Arista 7050X Series Switches

The Arista DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F is a high-performance Arista switch engineered for demanding enterprise networks and modern data centers. This Arista switch is equipped with 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ and 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports, enabling unparalleled throughput and port density for scalable deployments. With a robust switching capacity of 1.44 Tbps and an ultra-low latency of 550 ns, it ensures advanced traffic management even with heavy workloads and mission-critical applications. Featuring advanced traffic management through a quad-core x86 CPU and substantial 16 MB packet buffer, the DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F minimizes congestion and optimizes enterprise network operations. Data centers benefit from support for up to 4,096 VLAN IDs and a MAC address table size of 288,000, allowing large, dynamic environments to operate seamlessly. Coupled with front-to-back airflow and redundant modular fans and power supplies, the DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F provides carrier-grade hardware resiliency. Its optimized design ensures that advanced traffic management and automation are achievable in the most challenging multinational enterprise and cloud data centers. Ultimately, the DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F delivers a compelling combination of next-generation throughput, low-latency switching, and scalable network architecture, establishing itself as a top choice for businesses building resilient, future-proofed data center fabrics across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

Product Features Comparison

Model	DCS-7050SX2-72Q-F	Arista DCS-7170-64C-F	Arista DCS-7010T-48-DC-F	Arista DCS-7160-48TC6-F
Brand	Arista	Arista	Arista	Arista
Port Configuration	48 x 10Gb SFP+ 6 x 40Gb QSFP+	64 x 100Gb QSFP	48 x 1Gb RJ45 4 x 10Gb SFP+	48 x 10Gb RJ45 6 x 100Gb QSFP
Switching Capacity	1.44 Tbps	12.8 Tbps	176 Gbps	2.16 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	1080 Mpps	Up to 4.8 Bpps	132 Mpps	2.4 Bpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a