What is the port configuration and speed flexibility of DCS-7260CX-64-F?

Features 64x QSFP100 ports breakout-capable to 256x25GbE or 258x10GbE, plus 2x SFP+ ports. Supports 40/100GbE QSFP natively with max 64x100GbE, enabling flexible high-density connectivity for spine aggregation or ToR server access in data centers.

What switching performance and latency does it deliver?

Provides 12.8Tbps full-duplex throughput and 9.52Bpps forwarding rate with 500-1500ns latency. Non-blocking architecture across all ports suits low-latency applications like algorithmic trading, while dynamic buffering mitigates congestion in bursty cloud workloads.

Which advanced networking features are supported?

Includes VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG for L2 resilience, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS for L3, 136K MAC/128K routes, 128 ECMP paths, and VARP. CloudVision integration offers zero-touch provisioning and telemetry for automated fabrics.

What power and cooling options are available?

1+1 hot-swappable AC PSUs with front-to-rear airflow, N+1 redundant fans, and 93% efficiency. Color-coded components and tool-less rails simplify rack installation and maintenance in dense deployments.

How does it integrate with management tools?

Runs Arista EOS with eAPI, OpenFlow, Bash scripting, RPM support, and CloudVision portal. Features USB restore, sFlow, TCPDump, AEM event management, and Blue Beacon for easy identification in large racks.

What makes it suitable for hyperscale data centers?

Ultra-high 64x100GbE density in 2RU, combined with Stateful Fault Repair, Smart System Upgrade, and 42MB dynamic buffers, ensures carrier-grade reliability and hitless upgrades in multi-petabit scale-out networks.

DCS-7260CX-64-F - Arista DCS-7260CX-64-F 64x100GbE 12.8Tbps 2RU Switch

Name: Arista DCS-7260CX-64-F 64x100GbE 12.8Tbps 2RU Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7260CX-64-F
Price: 2602 USD
Availability: InStock

DCS-7260CX-64-F - Arista DCS-7260CX-64-F 64x100GbE 12.8Tbps 2RU Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Arista DCS-7260CX-64-F is a high-performance 2RU data center switch from the 7260X series, featuring 64x QSFP100 ports supporting 100GbE wire-speed connectivity and 2x SFP+ ports for management or lower-speed links. It provides 12.8Tbps full-duplex switching capacity with forwarding rates up to 9.52Bpps, enabling non-blocking performance in dense spine and leaf topologies. Latency ranges from 500-1500ns, complemented by 16MB shared buffer per port group for handling microbursts in cloud-scale environments. Advanced EOS features include VXLAN overlay, 136K MAC addresses, 128K IPv4 routes, MLAG for resilient L2 fabrics, and full L3 routing with OSPF, BGP, IS-IS. Power efficiency reaches 93% with 1+1 redundant hot-swappable AC PSUs and N+1 fans, supporting front-to-rear airflow. Management via CloudVision, eAPI, OpenFlow, and Linux-based extensibility ensures seamless integration in automated data centers. Ideal for hyperscale providers, enterprise clouds, and HPC clusters demanding ultra-low latency and high port density.

64x QSFP100 ports support 100GbE wire-speed performance.
12.8Tbps full-duplex switching capacity enables non-blocking fabrics.
500-1500ns latency optimizes high-frequency trading and HPC.
16MB shared buffer per port group handles microburst traffic.
MLAG and 128K IPv4 routes scale resilient L2/L3 networks.
1+1 redundant PSUs with 93% efficiency reduce downtime risks.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	DCS-7260CX-64-F
Brand	Arista
Condition	Refurbished
Model	7260CX-64
Management	CloudVision, eAPI, SNMP v1-3, SSHv2, Syslog, sFlow, TCPDump, AEM, Blue Beacon
IPv4 Routes	128K
Product Line	7260X Series
Product Type	Data Center Ethernet Switch
MAC Addresses	136K
Layer 2 Features	VXLAN, MLAG, 802.1Q, LACP, IGMP snooping v1-3, Storm Control, Jumbo Frames 9216B
Layer 3 Features	OSPF/OSPFv3, BGP/MP-BGP, IS-IS, RIPv2, VRF, PBR, uRPF, PIM-SM/SSM, VRRP, VARP, 128 ECMP

Compatible systems

Native EOS compatibility with Arista ecosystem; QSFP100 ports support industry-standard optics and DACs for broad server/NIC integration.

Arista CloudVision
Model: Any
Centralized management and telemetry.
Any Servers
Model: 100GbE NIC equipped
Form factor: Rackmount
Direct QSFP100 connectivity.

Best for

Data Center Spine
High-density 100GbE uplinks aggregate leaf traffic in large-scale Clos fabrics with MLAG resilience.
Leaf ToR
Connects 100GbE server NICs with low-latency forwarding and VXLAN for VM mobility in cloud pods.
Cloud Networking
Supports EVPN-VXLAN overlays with 128K routes for multi-tenant isolation and scale-out.
HPC Fabric
Delivers 12.8Tbps non-blocking throughput for low-latency east-west traffic in compute clusters.
IP Fabric
Enables BGP-based underlay with ECMP for equal-cost multipath load balancing across spines.

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Packet Buffer	16MB shared per port group
System Memory	4GB or 8GB DRAM

CPU	High-performance x86

Latency	500-1500ns
Forwarding Rate	9.52Bpps
Switching Capacity	12.8Tbps full-duplex

Power Supplies	1+1 redundant hot-swappable AC, C19-C20 cords

Form Factor	2RU Rackmount, front-to-rear airflow

Fans	N+1 redundant hot-swappable

Interface/Ports

Ports	64x QSFP100 (100/40GbE), 2x SFP+ (10GbE), 1x 10/100/1000 Mgmt, 1x RS-232, USB
Max 10GbE Ports	258 (64x4x10G + 2xSFP+)
Max 25GbE Ports	256 (4x25G per QSFP)
Max 40GbE Ports	64
Max 100GbE Ports	64

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