Description
The Cisco DCS-7280SR3-48YC8 is a high-performance, data center-class switch designed for scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 deployments. Housed in a compact 1RU form factor, it features 48 ports of 25GbE SFP28 and 8 ports of 100GbE QSFP28, offering flexible connectivity for modern enterprise and cloud environments. Built on a robust Arista architecture, this model supports advanced network virtualization, VXLAN, and extensive monitoring capabilities, making it ideal for high-density spine-leaf topologies. Its efficient airflow design and redundant power supplies ensure reliability and operational continuity in demanding network infrastructures.
This switch is powered by a high-capacity Broadcom Trident 3 chipset and offers a forwarding performance of up to 4.8 Tbps. It supports advanced features such as EVPN, segment routing, and extensive routing protocol support including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS. The modular design includes dual hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays, which are beneficial in used hardware scenarios for ease of maintenance and extended lifecycle. With support for Arista’s EOS (Extensible Operating System), the DCS-7280SR3-48YC8 provides consistent software-driven control, automation, and telemetry across the network fabric.

