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Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F New - 96x25GbE 8x100GbE Switch, Dual AC PSU
MPN: DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F
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The Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F is a purpose-built, enterprise-grade 1RU fixed-configuration switch designed for high-performance data center environments. As part of the Arista 7050X3 Series, this switch delivers exceptional port density and forwarding performance, making it ideal for leaf-layer deployments in spine-leaf architectures, top-of-rack server aggregation, and high-throughput campus core applications.Equipped with 96x 25GbE SFP28 ports and 8x 100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports, the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F provides the bandwidth headroom needed for modern virtualized workloads, NVMe-over-Fabrics storage traffic, and east-west data center traffic patterns. The front-to-rear airflow configuration ensures compatibility with standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center cooling designs, while the dual AC power supplies deliver the redundancy required for mission-critical environments.
Powered by Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), this switch offers a consistent, programmable network operating system with robust support for BGP EVPN, VXLAN, OpenConfig, gNMI streaming telemetry, and zero-touch provisioning. EOS enables tight integration with automation frameworks including Ansible, Terraform, and CloudVision, reducing operational overhead and accelerating deployment timelines.
This unit is sold New and is covered under Arista's standard hardware warranty. WhaleyComm provides enterprise procurement support to ensure seamless integration into your existing network infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer Part Number
DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F
Brand
Arista
Series
7050X3
Form Factor
1RU Fixed Configuration
25GbE SFP28 Ports
96
100GbE QSFP28 Uplink Ports
8
Airflow Direction
Front to Rear
Power Supply
Dual AC (2x AC included)
Condition
New
Operating System
Arista EOS
Ideal Use Cases
Leaf Layer in Spine-Leaf Architecture
The 96x 25GbE downlinks and 8x 100GbE uplinks make this switch an ideal leaf node in a modern spine-leaf fabric, efficiently aggregating server traffic and forwarding it to spine switches. Its support for BGP EVPN and VXLAN enables seamless Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlay networking across the data center.
High-Density Top-of-Rack Server Aggregation
With 96x 25GbE ports in a single 1RU chassis, the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F excels at connecting large numbers of 25GbE-capable servers in a top-of-rack deployment, minimizing cabling complexity. This density reduces the number of switches needed per rack row, lowering both capital and operational expenditure.
NVMe-oF and All-Flash Storage Networking
The combination of 25GbE server-facing ports and 100GbE uplinks provides the low-latency, high-bandwidth fabric required for NVMe-over-Fabrics and all-flash storage array connectivity. Arista EOS telemetry capabilities allow operators to monitor latency and congestion in real time, ensuring consistent storage performance.
What's Included
✔ Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F Switch (New)
✔ 2x AC Power Supply Units
✔ Standard rack mounting hardware
✔ Power cables (region-dependent)
✔ Arista EOS pre-installed
✔ Quick start documentation
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The Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F runs Arista EOS and is compatible with the full Arista 7000 Series ecosystem, including integration with Arista CloudVision for centralized network management, analytics, and automation. It supports standard 25GbE SFP28 and 100GbE QSFP28 optics and DAC/AOC cables from qualified vendors. EOS compatibility extends to industry-standard automation tools including Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, and OpenConfig/gNMI-based telemetry collectors. The switch is interoperable with standard BGP, OSPF, and EVPN/VXLAN implementations, enabling multi-vendor underlay and overlay designs where required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The switch provides 96x 25GbE SFP28 ports for server or downlink connectivity and 8x 100GbE QSFP28 ports for uplink connections to spine switches or higher-tier aggregation devices.
The DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F features front-to-rear airflow, which aligns with standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center cooling architectures where cold air enters from the front of the rack.
Yes, this unit includes dual AC power supplies as indicated by the product configuration, providing hardware redundancy to support high-availability and mission-critical deployments.
This switch runs Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), which supports advanced features including BGP EVPN, VXLAN, streaming telemetry via gNMI, zero-touch provisioning, and integration with CloudVision and third-party automation platforms.
Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F New - 96x25GbE 8x100GbE Switch, Dual AC PSU
$5,750.00
Arista
Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F New - 96x25GbE 8x100GbE Switch, Dual AC PSU
MPN: DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F
$5,750.00
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