Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 Data Center Switch

The Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 is a next-generation 25G/100G fixed switch designed for high-density data center leaf and spine deployments. With 48× 25GbE ports and 8× 100GbE uplinks, it delivers unmatched scalability, performance, and efficiency for modern cloud and enterprise networks. Powered by Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), it further enables advanced programmability, network automation, and visibility at scale.

Moreover, the Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 provides high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and deep network visibility, making it an ideal choice for cloud providers, enterprises, and HPC environments. With 3.6 Tbps of switching capacity and a 1.44 Bpps forwarding rate, it ensures wire-speed performance across all ports. Therefore, organizations can rely on it for consistent and predictable delivery in demanding data center environments.

In addition, its compact 1U form factor integrates 48× 1/10/25GbE SFP28 ports and 8× 40/100GbE QSFP uplinks, supporting flexible scale-out architectures that evolve with business growth. Consequently, backed by redundant power supplies and hot-swappable fans, the switch guarantees enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical workloads.

Key Specifications: (Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8)

• Ports:
  • 48x SFP+ / SFP28 (1/10/25GbE)
  • 8x QSFP100 (40/100GbE uplinks)
• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 1.44 Bpps
• Airflow: Varies by SKU option (F = front-to-rear, R = rear-to-front)
• Software: Arista EOS (automation, telemetry, VXLAN, EVPN)
• Redundancy: Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies & fans
• Features: VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, sFlow, advanced QoS

Use Cases:

• Cloud Data Centers – Leaf/spine architectures with high-density 25G access and 100G uplinks
• Enterprise Networks – Aggregation and distribution with scalable automation
• Service Providers – Carrier-grade 25G/100G performance for edge deployments
• High-Performance Computing – Low-latency networking for compute-intensive workloads

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