REFURBISHED
Arista
Arista DCS-7160-32CQ Refurbished 32x100GbE QSFP28 Switch
MPN: DCS-7160-32CQ-F
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Lifetime
Warranty
ISO 9001
Certified Testing
R2v3
Responsible Refurb
25+
Years
5K+
Customers
ISO
Certified
✓
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.
32-port 100GbE density. 6.4 Tbps non-blocking throughput. Backed by 25 years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Arista DCS-7160-32CQ-F is a 32-port QSFP+/QSFP28 data center switch from the Arista 7160 Series, professionally tested, fully inspected, and reset to factory defaults before shipment. Every unit leaves our facility ready for immediate rack installation with zero configuration residue from prior deployments.The DCS-7160-32CQ delivers up to 6.4 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and a forwarding rate of up to 2.4 Bpps, making it purpose-built for the scale demands of modern cloud, enterprise, and service-provider environments. All 32 QSFP+/QSFP28 ports support 40GbE and 100GbE natively, with per-port breakout capability to 4x10GbE or 4x25GbE for flexible downstream connectivity. Running Arista EOS, the platform delivers wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding alongside advanced automation, telemetry, and programmability. Dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans support continuous uptime in demanding production environments, and the compact 1RU form factor makes it an efficient choice for high-density leaf or spine roles.
Purchasing refurbished Arista hardware through WhaleyComm gives enterprise teams access to proven, high-performance infrastructure at a significant reduction versus new list pricing. WhaleyComm is ISO 9001, R2v3, e-Stewards, and UNEDA certified, with 25+ years of experience serving 5,000+ enterprise customers worldwide. Every unit ships with a full Lifetime Warranty.
Technical Specifications
Brand
Arista
Model
DCS-7160-32CQ
SKU
DCS-7160-32CQ-F
Product Type
Switch
Form Factor
1RU
Total Ports
32
Port Type
QSFP+ / QSFP28
Port Speed
40GbE and 100GbE
Breakout Support
4x10GbE or 4x25GbE per port
Switching Capacity
6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
2.4 Bpps
Layer Support
Layer 2 and Layer 3
Operating System
Arista EOS
Power Supply
Dual hot-swappable AC
Airflow
Front-to-Rear (F model)
Condition
Refurbished
Ideal Use Cases
Data Center Leaf Switch
The DCS-7160-32CQ's 32 ports of 100GbE connectivity and 6.4 Tbps non-blocking capacity make it an ideal leaf node in a spine-leaf fabric, delivering high-density server and storage connectivity without bottlenecks.
Data Center Spine Switch
In smaller or mid-scale spine-leaf architectures, the 7160-32CQ provides the forwarding capacity and port density required to aggregate traffic from multiple leaf switches with full wire-speed performance.
Cloud and Hyperscale Network Buildout
Running Arista EOS with support for VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, MLAG, and advanced telemetry, this switch is well suited for teams building or expanding cloud-style network fabrics with automation-first operational models.
High-Performance Computing Interconnect
The 2.4 Bpps forwarding rate and low-latency architecture support HPC clusters and AI/ML workloads requiring consistent, predictable network performance at scale.
Network Refresh or Capacity Expansion
Enterprises refreshing aging 10GbE or 40GbE infrastructure can deploy the DCS-7160-32CQ as a cost-effective path to 100GbE density while maintaining compatibility with existing breakout cabling through 4x10GbE or 4x25GbE breakout modes.
What's Included
Arista DCS-7160-32CQ switch
Installed dual AC power supplies
Installed fan modules
Console cable
Power cord(s)
Rack-mount kit
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
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
COMPATIBLE PLATFORMS
✓
The -F airflow model is compatible with standard cold-aisle/hot-aisle rack configurations.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
The Arista DCS-7160-32CQ is compatible with standard QSFP+ and QSFP28 transceivers and DAC/AOC breakout cables for 4x10GbE and 4x25GbE connectivity.
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
It operates within Arista 7160 Series leaf-spine fabric architectures and is supported by Arista EOS, including features such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, sFlow, LANZ, DANZ, ECMP, and MPLS.
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-rear airflow, meaning intake at the port side and exhaust at the power supply side. This is the standard cold-aisle-to-hot-aisle orientation used in most modern data center rack deployments. If your environment requires rear-to-front airflow, the DCS-7160-32CQ-R variant provides that configuration.
Yes. All 32 ports are QSFP+/QSFP28 compatible, supporting both 40GbE and 100GbE transceivers natively. Each port also supports breakout cables to deliver 4x10GbE or 4x25GbE connections, providing significant flexibility for mixed-speed environments.
The unit is reset to factory defaults as part of our professional testing process. Arista EOS is the native operating system for this platform. Customers should verify their EOS licensing entitlements with Arista directly, as software license management is handled through Arista's licensing portal.
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-7160-32CQ Refurbished 32x100GbE QSFP28 Switch
$1,299.00
Arista
Arista DCS-7160-32CQ Refurbished 32x100GbE QSFP28 Switch
MPN: DCS-7160-32CQ-F
$1,299.00
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