What is the forwarding scale of this switch?

Supports 288K MAC entries, 144K IPv4 routes, 208K IPv4 host routes, and 4096 VLANs with Q-in-Q. Includes 64-way ECMP and protocols like OSPF, BGP, IS-IS for large-scale routing in cloud fabrics.

Does it support advanced management features?

Yes, with VXLAN, VM Tracer, OpenFlow, DirectFlow, eAPI, sFlow, TCPDump, and Linux tools. Software includes live patching, Stateful Fault Repair, SSU, and ASU for resilient, automated operations without downtime.

What power and cooling options are available?

Dual AC power supplies with front-to-rear airflow, N+1 redundant hot-swappable fans. Typical power under 2W per 10GbE port, over 94% efficient PSUs, in a 1RU chassis weighing 20 lbs.

What environmental specs does it meet?

Operates 0-40°C, stores -25-70°C, 5-95% humidity, up to 10,000 ft altitude. Complies with FCC/EN55032 emissions, EN55024 immunity, UL/CSA 60950-1 and IEC-62368-1 safety standards.

Is it suitable for spine-leaf architectures?

Yes, with 6x 40GbE QSFP+ for uplinks, LACP up to 64 ports/group, 16MB dynamic buffers, and IGMP snooping. Low latency and high scale make it perfect for top-of-rack leaf roles in EOS-powered networks.

DCS-7050SX-72Q-F - Arista DCS-7050SX-72Q-F 48x10GbE SFP+ 6x40GbE QSFP+ Data Center Switch

Name: Arista DCS-7050SX-72Q-F 48x10GbE SFP+ 6x40GbE QSFP+ Data Center Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050SX-72Q-F

DCS-7050SX-72Q-F - Arista DCS-7050SX-72Q-F 48x10GbE SFP+ 6x40GbE QSFP+ Data Center Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Arista DCS-7050SX-72Q-F is a high-performance 1RU data center switch from the 7050X Series, featuring 48x 1/10GbE SFP+ ports and 6x 40GbE QSFP+ ports for wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding up to 1.44 Tbps. Equipped with a high-performance x86 CPU, 4GB system memory, and up to 16MB dynamic packet buffer, it supports 288K MAC entries, 144K IPv4 routes, 208K IPv4 host routes, and 4096 VLANs with Q-in-Q. Advanced routing includes OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and 64-way ECMP. Layer 2 features encompass 802.1w RSTP, LACP, and multicast with IGMP snooping. Management capabilities include VXLAN, VM Tracer, OpenFlow, sFlow, live patching, and Stateful Fault Repair. Dual AC power supplies with front-to-rear airflow ensure reliability in datacenter environments. Operating from 0-40°C, it meets FCC, UL safety standards, ideal for scalable cloud infrastructure, leaf-spine topologies, and high-density 10/40GbE deployments requiring low latency under 550ns.

48x10GbE SFP+ & 6x40GbE QSFP+ ports, 1.44Tbps capacity
288K MAC, 144K IPv4 routes, 64-way ECMP routing
16MB dynamic buffers, <550ns latency L2/L3 forwarding
VXLAN, OpenFlow, live patching, self-healing software
High perf x86 CPU, 4GB memory, dual redundant PSUs
1RU form factor, front-to-rear airflow, 0-40°C operation

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Manufacturer part #	DCS-7050SX-72Q-F
Brand	Arista
Condition	New
Model	7050SX-72Q
Product Line	7050X Series
Product Type	10/40GbE Data Center Switch
Layer 2 Features	802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree; 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree; RPVST+; 802.3ad LACP
Routing Protocols	OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS, RIPv2
Software Features	Live software patching; Self healing software with Stateful Fault Repair (SFR); Smart System Upgrade (SSU); Accelerated Software Update (ASU)
Multicast Features	IGMP v1/v2/v3 snooping; Storm Control; RAIL

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility listed in sources; runs Arista EOS

Best for

Data Center Leaf
Provides 48x 10GbE SFP+ and 6x 40GbE QSFP+ ports with 288K MAC entries and 64-way ECMP for high-density server connectivity in leaf-spine topologies.
Cloud Infrastructure
Supports VXLAN, VM Tracer, and OpenFlow for virtualized environments, with 144K IPv4 routes and live software patching ensuring scalable, resilient networking.
High-Performance Computing
Delivers sub-550ns latency, 16MB dynamic buffers, and protocols like BGP, OSPF for low-latency, high-throughput workloads in HPC clusters.
Enterprise Aggregation
Offers 4096 VLANs, LACP up to 64 ports per group, and IGMP snooping for efficient traffic aggregation and multicast handling in large-scale deployments.

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Compliance Certifications	Emissions: FCC, EN55032, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3; Immunity: EN55024, EN55035; EN300 386; Safety: UL/CSA 60950-1, EN 62368-1, IEC-62368-1

Packet Buffer	Up to 16MB Dynamic Buffer Allocation
System Memory	4 Gigabytes

Processor	High Performance x86 CPU

Network & Communication

ECMP	64-way Equal Cost Multipath Routing
IPv4 Routes	144K IPv4 Routes; 208K IPv4 Host Routes
VLAN Support	4096 VLANs; Q-in-Q
MAC Address Table	288K MAC entries
Routing Protocols	OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS, RIPv2

Form Factor	1RU compact chassis; Rack mount
Status Indicators	Color coded PSU’s and fans; Blue Beacon LED for system identification

Relative Humidity	5 to 95%
Operating Altitude	0 to 10,000 ft (0-3,000m)
Storage Temperature	-25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F)
Operating Temperature	0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

LAG Support	Up to 64 10GbE or 40GbE ports per link aggregation group
Network Ports	48x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 6x 40GbE QSFP+

Arista DCS-7050SX-72Q-F 48x10GbE SFP+ 6x40GbE QSFP+ Data Center Switch

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