Name: DCS-7500E-72S-LC Arista 48x10G SFP+ 2x100G QSFP28 Line Card for 7500 Series
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7500E-72S-LC
Price: 239.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The DCS-7500E-72S-LC line card provides a robust solution for expanding port density with a mix of 10G and 100G Ethernet connections. It fits into Arista’s 7500 Series switches to support demanding network environments, such as data centers and enterprise core layers, by delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity where it's needed most.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7500E-72S-LC
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+, 100G QSFP28
Port Speed	10 Gbps,100 Gbps
UpLink Ports	2
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP+,QSFP28

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI,Web GUI,SSH,Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,SNMP
Security Features	802.1X,ACL,TACACS+,RADIUS,SSH,Port Security
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,Telnet,SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The DCS-7500E-72S-LC is a line card providing a mix of 10 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, designed to enhance the capacity and performance of Arista 7500 Series switches. It enables high-throughput data transmission, making it suitable for data centers and large enterprise networks that require fast and reliable connectivity. Often found in environments where dense port counts and high bandwidth are critical, this line card is built for network engineers and IT teams managing heavy data traffic and demanding applications. It supports both short-range connections via SFP+ and QSFP28 interfaces, allowing flexibility in network design. Key Features Offers 48 SFP+ ports supporting 10GBase-X connections Includes 2 QSFP28 ports capable of 100GBase-X SR10 links Seamlessly fits into Arista 7500 Series chassis Optimized for low latency and high throughput Supports hot-swappable installation for minimal downtime This line card is typically deployed in data centers where scalable and high-speed network infrastructure is a priority. It helps ensure smooth data flow between servers and storage systems, playing a key role in maintaining efficient operations.

Use Cases
The DCS-7500E-72S-LC line card is ideal for high-density network deployments within data center core and aggregation layers, where a combination of 10G and 100G connectivity supports heavy virtualization and server-to-server communication. It benefits network architects managing scalable infrastructure demanding low latency and high throughput. How It's Used: Enhancing spine-leaf architectures in hyperscale data centers to optimize east-west traffic flows. Supporting enterprise campus core networks requiring robust 10G uplinks with scalable 100G uplink options. Integrating into storage area networks (SANs) that demand consistent low-latency connectivity for high-performance storage clusters. Deploying in telecommunications aggregation nodes where mixed port speeds enable flexible bandwidth provisioning for varied client demands. Expanding existing Arista 7500 Series switches in cloud provider environments to accommodate increasing tenant workloads and bandwidth requirements. This line card enables operational efficiency by offering dense and flexible port configurations that align with evolving data center traffic patterns. It supports network scalability and performance optimization, ensuring infrastructure can adapt to growing and diverse workload demands without compromising reliability.