Arista DCS-7280TR-48C6-R Arista 7280R, 48x10GbE RJ45 (1/10G) & 6x100GbE QSFP SWI Arista DCS7280TR48C6R

Description:

DCS-7280TR-48C6-R 48-PORT 10GBASE-T AND 6-PORT 100G QSFP100 SWITCH WITH REAR-TO-FRONT AIRFLOW
The DCS-7280TR-48C6-R by Arista is a high-performance, fixed-configuration data center switch featuring 48 ports of 10GBASE-T and 6 ports of 100G QSFP100. Designed for high-density server aggregation and spine-leaf architectures, this switch delivers wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance with ultra-low latency. It offers extensive automation, visibility, and programmability via Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), making it ideal for enterprise and cloud-scale data centers. The "R" suffix indicates rear-to-front airflow for hot-aisle/cold-aisle alignment in data center environments.

Technical Specifications:

Manufacturer: Arista
Model: DCS-7280TR-48C6-R
Series: Arista 7280R Series
Type: Fixed-configuration Data Center Switch
Ports: 48 x 10GBASE-T (RJ-45), 6 x 100G QSFP100
Port Speeds: 10G/25G (RJ-45), 40G/100G (QSFP)
Aggregate Throughput: Up to 2.16 Tbps
Packet Processing Rate: Up to 1.2 billion packets per second (BPPS)
Latency: Sub-microsecond
Routing: Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3
CPU: Quad-core x86
Memory: 8 GB DRAM, 4 GB Flash
Storage: 120 GB SSD
Airflow: Rear-to-front
Power Supplies: Dual redundant (hot-swappable)
Fans: Redundant hot-swappable
Form Factor: 1U rackmount
Dimensions: 19" x 1.75" x 16" (approximate)
Weight: ~24 lbs (varies with PSU/fans)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Operating System: Arista EOS
Management: CLI, REST API, SNMP, CloudVision
Use Case: Data center spine/leaf, virtualization, cloud infrastructure