The Arista DCS-7160-48TC6-R is a compact 1U data center switch engineered for high-density, low-latency networking in enterprise and cloud environments. It combines 48 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports with 6 100GbE QSFP uplink ports, delivering 1.44Tbps of full-duplex switching capacity with wire-speed L2/L3 forwarding across all ports. The switch features a fully shared 24MB packet buffer, supporting jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, and incorporates advanced data center features including VXLAN routing, multi-protocol support (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS), and comprehensive security controls. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans with N+1 configuration ensure high availability. The rear-to-front airflow design (-R suffix) optimizes thermal management in dense rack deployments. Supported by Arista EOS with live software patching and self-healing capabilities, the 7160-48TC6-R is purpose-built for top-of-rack and spine deployments requiring flexible 10/25/40/100GbE connectivity.
1.44Tbps full-duplex switching capacity.
48x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports plus 6x 100GbE QSFP.
2.4 billion packets per second throughput.
24MB shared packet buffer with jumbo frame support.
Redundant hot-swappable PSU and N+1 fan configuration.
Wire-speed L2/L3 forwarding with VXLAN support.
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The DCS-7160-48TC6-R integrates seamlessly with standard data center infrastructure including VMware vSphere and OpenStack cloud platforms. Native Arista EOS supports industry-standard protocols (OSPF, BGP, VXLAN) and management tools (SNMP, syslog, SSH). All power, cooling, and mounting hardware are included; optional SSD and additional transceiver modules may be purchased separately.
Arista Networks 7160 Series
Model: DCS-7160-48TC6-R
Form factor: 1U rack-mount switch
Generation: 7160
Standalone switch; integrates with Arista CloudVision management platform and third-party monitoring tools via SNMP/syslog
VMware vSphere
Model: vSphere 6.0+
Form factor: Virtual infrastructure
Generation: All supported versions
VM Tracer integration enables virtual machine tracking and network visibility in VMware environments
OpenStack OpenStack Foundation
Model: Newton and later
Form factor: Cloud infrastructure
Generation: All supported releases
VXLAN routing and bridging support enables multi-tenant network isolation in OpenStack deployments
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Data Center Top-of-Rack
Primary deployment as leaf switch connecting 48 servers at 10GbE with 6x 100GbE uplinks to spine layer, supporting east-west traffic patterns in hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
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100/1000 Mbps dedicated management port, RS-232 serial console, USB port
Cloud Infrastructure Networking
Backbone switch for OpenStack, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments requiring high port density, low-latency forwarding, and VXLAN overlay network support with multi-tenant isolation.
High-Performance Computing
Cluster interconnect switch for HPC environments requiring wire-speed forwarding, large packet buffers, and support for specialized protocols with minimal latency variance.
Enterprise Data Center Spine
Aggregation layer switch in multi-tier data center architectures, leveraging 100GbE uplinks for high-capacity core connectivity and supporting BGP/OSPF routing protocols.
Storage Area Network
SAN fabric switch supporting iSCSI and NAS workloads with jumbo frame support, QoS queuing (8 queues per port), and flow control mechanisms for predictable storage performance.
Disaster Recovery and Replication
Inter-datacenter connectivity switch with support for long-distance replication traffic, VXLAN bridging, and redundant power/cooling for mission-critical failover scenarios.
Frequently asked questions
What is the switching capacity and port configuration of the DCS-7160-48TC6-R?
The 7160-48TC6-R delivers 1.44Tbps full-duplex switching capacity with 48x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports and 6x 100GbE QSFP uplink ports. This non-blocking architecture supports wire-speed forwarding across all ports simultaneously, enabling 2.4 billion packets per second. The 24MB shared packet buffer accommodates jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, ideal for high-density top-of-rack deployments.
What routing protocols and network features does the 7160-48TC6-R support?
The switch supports OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS, and RIPv2 routing protocols with VXLAN routing and bridging for overlay networks. Layer 2 features include 802.1w rapid spanning tree, 802.1s multiple spanning tree, and 4096 VLAN support. Advanced QoS includes 8 queues per port, 802.1Qaz ETS, and DCBX for data center bridging.
How does the rear-to-front airflow design benefit data center deployments?
The -R suffix indicates rear-to-front cooling, optimizing thermal management in dense rack environments where hot aisle/cold aisle containment is critical. Combined with N+1 redundant hot-swappable fans and platinum-efficiency power supplies (>94%), this design reduces cooling costs and improves reliability in high-density deployments while maintaining consistent performance.
What security and management capabilities are included?
Security features include ACLs using L2/L3/L4 fields, atomic hitless ACL restart, control plane protection, TACACS+, RADIUS, and MAC security. Management includes CloudVision integration, SNMP v1/v2/v3, SSHv2, syslog, configuration rollback/commit, and optional SSD for packet capture. IEEE 1588 PTP support enables precise time synchronization for latency-sensitive applications.
Is the 7160-48TC6-R suitable for multi-tenant cloud environments?
Yes, the switch is purpose-built for cloud infrastructure with VXLAN routing and bridging enabling multi-tenant network isolation, VM Tracer VMware integration for virtual machine tracking, and comprehensive QoS/ACL capabilities for traffic engineering. The 1.44Tbps capacity and 48-port density support large-scale cloud deployments with flexible 10/25/40/100GbE speed adaptation.
What redundancy and high-availability features protect against downtime?
The 7160-48TC6-R includes 1+1 hot-swappable redundant power supplies with dual AC inputs, N+1 redundant hot-swappable fans with color-coded identification, and Arista EOS with live software patching and Stateful Fault Repair (SFR). Smart System Upgrade (SSU) and Accelerated Software Update (ASU) enable non-disruptive software updates, minimizing operational risk.
What is the physical form factor and power consumption?
The 7160-48TC6-R is a compact 1U switch weighing 20.42 lbs (9.3 kg) with tool-less rail mounting for simple installation. Power consumption ranges from 408W to 482W depending on port utilization and optics. Dual 500W AC power supplies with C13-C14 cords provide redundancy. The rear-to-front airflow design optimizes cooling in standard data center racks.
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