What is the switching capacity and throughput of this switch?

The Arista 7160-32CQ-F delivers non-blocking, full-duplex switching fabric with wire-speed forwarding across all 32 ports simultaneously. The exact switching capacity specifications are not available in current documentation due to product retirement, but the architecture supports line-rate performance across all QSFP+ ports.

Is the Arista 7160-32CQ-F still supported?

No. The Arista 7160 series, including the DCS-7160-32CQ-F model, was officially retired on November 1, 2015. The product is obsolete and no longer receives manufacturer support, updates, or maintenance from Arista Networks or HPE. Organizations still using this hardware should plan migration to current-generation switches.

What are typical use cases for the 7160-32CQ-F?

This switch was designed for data center spine roles, cloud provider backbone networks, HPC cluster interconnect, and financial services low-latency trading environments. Its 32-port 40GbE configuration made it ideal for aggregating traffic from leaf switches in large-scale fabric deployments requiring high bandwidth and deterministic performance.

What alternatives exist for the retired 7160-32CQ-F?

Current Arista data center switches include the 7368 series and newer generation platforms with higher port densities and faster speeds (100GbE and 400GbE). Organizations should consult Arista's current product portfolio or contact authorized resellers for modern replacements matching their specific performance and density requirements.

DCS-7160-32CQ-F - Arista 7160-32CQ-F Switch

Name: DCS-7160-32CQ-F - Arista 7160-32CQ-F Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7160-32CQ-F
Price: 1905 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Arista 7160-32CQ-F is a high-density 40GbE data center switch from the Arista 7160 series, officially retired as of November 1, 2015. This enterprise-class switch was designed for data center spine and leaf architectures, supporting 32 QSFP+ ports operating at 40 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The platform delivered non-blocking, full-duplex switching fabric optimized for cloud computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and large-scale data center deployments requiring high port density and low-latency east-west traffic patterns. As an obsolete product, the 7160-32CQ-F is no longer supported by Arista Networks or HPE, and replacement with current-generation switches is recommended for new deployments and ongoing support requirements.

32 QSFP+ ports operating at 40 Gigabit Ethernet.
Non-blocking full-duplex switching fabric architecture.
High-density 40GbE port configuration for data center spine.
Low-latency east-west traffic forwarding in cloud networks.
Enterprise-class reliability for mission-critical deployments.
Officially retired product; end-of-life November 2015.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	DCS-7160-32CQ-F
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished
Model	7160-32CQ-F
Product Line	Arista 7160 Series
Product Type	Data Center Switch
Product Status	Obsolete — Retired November 1, 2015
End of Life Date	November 1, 2015
Operating System	Arista EOS (legacy versions, end-of-life)
Manufacturer Support	No longer available

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Compatible systems

The Arista 7160-32CQ-F is a retired product with no current manufacturer support or compatibility with modern Arista EOS versions. Legacy deployments may continue operating with end-of-life EOS software, but no new deployments or upgrades are recommended. Compatibility is limited to 40GbE QSFP+ optics and legacy management tools. Organizations should migrate to current Arista platforms for ongoing support and security updates.

Arista Networks 7160 Series
Model: 7160-32CQ-F
Form factor: 1RU fixed-port switch
Generation: First generation 40GbE
Retired product; no longer manufactured or supported. Compatible with legacy Arista EOS operating system versions available at end-of-life.

Best for

Data Center Spine
High-density 40GbE aggregation layer for large-scale data center fabrics requiring massive east-west bandwidth and low-latency interconnect between leaf switches.
Cloud Networking
Backbone switching for cloud service provider networks supporting multi-tenant environments with high port density and non-blocking fabric architecture.
HPC Clusters
High-performance computing interconnect for tightly coupled compute clusters requiring ultra-low latency and high throughput between compute nodes.
Financial Services
Low-latency trading and market data networks requiring deterministic performance and high-speed interconnect between trading systems and data centers.

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Switching Fabric	Non-blocking, full-duplex

Form Factor	1RU fixed-port switch

Interface/Ports

Port Speed	40 Gigabit Ethernet per port
Interface Type	QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable)
Port Configuration	32x QSFP+ (40 Gigabit Ethernet)
Management Interface	1GbE RJ45 Ethernet (out-of-band)

Arista 7160-32CQ-F Switch