Name: DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ-LC Arista 7500R 36x100GB QSFP100 Line Card
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ-LC
Price: 3849.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ-LC is a line card for the Arista 7500R series that offers 36 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity via QSFP100 interfaces. It provides high port density suitable for data center and enterprise network environments and is designed for modular integration within the 7500R chassis.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Part Number	DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ-LC

Technical Information
Series	Arista 7500R Series
product type	Switch Line Card
Product Category	Network Switch
Compatibility	Arista 7500R Series

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 DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ-LC is a line card designed for the Arista 7500R series chassis. It delivers 36 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity using QSFP100 interfaces, enabling high-bandwidth data transmission within large-scale network infrastructures. This line card is commonly used in data center and enterprise environments requiring dense 100GbE port availability for scalable switching solutions. Network engineers and IT infrastructure teams utilize this hardware to expand or upgrade their existing Arista 7500R switching platforms. Key Features 36 QSFP100 ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet Compatible with Arista 7500R series chassis High port density for data center and enterprise use Supports scalable high-bandwidth network deployments Designed for modular insertion into Arista 7500R switches This line card plays a crucial role in enabling dense and flexible 100GbE switching within Arista's modular 7500R platform. It supports network growth by providing additional high-speed ports without replacing the entire chassis, aiding operational scalability and network segmentation.

Use Cases
This line card is typically deployed in large data centers and enterprise networks where there is a need for numerous 100GbE ports. It supports workloads requiring high bandwidth and scalability, such as cloud infrastructure, storage networking, and high-performance computing environments. How It's Used: Expanding port capacity in existing Arista 7500R chassis deployments Providing 100GbE connectivity for data center spine or leaf switches Supporting high-bandwidth applications like virtualization and storage traffic Enabling scalable network growth without full chassis replacement Integrating into modular switch platforms for flexible network design The line card facilitates network scalability and performance by delivering dense 100GbE ports. Its use enables organizations to efficiently manage high-throughput traffic and accommodate evolving data center requirements.

FAQ's
Which chassis is the DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ-LC compatible with? This line card is compatible with the Arista 7500R series chassis specifically designed to support modular line cards for high-density switching. What type of ports does this line card provide? The DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ-LC features 36 QSFP100 ports, each supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections for high-bandwidth networking. Can this line card be used outside data center environments? While primarily designed for data centers and enterprise networks, it can be deployed wherever Arista 7500R chassis are used and require dense 100GbE port availability. Does the line card support modular installation? Yes, it is designed for modular insertion into the Arista 7500R chassis, allowing expansion or upgrading without full system replacement. What type of network workloads is this line card suited for? It supports high-bandwidth workloads such as cloud computing, virtualization, storage networks, and other data center applications requiring scalable 100GbE connectivity. Are the QSFP100 ports backward compatible? The product information does not specify backward compatibility; users should consult Arista documentation for supported interface standards.

DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ-LC Arista 7500R 36x100GB QSFP100 Line Card

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