DCS-7280QR-C72M-R, Arista 7280R Switch, 72x40GbE QSFP+/16x100GbE QSFP/Rear-F2B Airflow

The Arista DCS-7280QR-C72M-R is a high-performance enterprise switch targeted for next-gen data center and cloud backbone architectures. Designed with scalability in mind, it features an efficient upgrade path, allowing organizations to expand network capacity effortlessly as business demands grow. As a TAA compliant device, it serves customers with rigorous regulatory needs for procurement and deployment, increasing its relevance in public and commercial sectors across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its 72x 40GbE QSFP+ ports deliver massive interconnect bandwidth, reinforced by 5.76 Tbps throughput for rapid, lossless data transfer. Low latency, less than 3μs, is engineered to meet mission-critical requirements in high-frequency trading, research, and cloud-scale applications. With energy smart features, it significantly optimizes power consumption, helping enterprises lower operational costs and reduce environmental impact across data centers. The dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies maximize uptime for distributed enterprise networks and service providers. A robust 16MB packet buffer enables smooth traffic bursts, and intelligent management interfaces promote simplified operations for system integrators or IT teams. The Arista DCS-7280QR-C72M-R is trusted by resellers and systems integrators for competitive tenders, supported by international warranties and supply-chain reliability. This model excels both as a core and aggregation switch for massive virtualized workloads, enabling cloud and digital transformation for organizations of all scales. Whether you are a distributor, integrator, or end user, this solution promises flexible, regulatory-compliant, and power-efficient network foundations for today's and tomorrow's digital infrastructure.

Product Features Comparison

Model	Arista DCS-7280QR-C72M-R	Arista DCS-7160-48YC6-R	Arista DCS-7280CR3-32P4-M#	Arista DCS-7050CX3-32S-F
Brand	Arista	Arista	Arista	Arista
Port Configuration	72x 40GbE QSFP+	48 x 25GbE SFP28 and 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports	32 x 100GbE QSFP	32
Switching Capacity	5.76 Tbps	3.6 Tbps	Up to 12.8 Tbps	6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	n/a	n/a	Up to 4.8 Bpps	2.4 Bpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a