Description
Arista DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R Overview
The DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R is a high-performance, fixed-configuration data center switch engineered by Arista Networks to provide high-density 10/25GbE connectivity. Designed for demanding leaf-spine architectures, the DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R offers exceptional throughput and low-latency switching capabilities for modern cloud environments. This unit features a robust chassis with rear-to-front airflow, making it an ideal choice for data centers requiring reliable thermal management in hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations. Its compact form factor ensures efficient rack space utilization while delivering enterprise-grade performance for virtualized and containerized workloads.
Arista DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R Technical Details
Equipped with 48 ports of SFP28 and 8 ports of QSFP28, the DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R supports flexible interface speeds ranging from 1GbE up to 100GbE. The system architecture is powered by a high-performance switching silicon that enables advanced telemetry, deep buffers, and comprehensive L2/L3 feature sets. Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules are integrated to ensure maximum uptime and ease of maintenance for secondary market buyers. This hardware is fully compatible with the Arista EOS operating system, providing a programmable and scalable foundation for software-defined networking deployments.

