR3A-54-F switch router provides 54 QSFP-DD ports capable of 400 Gigabit Ethernet each, designed to accommodate dense, high-speed network environments. It fits within data center and service provider infrastructure, delivering robust routing and switching for demanding workloads.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	54
Number of Ports	54-Ports
Port Type	QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	400GbE
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	43.2 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	32,141 Mpps (64-byte frames, line-rate)
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP-DD

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	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,RJ-45 (management)
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,MACsec
Management Type	CLI,Web UI,REST API,NETCONF,gNMI,SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,gNMI,REST

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans

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

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

Product Description
The Arista 7280DR3A-54-F is a high-density switch router featuring 54 ports of 400GbE QSFP-DD interfaces. It is specifically engineered to support large-scale, high-throughput network environments such as data centers and service provider networks. Typically utilized by network engineers and IT professionals managing complex, high-capacity infrastructures, this device facilitates efficient traffic routing and switching at 400 Gigabit speeds. Key Features 54 QSFP-DD ports each supporting 400GbE connectivity Optimized for scalable high-bandwidth environments Designed to handle dense 400 Gigabit Ethernet traffic Suitable for data center and service provider applications Integrates with Arista’s network operating system for advanced routing capabilities This switch router serves a critical role in networks requiring substantial throughput and port density. It enables the consolidation of network resources while maintaining performance at 400GbE speeds, supporting modern data center architectures and demanding enterprise applications.

Use Cases
The Arista 7280DR3A-54-F is typically deployed in data center environments and large-scale enterprise networks that require high bandwidth and port density. It benefits network operators managing extensive 400GbE traffic and supporting cloud or high-traffic applications. How It's Used: Data center core and aggregation layer switching where high port density is needed Service provider networks requiring high throughput for backbone routing Cloud infrastructure deployments supporting large-scale virtualized workloads Environments demanding high-bandwidth interconnects between servers and storage Networks requiring integration with advanced Arista routing capabilities Overall, this switch router plays an operational role in consolidating network traffic at 400GbE speeds, supporting scalable and efficient network architectures in demanding environments.

FAQ's
What type of ports does the DCS-7280DR3A-54-F have? The DCS-7280DR3A-54-F features 54 QSFP-DD ports, each supporting 400 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Where is the Arista 7280DR3A-54-F typically used? It is commonly used in data centers and service provider networks that require high-density 400GbE switching and routing. Can this switch router handle 100GbE or lower speeds? The product is specified for 400GbE QSFP-DD ports; no information about lower speed support is provided. What operating system does this Arista switch use? This model integrates with Arista's network operating system, designed for advanced routing and switching, though specific OS versions are not detailed. Is the 7280DR3A-54-F suitable for cloud infrastructure? Yes, it supports high-bandwidth connectivity beneficial for cloud infrastructure deployments managing large virtualized workloads. Does this product support high-density 400GbE deployments? Yes, it is designed to deliver 54 ports of 400GbE QSFP-DD, supporting dense 400 Gigabit Ethernet environments.