Name: DCS-7280SR3AM-48YC8-R Arista 48x50Gb SFP 6x200Gb QSFP Switch Router
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7280SR3AM-48YC8-R
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7280SR3AM-48YC8-R provides a combination of 48x 50Gb SFP and 6x 200Gb QSFP ports designed for advanced switching and routing in data center environments. It supports high port density and varied connectivity options to accommodate demanding network architectures and traffic flows.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 3, Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	54-Ports
Port Type	SFP, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	50GbE,200GbE
UpLink Ports	6 x 200GbE
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	7.2 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	14062.5 Mpps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4094
Stackable	Optional
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP56,QSFP56

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Out-of-Band 10/100/1000Base-T,SSH,SNMP
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,DHCP Snooping,ARP Inspection,Storm Control
Management Type	CLI,Web UI,API (eAPI/JSON-RPC),SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,NETCONF,REST (eAPI),gNMI

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, UL

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7280SR3AM-48YC8-R is a network switch router designed to provide high-density 50Gb and 200Gb connectivity. It offers 48 SFP ports running at 50Gb each along with 6 QSFP ports capable of 200Gb, making it suitable for demanding data center and campus environments. This device is intended for network engineers and technical teams who require scalable and flexible switching solutions. Key Features 48 ports of 50Gb SFP for dense 50 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity 6 ports of 200Gb QSFP to handle aggregated high-throughput links Integrated routing capabilities suitable for various network topologies Compact form factor supporting standard data center rack deployment Designed and manufactured by Arista for consistency with their EOS platform This switch router enables network operators to deploy high-bandwidth layers within data centers or enterprise networks. Its combination of multiple 50Gb and 200Gb ports helps support diverse workloads and uplink capacities without compromising port density.

Use Cases
This Arista switch router is typically deployed in data centers requiring aggregation or spine-layer switching with high-speed connectivity. Suitable for enterprises and service providers managing large-scale Ethernet networks, it supports workloads that demand both 50Gb and 200Gb interfaces. How It's Used: Aggregation switch in data center spine-leaf architecture handling 50Gb and 200Gb links High-density switch for enterprise core networks requiring scalable routing Enabling interconnects between servers and storage via 50Gb SFP ports Supporting uplinks and cross-connects with 200Gb QSFP ports for bandwidth scaling Facilitating network segmentation and routing with integrated Layer 3 capabilities Its flexible port configuration allows operators to adapt network topologies to evolving traffic patterns. The device fits within standard racks, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure setups.

FAQ's
What port speeds does the DCS-7280SR3AM-48YC8-R support? This model supports 48 ports of 50Gb SFP and 6 ports of 200Gb QSFP, allowing for mixed-speed connectivity within the same device. Can this switch router be used in data center spine-leaf designs? Yes, the port density and speed combinations make it suitable for spine or leaf roles in data center network architectures. Does the device include routing capabilities? Yes, it provides integrated routing functions suitable for enterprise and service provider environments. What type of environments is this Arista switch designed for? The switch is intended for data centers and enterprise networks requiring high-density 50Gb and 200Gb connectivity. How are the QSFP ports configured on this model? The 6 QSFP ports support 200Gb speeds, typically used for uplinks or aggregation links within network fabrics. Is this model compatible with standard rack mounting? Yes, it is designed for deployment in standard data center rack environments.