Name: DCS-7300X-64S-LC Arista 48x10Gb SFP+ 4x40Gb QSFP+ Switch Line Card
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7300X-64S-LC
Price: 1029.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (129 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7300X-64S-LC line card provides a modular expansion option for 7300X Series switches, offering 48 10Gb SFP+ ports and 4 40Gb QSFP+ ports. It is designed to increase port density and flexible uplink capacity in data center network environments.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Part Number	DCS-7300X-64S-LC

Technical Information
Series	DCS-7300X
product type	Line Card
Product Category	Switch Line Card
Compatibility	Arista DCS-7300X

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Line Card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7300X-64S-LC is a line card engineered for Arista 7300X Series modular switches, providing 48 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports alongside 4 40 Gigabit QSFP+ ports. This module enhances network capacity and port density within data center or enterprise environments. Network administrators and IT professionals deploy this line card to expand 10GbE access with additional uplink flexibility via the 40Gb QSFP+ ports, supporting complex traffic patterns and aggregation needs. Key Features 48 ports supporting 10Gb SFP+ connectivity for server or switch uplinks 4 QSFP+ ports offering 40Gb bandwidth for uplink or stacking Designed specifically for Arista 7300X modular chassis compatibility Modular line card form factor enabling scalable network growth Supports high-density 10Gb Ethernet deployment scenarios This line card serves as a critical component in expanding the interface capabilities of the Arista 7300X switches. It facilitates the aggregation of multiple 10Gb links with uplink flexibility through 40Gb ports, supporting evolving data center traffic demands.

Use Cases
The DCS-7300X-64S-LC line card is typically deployed in data centers and large enterprise networks requiring high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity combined with 40 Gigabit uplinks. It fits environments where modular switch chassis support scalable port expansion and bandwidth aggregation. How It's Used: Expanding 10GbE port density in Arista 7300X Series modular switches Providing 40Gb QSFP+ uplink ports for aggregation or stacking within data center fabrics Supporting server or storage network connections requiring 10Gb speeds Facilitating modular network growth without full chassis replacement Enabling flexible deployment in enterprise aggregation and core layers This line card plays an operational role by extending interface capacity and uplink bandwidth options within existing Arista 7300X chassis, allowing network scaling and adaptation to higher throughput requirements without changing switch infrastructure.

FAQ's
What switch chassis is the DCS-7300X-64S-LC compatible with? It is designed specifically for use with Arista 7300X Series modular switches and fits only within that chassis family. What types of ports does this line card provide? The line card includes 48 10Gb SFP+ ports and 4 40Gb QSFP+ ports for uplink or stacking purposes. Can the 40Gb QSFP+ ports be used for stacking switches? Yes, the 40Gb QSFP+ ports support uplink and stacking functions within the Arista 7300X chassis environment. Does this line card support both fiber and copper SFP+ modules? The card supports 10Gb SFP+ ports compatible with standard SFP+ optical or DAC modules as applicable to the network design. Is the DCS-7300X-64S-LC suitable for data center deployments? Yes, it is intended for data center and enterprise environments requiring high-density 10GbE connectivity with 40Gb uplinks. How does this line card expand network capacity? It adds 48 additional 10Gb ports and 4 40Gb uplink ports, enabling scalable expansion of Ethernet connectivity within the chassis.

DCS-7300X-64S-LC Arista 48x10Gb SFP+ 4x40Gb QSFP+ Switch Line Card

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