DCS-7280QR-C72-M#, Arista 7280R Switch, 72x40GbE QSFP+/16x100GbE QSFP/Expn Mem

The Arista DCS-7280QR-C72-M is a high-performance enterprise-class switch built to address the most demanding data center, HPC cluster, and cloud networking environments. Featuring 72 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports and a 5.76 Tbps switching capacity, this model offers an ideal upgrade path for organizations seeking future-proof scalability and agility in their core or aggregation layers. Its exceptional low latency of less than 800ns enables the switch to excel in high-frequency trading, scientific research, and latency-sensitive workloads. As a TAA compliant solution, the DCS-7280QR-C72-M is suitable for government and regulated industries, adhering to strict compliance requirements. Addressing deployment flexibility, it offers dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and variable airflow (front-to-back or back-to-front), ensuring maximum uptime in mission-critical environments. Customers benefit from the ability to deploy large-scale HPC cluster infrastructures without compromise, while also enjoying a seamless upgrade path for evolving business needs. The robust design and feature set make it a prime choice for global enterprises, managed service providers, and research organizations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America who require advanced network solutions with superior reliability and compliance assurance.

Product Features Comparison

Model	Arista DCS-7280QR-C72-M#	Arista DCS-7280CR3-32P4-F	Arista DCS-7280CR3K-32P4#	C1-N9K-C93108EXB24
Port Configuration	72 x 40GbE QSFP+ ports	32x 400G QSFP-DD	32 x 10G SFP+	48 × 10GBASE-T (RJ45), 6 × 100G QSFP28 uplink
Switching Capacity	5.76 Tbps	4.8 Tbps	4.2 Tbps	3.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	4.28 Bpps	2.4 Bpps	1.4 Bpps	2.6 Bpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a