Name: DCS-7512N-CH Arista 7512N Chassis 2 Supervisor 12 Line Card Slots
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7512N-CH
Price: 3843.16 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Arista 7512N chassis provides a modular foundation for network systems, supporting two supervisor slots and twelve line card slots. It is engineered to deliver flexible and scalable network configurations tailored to enterprise and data center environments, facilitating various networking architectures.

General Information
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	No
Port Type	10G SFP+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28, SFP, SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+
Port Speed	1G,10G,25G,40G,100G
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	SFP,SFP+,25G SFP28,QSFP / QSFP+,100G QSFP28,10G SFP+,40G QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, IS-IS, VRRP, PIM-SM, PIM-DM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	USB Console,Serial Console (RJ-45),RJ-45 Out-of-Band Management
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,RADIUS,TACACS+,SSH,SSL,MACsec (on supported linecards)
Management Type	CLI,SNMP,REST API (eAPI),CloudVision
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMP,NETCONF,REST API
Routing Protocol	Static,OSPF,OSPFv3,BGP,IS-IS,VRRP,PIM-SM,PIM-DM,IGMP

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans (front-to-back)
Power	Redundant, hot-swappable power supply bays (AC, field-replaceable)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Arista 7512N chassis is a modular platform designed to host multiple network components for flexible enterprise and data center deployments. It provides a robust housing for supervisor modules and line cards, enabling scalable network configurations tailored to specific organizational needs. Network engineers and IT professionals typically use this chassis as a foundation for building high-capacity switching or routing environments. This chassis features two supervisor slots that accommodate control and management modules, essential for network oversight and operational control. With twelve line card slots, it supports a diverse array of line cards to expand port density and connectivity options. Key Features Two supervisor slots for dual management modules Twelve line card slots allowing extensive network expansion Modular design facilitating adaptable network architectures Designed to support high-density enterprise or data center networks Robust chassis form factor supporting various Arista line cards By enabling a modular approach, the 7512N chassis allows organizations to customize network capabilities and scale resources as demands evolve. Its capacity to house multiple line cards alongside supervisory modules provides a structured method for network growth and maintenance within complex IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Arista 7512N chassis is typically used in enterprise and data center settings where scalable and modular network infrastructure is required. It serves organizations needing high port density and flexible network management capabilities through supervisor and line card modules. How It's Used: Hosting supervisor modules for centralized network management in large infrastructures Accommodating multiple line cards to increase port density for data center connectivity Enabling scalable network deployments that grow with organizational needs Supporting modular network designs for tailored enterprise switching solutions Serving as a core chassis in campus or data center aggregation layers Facilitating hardware upgrades by swapping or adding line cards without full chassis replacement This chassis plays a key role in constructing adaptable network architectures, providing a structured platform that supports evolving network requirements without significant hardware overhaul.

FAQ's
What type of supervisor modules does the 7512N chassis support? The 7512N chassis supports supervisor cards designed specifically for Arista modular platforms, fitting into its two dedicated supervisor slots to manage network operations and control. How many line cards can the Arista 7512N chassis accommodate? This chassis accommodates up to twelve line cards, allowing significant expansion of network ports and interfaces according to deployment needs. Can the 7512N chassis be used in a data center environment? Yes, the 7512N chassis is designed for enterprise and data center networks where modularity and scalability are important for handling large data traffic volumes. Is the chassis compatible with all Arista line cards? The chassis supports line cards designed for the 7512N platform; compatibility is limited to those specific line cards that fit its slot and power requirements. What is the primary purpose of the supervisor slots in this chassis? The supervisor slots host modules responsible for network management, control functions, and system oversight within the chassis. Does the 7512N chassis support redundant supervisor configurations? With two supervisor slots, the chassis can support redundant supervisors for failover and enhanced network reliability.