Name: DCS-7500RA-36Q-LC Arista 7500R Blade 36 x Ports 40G QSFP Ports Line Card
Brand: Arista Networks
SKU: DCS-7500RA-36Q-LC
Price: 289.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The DCS-7500RA-36Q-LC line card provides high-density 40G QSFP ports designed for the Arista 7500R platform. It fits into environments that demand reliable, fast, and scalable network connectivity, mainly in data centers and enterprise core networks where consistent performance and port capacity are critical.

General Information
Brand	Arista Networks
Part Number	DCS-7500RA-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	2.88 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	2812500000 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

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI, SSH, SNMP, eAPI, Web UI
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1X, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,NETCONF,eAPI,REST

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The DCS-7500RA-36Q-LC is a line card designed for the Arista 7500R series, providing 36 ports capable of 40 Gigabit per second QSFP connections. It is commonly used in large-scale data centers and enterprise networks to handle high bandwidth demands and ensure smooth data transmission. Built for network engineers and IT professionals focused on scaling and upgrading their infrastructure, this line card delivers dense port options without sacrificing performance. It’s often found in environments requiring robust and reliable connectivity for cloud services, storage, and large traffic flows. Key Features Offers 36 QSFP ports enabling flexible 40G connectivity Designed specifically for seamless integration with Arista 7500R chassis Supports high bandwidth and low latency for demanding applications Ensures efficient use of space with high port density Compatible with advanced network management tools In practice, this line card is deployed in core network layers and data centers where space and speed matter. It helps maintain stable, high-capacity connections to support cloud computing, virtualization, and large-scale data transfers with minimal interruption.

Use Cases
The DCS-7500RA-36Q-LC line card is primarily deployed in large-scale data center environments where high-speed, low-latency connectivity is essential. It benefits network architects and administrators managing enterprise core networks or cloud infrastructure requiring dense 40G aggregation and uplink capabilities within Arista 7500R chassis-based switch fabrics. How It's Used: Aggregating high-throughput server racks in hyperscale data centers to support virtualization and containerized workloads. Connecting spine and leaf switches in large enterprise networks for scalable and resilient core switching architectures. Facilitating fast interconnects for storage area networks (SANs) requiring consistent 40G bandwidth. Supporting cloud service providers’ multi-tenant environments with high port density and simplified cabling. Implementing edge computing nodes within distributed data center topologies requiring robust 40G uplinks. This line card enhances operational efficiency by delivering dense 40G port availability within a modular platform, allowing seamless scalability and consistent performance. Its integration within the 7500R chassis supports evolving bandwidth demands while maintaining low latency and high reliability in mission-critical network environments.