Name: DCS-7500R2-36CQ-LC Arista 36-Port 100GbE QSFP100 Line Card
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7500R2-36CQ-LC
Price: 409.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7500R2-36CQ-LC line card provides 36 QSFP100 ports delivering 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, designed specifically for integration into the Arista 7500R Series chassis. It enables dense aggregation of high-speed optical links using LC connectors suited for large-scale switching environments.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Part Number	DCS-7500R2-36CQ-LC

Technical Information
Series	Arista 7500R Series (7500R2)
product type	Line Card
Product Category	Line Card
Compatibility	Arista 7500R Series (7500R2)

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, Hot-swappable
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Arista DCS-7500R2-36CQ-LC line card provides 36 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP100 interfaces, designed for deployment in the Arista 7500R Series modular chassis. It enables scalable high-speed connectivity for data center and enterprise network environments. This line card is typically used by network engineers and IT professionals managing large-scale switching infrastructures that require dense 100GbE aggregation within a single chassis. Key Features 36 QSFP100 ports supporting 100GbE speeds Compatible with Arista 7500R Series chassis systems LC optical connector interfaces for high-bandwidth links Designed for modular, scalable data center environments Supports high-density port configurations on one card This line card plays a critical role in expanding the capacity and bandwidth of Arista 7500R switches. It facilitates aggregation of multiple high-speed network connections, helping meet the demands of large data center and enterprise network traffic flows.

Use Cases
This line card is commonly used in large data centers and enterprise networks requiring dense 100GbE aggregation within a modular chassis platform. It supports traffic consolidation and high-bandwidth uplinks in environments with heavy data exchange demands. How It's Used: Aggregating multiple 100GbE optical links for spine-leaf network architectures Deploying in Arista 7500R chassis for high-density core or aggregation layers Connecting high-capacity servers and storage systems within data centers Supporting large enterprise network backbones requiring scalable bandwidth Facilitating optical interconnects using LC connectors for fiber optic cabling Overall, this line card provides essential 100GbE port density in modular switches, enabling network administrators to efficiently scale link capacity and manage optical connectivity in demanding IT infrastructures.

FAQ's
What chassis is the DCS-7500R2-36CQ-LC compatible with? This line card is compatible exclusively with the Arista 7500R Series chassis, designed to fit into its modular slots for 100GbE aggregation. What type of connectors does this line card use? The DCS-7500R2-36CQ-LC uses LC connectors for its optical QSFP100 ports, supporting fiber optic interfaces. How many 100GbE ports does this line card provide? It provides a total of 36 ports capable of 100 Gigabit Ethernet speeds using QSFP100 transceivers. Can this line card support copper cabling? This product is designed for optical connections using LC connectors and does not support direct copper cabling. Who typically uses this Arista line card? Network engineers and IT professionals managing high-density 100GbE data center switches within Arista 7500R chassis typically use this line card. Does this line card support all Arista 7500R models? It is intended for the 7500R Series but exact compatibility should be confirmed with specific chassis model documentation.

DCS-7500R2-36CQ-LC Arista 36-Port 100GbE QSFP100 Line Card

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