The Arista DCS-7280CR2K-30-F is a powerful 100GbE switch designed for high-performance environments, including enterprise cores, service providers, and hyperscale data centers. Featuring 30x QSFP28 ports supporting multiple speeds (100G/50G/40G/25G/10G), this unit delivers 6Tbps of switching capacity and a blazing 2.51 billion packets per second (Bpps) forwarding rate. With support for AlgoMatch-2, VXLAN routing, PTP, advanced monitoring, and virtualization tools, the switch is built for next-gen workloads requiring ultra-low latency, scalability, and precision control.
Configured with front-to-back airflow, five high-efficiency fan modules, and dual 1600W redundant power supplies, the 7280CR2K-30-F is optimized for dense rack deployments and enterprise cooling requirements. Built on Arista's award-winning EOS, this switch offers a feature-rich, programmable environment ideal for advanced automation and analytics.
Key Features & Benefits:
30x QSFP28 Ports Run 100/50/40/25/10GbE connectivity depending on your data center needs.
Massive Switching Power 6Tbps capacity and 2.51Bpps forwarding rate for high-throughput networks.
Front-to-Back Airflow Optimized thermal architecture for dense deployments.
Advanced Layer 2 & 3 Features Full support for OSPF, BGP, VRFs, MLAG, and more.
VXLAN Support Built-in L2/L3 overlay support for modern network virtualization.
High-Precision Time Sync Includes IEEE 1588 PTP for timing-sensitive environments.
12GB Packet Buffer Eliminates microbursts and optimizes flow handling.
Built on Arista EOS Extensible OS with ZTP, advanced CLI, streaming telemetry, and automation tools.
Ideal Uses:
Enterprise and Carrier Core Networks Scalable throughput with extensive protocol support.
Hyperscale Data Centers Low-latency switching for modern cloud and storage applications.
VXLAN Routing & Virtualized Environments Seamless integration with overlay networks.
High-Frequency & Financial Applications Low jitter, low latency architecture with PTP synchronization.
Specifications
Condition:
Refurbished device with minor scratches and scuffs. Device has undergone extensive testing and is fully functional.
Manufacturer & Model:
Arista DCS-7280CR2K-30-F
Form Factor:
1U Rackmount High-Capacity 100GbE Data Center Switch
Port Configuration:
Network Ports: 30x QSFP28 (Support 100G/50G/40G/25G/10G)
Management Ports: 1x RJ45 Gigabit, 1x RS-232 Serial, 2x USB
SFP/QSFP Modules: Not Included
Performance Specifications:
Switching Capacity: 6 Terabits per second (Tbps)
Forwarding Rate: 2.51 Billion Packets per Second (Bpps)
Latency: From 3.8 microseconds
MAC Address Table Size: 768,000
IPv4 LPM Routes: Up to 1.3 Million
IPv6 LPM Routes: Up to 1 Million
IPv4 Host Routes: Up to 768K
Multicast Routes: Up to 768K
VLAN Support: 4096 VLANs
Packet Buffer: 12GB Shared Buffer
System Hardware:
CPU: High Performance x86 CPU
System Memory: Up to 32GB DRAM
Flash Memory: 4GB
Operating System: Arista EOS (Group 3) | Min Version: 4.20.3 | AlgoMatch-2
Cooling & Power:
Airflow Direction: Front-to-Back (Red Handles)
Fan Modules: 5x FAN-7001D-F (Included)
Power Supplies: 2x PWR-1600AC-F 1600W (Included)
DC Option (Not Included): PWR-1611-DC-RED
Layer 2 Features:
Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w), MSTP (802.1s), RPVST+
Q-in-Q, MLAG, Link Aggregation (LACP), VLAN Trunking
Jumbo Frames (9216 Bytes), Storm Control, IGMP Snooping
SMPTE-2059-2, AVB
Layer 3 & Routing Features:
Static Routing, BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, RIP v2
128-Way ECMP, VRFs, PBR, BFD, VRRP, VARP
Multicast Support:
PIM-SM / PIM-SSM / PIM-BiDir
MSDP, IGMP v2/v3, Anycast RP
Advanced Monitoring:
LANZ, Congestion Notification, SPAN/TAP
sFlow, Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Integrated TCPDump
Logging via USB, Enhanced Mirroring, CLI Scheduler
IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
Virtualization & Security:
VXLAN Bridging & Routing, VM Tracer, MAC ACLs
TACACS+, RADIUS, DHCP Snooping, ACL Logging
Control Plane Protection, Secure Boot, MAC Security
Quality of Service (QoS):
8 Queues per Port, 802.1p and DSCP QoS
ECN Marking, DCBX, WRR, PFC, ETS
Network Management:
SNMP v1/v2/v3, Telnet, SSHv2, Syslog
USB/Serial Console, AAA, Arista CloudVision
Configuration Rollback, Event Manager, Linux Tools
Environmental:
Dimensions: 1U Standard Rack (HxWxD: standard 1.75" height)
Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temp: -40°C to 70°C
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
Documentation & Resources:
📄 View Full Technical Datasheet Here
Warranty & Inclusions
Warranty: 3-Month Carry-In Warranty
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