What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate?

Switching capacity is 160 Gbps with a forwarding rate of 120 Mpps. It handles 32K MAC entries, 4K VLANs, and 9K jumbo frames for wire-speed L2/L3 performance in aggregated networks.

What management options are available?

Managed via CLI, Web UI, SNMPv2c/v3, and Arista EOS. Supports protocols including BGP, OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM, MSTP, LACP for advanced L3 routing and redundancy.

What are the physical dimensions and power specs?

1U rackmount form factor: 1.73 in H x 17.4 in W x 12 in D, 4.5 kg weight. Single fixed AC PSU with hot-swap option, max 75W consumption for efficient datacenter power use.

What environmental tolerances does it support?

Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C, storage -40°C to 70°C, humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing. Ensures reliability in standard datacenter conditions with MTBF of 1,200,000 hours.

What compliance standards are met?

Compliant with IEEE 802.3, FCC Class A, CE, RoHS, UL. Meets enterprise requirements for electromagnetic compatibility, safety, and environmental standards in global deployments.

DCS-7308 - Arista DCS-7308 8x 10GbE SFP+ Managed L3 Switch

Name: Arista DCS-7308 8x 10GbE SFP+ Managed L3 Switch
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7308
Price: 5328 USD
Availability: InStock

DCS-7308 - Arista DCS-7308 8x 10GbE SFP+ Managed L3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Arista DCS-7308 is a compact 1U rackmount Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch from the 7000 Series, designed for datacenter deployments. It features 8 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, 1 x RJ45 console port, and 1 x RJ45 out-of-band management port. With a switching capacity of 160 Gbps and forwarding rate of 120 Mpps, it supports 32K MAC addresses, 4K VLANs, and 9K jumbo frames. Management via CLI, Web, SNMP, and EOS enables protocols like BGP, OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM, MSTP, LACP, with SNMPv2c/v3. Powered by a single fixed internal AC PSU (hot-swappable option), max 75W consumption. Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.4 x 12 in; weight 4.5 kg. Operates 0-40°C, stores -40-70°C, 5-95% humidity. Compliant with IEEE 802.3, FCC A, CE, RoHS, UL; MTBF 1,200,000 hours. Suited for high-performance L3 routing in scalable datacenter environments.

8 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, 160 Gbps switching capacity
120 Mpps forwarding, 32K MAC, 4K VLANs support
EOS with BGP/OSPF, CLI/Web/SNMP management
1U rackmount, max 75W power, 4.5 kg weight
0-40°C operation, 1,200,000 hours MTBF
9K jumbo frames, IEEE 802.3 compliant

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Featuring

Management Interface
Manufacturer part #	DCS-7308
Brand	Arista
Condition	New
Model	DCS-7308
VLAN IDs	4K
Jumbo Frames	9K bytes
Product Line	7000 Series
Product Type	Managed Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
SNMP Version	SNMPv2c, SNMPv3
MAC Address Table	32K entries
Supported Protocols	BGP, OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM, MSTP, LACP

Compatible systems

No specific system or OS compatibility lists found; switch operates independently with Arista EOS

Best for

Datacenter Top-of-Rack
Provides 8 x 10GbE SFP+ ports with 160 Gbps switching and 120 Mpps forwarding for server connectivity in dense racks.
Network Aggregation
Supports 32K MAC entries and 4K VLANs with L3 protocols like OSPF and BGP for efficient traffic aggregation.
L3 Core Routing
Handles PIM, VRRP, MSTP with EOS management for reliable routing in datacenter fabrics.
High-Density 10GbE
9K jumbo frames and 1U form factor enable scalable 10GbE deployments with low 75W power use.

Max Wattage	75W
Power Supplies	Single fixed internal AC PSU; Hot-swappable option available

Weight	4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Dimensions	Height: 1.73 in (44 mm); Width: 17.4 in (442 mm); Depth: 12 in (305 mm)
Rack Units	1 RU
Form Factor	1U Rackmount

Arista DCS-7308 8x 10GbE SFP+ Managed L3 Switch

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Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Console Port	1 x RJ45
Ethernet Ports	8 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
Management Port	1 x RJ45 out-of-band

Forwarding Rate	120 Mpps
Switching Capacity	160 Gbps