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Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F NEW — 96x25G + 8x100G 2RU Data Center Switch
MPN: DCS‑7050SX3‑96YC8-F
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25+
Years
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Customers
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Certified
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Tested
Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Wire-speed 25G/100G switching for modern data centers. Backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
The Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F is a new, factory-fresh 2RU data center switch from the Arista 7050X3 Series, purpose-built for high-density cloud, enterprise, and hyperscale environments. Equipped with 96 x 25G SFP28 server-facing ports and 8 x 100G QSFP100 uplinks, this model ships in front-to-back (-F) airflow configuration, aligning cleanly with standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center layouts. The back-to-front (-R) airflow variant is also available for environments requiring reverse airflow.The DCS-7050SX3-96YC8 delivers up to 6.4 Tbps aggregate throughput and 2 billion packets per second of wire-speed L2/L3 forwarding with no oversubscription. Flexible breakout support — 4x10G, 4x25G, and 2x50G — extends deployment options for mixed server and storage environments. Redundant 1+1 hot-swappable power supplies, N+1 hot-swappable fans, and greater than 94% PSU efficiency ensure the operational resilience required for mission-critical infrastructure. Arista EOS powers the platform with advanced streaming telemetry, VXLAN routing, CloudVision integration, Zero Touch Provisioning, and a full suite of L2/L3 protocols including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN, and MLAG.
WhaleyComm has served 5,000+ enterprise customers over 25+ years, and every unit we ship — new or refurbished — is backed by a Lifetime Warranty. At $11,850, this switch delivers hyperscale-class performance at a compelling price point compared to list, making it an ideal choice for organizations scaling leaf-spine fabrics without scaling their capital budget.
Technical Specifications
Form Factor
2RU Rackmount
25G SFP28 Ports
96
100G QSFP100 Uplink Ports
8
Aggregate Throughput
6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
2 Bpps
Forwarding
Wire-speed L2/L3, non-blocking
Breakout Support
4x10G, 4x25G, 2x50G per port
Airflow (this SKU)
Front-to-Back (-F)
Alternate Airflow Variant
Back-to-Front (-R)
Power Supply
1+1 Redundant, Hot-Swappable
Fan Configuration
N+1 Hot-Swappable
PSU Efficiency
Greater than 94%
Operating System
Arista EOS
Automation
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), eAPI, JSON-RPC, CloudVision
Telemetry
Streaming Telemetry, LANZ, sFlow
L2 Protocols
LACP, MLAG, IGMP, VXLAN
L3 Protocols
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN, PIM, VRRP, ECMP
Condition
New
Ideal Use Cases
Leaf-Spine Data Center Fabric
The 96 x 25G downlinks and 8 x 100G uplinks make this switch an ideal leaf node in a scalable leaf-spine architecture, delivering non-blocking bandwidth to high-density compute racks while maintaining clean spine connectivity.
High-Density Server Access
With 96 x 25G SFP28 ports in 2RU, the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8 provides one of the most port-dense server access solutions available, minimizing rack space consumption while delivering 25G connectivity to every server.
Cloud Edge and Hyperscale Deployments
Arista EOS, EVPN/VXLAN support, and CloudVision integration make this switch a natural fit for cloud builders and hyperscale operators running automated, telemetry-driven network fabrics.
Enterprise Data Center Modernization
Organizations upgrading from 10G server access to 25G can deploy this switch as a direct replacement, using 4x10G breakout on uplinks for phased migration without forklift upgrades.
Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Redundant hot-swappable PSUs and fans combined with greater than 94% power efficiency ensure continuous availability for applications that cannot tolerate unplanned downtime.
What's Included
Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F Switch
Airflow-Matched Fans
Dual Power Supplies
Rack Mount Kit
Power Cords
Console Cable
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25+ years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
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COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
The 96 x 25G SFP28 ports accept standard SFP28 (25G) and SFP+ (10G) transceivers.
✓
The 8 x 100G QSFP100 uplink ports are compatible with standard QSFP100 transceivers and support breakout cables for 4x10G, 4x25G, and 2x50G configurations.
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
The Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8 runs Arista EOS and is compatible with CloudVision for centralized management and telemetry.
SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS & STANDARDS
✓
The switch integrates with Arista's leaf-spine fabric designs and is interoperable with standard BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN, and VXLAN implementations.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The -F suffix designates front-to-back airflow, where cool air enters from the port side and exhausts out the rear — standard for cold-aisle intake configurations. The -R suffix designates back-to-front airflow for hot-aisle intake environments. Both variants are electrically identical in performance; the only difference is airflow direction to match your data center cooling layout.
Yes. Arista EOS on the DCS-7050SX3-96YC8 fully supports VXLAN routing and BGP EVPN, enabling standards-based overlay networking for multi-tenant and distributed data center environments. CloudVision integration provides centralized provisioning and telemetry visibility across the fabric.
Yes. The uplink ports support flexible breakout configurations including 4x10G, 4x25G, and 2x50G, allowing you to connect to existing 10G or 25G infrastructure during phased migrations or mixed-speed deployments.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F NEW — 96x25G + 8x100G 2RU Data Center Switch
$10,950.00
Arista
Arista DCS-7050SX3-96YC8-F NEW — 96x25G + 8x100G 2RU Data Center Switch
MPN: DCS‑7050SX3‑96YC8-F
$10,950.00
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