Name: DCS-7500E-36Q-LC Arista 36 x QSFP+ Ports Wire-Speed Line Card for 7500E Series Switch
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7500E-36Q-LC
Price: 157.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The DCS-7500E-36Q-LC line card provides 36 QSFP+ ports designed to fit into the Arista 7500E Series chassis. It delivers reliable 40GbE connectivity in high-density environments and supports wire-speed forwarding ideal for data center deployments. This component fits into network architectures requiring scalable and robust switching performance without compromising on latency or throughput.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7500E-36Q-LC
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	36
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+
Port Speed	40Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1440 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2812500 pps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The DCS-7500E-36Q-LC is a high-capacity line card built for the Arista 7500E Series switches, offering 36 QSFP+ ports that provide 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It's commonly deployed in data centers where large-scale, high-speed network throughput is essential. Often found in enterprise and service provider environments, this line card supports dense aggregation and spine-leaf network designs. Network engineers and data center operators benefit from its ability to handle demanding workloads and maintain low latency across large fabrics. Key Features Provides 36 QSFP+ ports capable of 40GbE speeds Designed specifically for seamless integration with 7500E chassis Ensures line-rate forwarding with low latency Supports advanced monitoring and management features Built to sustain high availability and scalability in large networks This line card is typically installed in large-scale data centers, cloud infrastructures, and high-performance computing environments. Its role in delivering consistent, high-bandwidth connectivity helps maintain smooth and efficient network operations, supporting both current and growing traffic demands.

Use Cases
The DCS-7500E-36Q-LC line card is optimized for deployment in large-scale data centers and high-performance computing environments where dense 40GbE connectivity is essential. Network architects and infrastructure teams managing cloud platforms or enterprise IT backbones benefit from its high port density and wire-speed forwarding capabilities. How It's Used: Enabling scalable, high-bandwidth fabric connectivity in hyperscale cloud data centers. Supporting virtualization environments requiring low-latency, high-throughput switching between compute nodes. Integrating with storage clusters demanding consistent 40GbE links for data replication and backup. Facilitating large enterprise campus core deployments with dense aggregation of 40GbE uplinks. Providing robust switching infrastructure for edge computing nodes with high data processing needs. This line card enhances operational efficiency by consolidating multiple 40GbE connections into a single, manageable interface within the 7500E chassis. Its scalable architecture supports evolving network demands without sacrificing performance or latency, making it well-suited for complex, bandwidth-intensive network environments.

DCS-7500E-36Q-LC Arista 36 x QSFP+ Ports Wire-Speed Line Card for 7500E Series Switch

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