Arista 7170 Series Switches

The Arista DCS-7170-32CD-R is an enterprise-class switch engineered to deliver ultra-high performance and reliability in modern networking environments. As an Arista switch, it is tailored for deployment in cloud data centers, offering advanced programmability, granular telemetry, and robust network automation to optimize operations at scale. Its 32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP ports make it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to secure efficient connectivity across dense data fabrics, core, or aggregation layers. With a switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps and ultralow latency starting from 800 ns, the DCS-7170-32CD-R is purpose-built for workloads where low latency is crucial, such as financial trading and high-performance computing. Leveraging the power of the Arista EOS, this switch ensures streamlined integration and simplified management across diverse enterprise networks. The DCS-7170-32CD-R harnesses high-performance x86 CPU architecture and offers up to 32 GB of system memory, embracing future growth and complex application requirements. Designed with back-to-front airflow, redundant power, and hot-swappable fan modules, it supports always-on operation necessary for mission-critical infrastructures. Offering advanced features for automation and visibility, the DCS-7170-32CD-R helps organizations realize consistent, high-throughput networking essential for meeting the demands of agile enterprise networks, cloud data centers, and latency-sensitive deployments.

Product Features Comparison

Model	Arista DCS-7170-32CD-R	Arista DCS-7050TX3-48C8-F	Arista CCS-720XP-48Y6-2F	Arista DCS-7280CR3-32D4-F
Port Configuration	32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP	48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45	48x 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE RJ45	32
Switching Capacity	6.4 Tbps	1.28 (2.56) Tbps	700 Gbps	n/a
Forwarding Rate	Up to 2.4 Bpps	1 Bpps	294 Mpps	6.4Tbps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	982W (with 1x 1050W AC PSU), 1850W (with 2x 1050W AC PSU), 1110W (with 2x 650W AC PSU), 857W (with 2x 500W DC PSU)	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a