Model: DCS-7160-48YC6-R Switch
The Arista DCS-7160-48YC6-R is an advanced enterprise edge switch built for environments demanding high port density and low latency. It is engineered with cutting-edge hardware and operates on Arista EOS, ensuring agile, scalable, and automated data center and enterprise deployments. As an edge switch, it offers a flexible port configuration with 48 x 25GbE SFP28 and 6 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports, making it capable of supporting rapid east-west traffic and future-proofing modern network topologies. The utilization of Arista EOS as the fundamental network operating system brings operational consistency, programmability, and robust automation capabilities to a diverse set of use cases, from classic networking to contemporary cloud-native approaches. Compliance with NEBS standards extends this switch's suitability into telco-centric and mission-critical infrastructures, supporting reliability even under strenuous conditions common in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Targeting distributors, SME system integrators, and enterprise end users, the Arista DCS-7160-48YC6-R addresses the convergence of speed, resilience, and feature extensibility, providing essential advancements for organizations in need of high throughput and low latency without operational compromise. This model embodies the edge switch concept, allowing seamless integration at the network's periphery, while Arista EOS ensures consistent service delivery, and NEBS validation supports deployments in environments where stringent network uptime and safety regulations prevail. As the demands on modern networks surge, this switch meets them with extensive software features including Advanced Layer 2/3, VXLAN, and Segment Routing. Its efficient cooling, energy-saving design, and manageable form factor round out a comprehensive solution that is ready to power the next generation of digital business, hybrid clouds, and interconnected data hubs.
Product Applications Scenarios
Data Center
Enhances high-bandwidth connections and automation, reducing latency in mission-critical data centers by up to 40%.
Enterprise Network
Arista EOS enables secure, scalable connectivity with high port flexibility, lowering OPEX for multi-site enterprises by 30%.
Service Providers
NEBS compliance ensures robust, carrier-grade reliability, minimizing downtime for service provider edge cloud rollouts.
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number |
Description |
| Arista PWR-500AC-R |
500W AC Power Supply Module for Arista switches, ensures reliable power redundancy. |
| SFP-25G-SR |
Arista 25GBASE-SR SFP28 transceiver for short-range connectivity on DCS-7160-48YC6-R. |
| QSFP-100G-SR4 |
Arista-branded 100G QSFP28 transceiver for high-speed uplink expansion. |