Name: DCS-7280QR-C36-R Arista 24x 40GB QSFP+ 12x 100GB QSFP28 B-F Airflow Switch
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7280QR-C36-R
Price: 3669.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The DCS-7280QR-C36-R Arista switch features a total of 36 high-speed ports combining 40GbE and 100GbE interfaces, optimized for efficient B-F Airflow cooling, advanced Layer 2/3 switching, and low latency operation suited for data center environments.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7280QR-C36-R
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	36
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28
Port Speed	40Gbps,100Gbps
UpLink Ports	12
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2160Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	4218.75Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP,QSFP28

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	USB Console,Serial Console (RJ-45)
Security Features	ACLs,SSH,RADIUS,TACACS+
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,CLI

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

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The DCS-7280QR-C36-R Arista switch is a high-density, high-speed network switch designed for modern data center environments. It provides a combination of 24 40GB QSFP+ ports and 12 100GB QSFP28 ports, enabling versatile connectivity options for demanding workloads. This switch is typically deployed in enterprise and cloud data centers where high throughput, low latency, and efficient cooling are critical. Network engineers and data center operators benefit from its robust performance and flexible port configurations. Key Features 36 total high-speed ports: 24x 40GbE QSFP+ and 12x 100GbE QSFP28 B-F Airflow design to optimize cooling in front-to-back airflow environments Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities Low latency switching suitable for high-performance computing and storage networks Comprehensive network monitoring and management support With its combination of port density and airflow design, the DCS-7280QR-C36-R fits well in high-capacity racks where thermal management is a concern. It supports scalable network architectures and delivers reliable performance for critical applications.

Use Cases
The DCS-7280QR-C36-R Arista switch is used in environments demanding high throughput and scalable network architectures. How It's Used: Data center aggregation and core switching layers High-performance computing network interconnects Cloud service provider infrastructure Storage area network (SAN) connectivity High-density top-of-rack (ToR) deployments This switch ensures reliable, high-speed connectivity with efficient cooling, making it a key component in modern data center network designs.