How many access ports and uplink ports does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F provide?

This switch falls under the 48-port 10 or 25G SFP28 with 8-port 40 or 100G QSFP28 category. That means it offers 48 SFP28 interfaces for 10 or 25G server or access connections and 8 QSFP28 interfaces for 40 or 100G uplinks or aggregation links within the data center network.

Can the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F support routed access layer designs?

Yes, it is explicitly categorized as a Layer 3 25 or 100GbE switch. With 48 10 or 25G SFP28 ports and 8 40 or 100G QSFP28 ports, it is suitable for implementing routed access or leaf spine architectures where Layer 3 functionality at the top of rack or leaf is required for segmentation and scaling.

: "What types of optics or cables are supported on this switch?

The product data specifies the port types as SFP28 for the 48 access ports and QSFP28 for the 8 uplink ports. These form factors indicate use of SFP28 and QSFP28 optics or direct attach cables, but specific transceiver models or cable types are not detailed in the provided specifications.

Is the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F appropriate for 25GbE server deployments?

Yes, it is part of the 48-port 10 or 25G SFP28 category, which directly supports 25GbE on the SFP28 interfaces. This makes it appropriate for racks populated with 25GbE server NICs while still allowing operation at 10G where needed, providing flexibility during migration to 25GbE.

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F - Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F 48x10 25G SFP28 8x40 100G QSFP28 switch

Name: Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F 48x10 25G SFP28 8x40 100G QSFP28 switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F
Price: 7125 USD
Availability: InStock

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F - Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F 48x10 25G SFP28 8x40 100G QSFP28 switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is a data center level Layer 3 switch designed for environments standardizing on 25GbE and 100GbE connectivity. It belongs to the 48-port 10 or 25G SFP28 with 8-port 40 or 100G QSFP28 switch class, providing high port density for server access and uplinks. This model offers 48 SFP28 interfaces that support 10 or 25G, aligned with modern rack server NIC speeds, plus 8 QSFP28 interfaces for 40 or 100G aggregation or spine connections. As part of the Network Switches Layer 3 25 or 100GbE category, it supports routed topologies and segmented traffic domains. The platform targets data center deployments that require consistent Layer 3 capabilities at the top of rack while maintaining flexible uplink options. The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F gives network architects a uniform switching building block for scalable leaf and aggregation designs.

48x10 or 25G SFP28 access ports for server connectivity
8x40 or 100G QSFP28 uplink or aggregation ports
Layer 3 switching for routed data center designs
Designed for data center level deployments
Supports 25GbE access with 40 or 100GbE uplinks
Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F platform

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished
Model	DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F
Series	7050X3
Application	High-density data center leaf switch
Form Factor	Rack-mountable 1U
Product Line	Arista 7050X3 Series
Product Type	Managed Ethernet switch
Use Case Segment	Cloud and colocation data centers
Airflow Direction	Front-to-rear

Best for

Leaf switching
Use as a Layer 3 leaf switch with 48-port 10 or 25G SFP28 access and 8-port 40 or 100G QSFP28 uplinks to spine switches in data center fabrics.
TOR server access
Deploy at the top of rack to connect servers using the 48 10 or 25G SFP28 ports, while leveraging the 8 40 or 100G QSFP28 ports for upstream connectivity.
Aggregation
Use the 8 40 or 100G QSFP28 interfaces to aggregate multiple 10 or 25G SFP28 access connections into higher capacity uplinks within the data center.
Layer 3 segmentation
Leverage the Layer 3 25 or 100GbE switching capabilities to build routed access layers with clear network segmentation between racks or application domains.
Datacenter modernization
Ideal for data centers migrating from 10G to 25G at the access layer, while maintaining scalable 40 or 100G uplinks via QSFP28 ports.

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Throughput	up to 6.4 Tbps

Typical Power Consumption	around 300 W

Networking Ports & Interfaces

SFP28 Ports	48 x 10/25G SFP28
Total Ports	56 ports
QSFP28 Ports	8 x 40/100G QSFP28
Management Type	Managed
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps
SFP28 Port Speeds Supported	10G; 25G
QSFP28 Port Speeds Supported	40G; 100G
Port Configuration Description	48 versatile 10G and 25G SFP+ options plus 8 100G uplink ports

Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F 48x10 25G SFP28 8x40 100G QSFP28 switch