Arista DCS-7280CR2A-60-F 7280R2, 60X100Gbe QSFP Switch Router

Product Description

The Arista DCS-7280CR2A-60-F is a state-of-the-art network switch engineered to address the escalating bandwidth requirements of modern data centers. Its defining characteristic is the provision of 60 high-density 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports, enabling massive throughput and connectivity for server access, aggregation, and spine layers in large-scale network designs. This switch is optimized for environments where performance, scalability, and low latency are critical, such as cloud providers, financial trading firms, and high-performance computing clusters. Beyond its raw port density, the DCS-7280CR2A-60-F incorporates Arista's advanced EOS (Extensible Operating System), which offers robust Layer 3 routing capabilities, sophisticated traffic management, and programmability features. This allows for deep network visibility, automation, and customization to meet specific operational needs. The switch is designed for wire-speed performance across all ports, ensuring that data is forwarded with minimal delay, which is essential for latency-sensitive applications like real-time analytics and high-frequency trading. This model is a cornerstone for building highly scalable and resilient network fabrics. Its ability to handle 100GbE speeds at scale makes it ideal for spine-leaf architectures, where it can serve as a high-capacity spine switch connecting multiple leaf switches. The QSFP28 interface provides flexibility, allowing for 100GbE connections directly or breakout into 4x25GbE links, further enhancing its adaptability to various network topologies and device connections. Arista's focus on telemetry and monitoring also ensures that network operators have the tools necessary to manage and troubleshoot these complex, high-speed environments effectively.