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REFURBISHED
Arista
Arista DCS-7280CR2A-30-F Refurbished - 30x100GbE QSFP28 Switch
MPN: DCS-7280CR2A-30-F
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Lifetime
Warranty
ISO 9001
Certified Testing
R2v3
Responsible Refurb
25+
Years
5K+
Customers
ISO
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 100GbE performance at enterprise scale. Tested, trusted, and ready to deploy.
This refurbished Arista DCS-7280CR2A-30-F is a high-density, carrier-class data center switch delivering 30 ports of 100GbE QSFP28 connectivity with front-to-rear airflow. Part of the Arista 7280R2A Series, every unit has been professionally tested, fully inspected, and reset to factory defaults — ensuring dependable, ready-to-deploy operation backed by WhaleyComm's ISO 9001-certified processes.The DCS-7280CR2A-30-F is engineered for cloud-scale spine and aggregation deployments where throughput, buffer depth, and routing scale are non-negotiable. The platform runs Arista EOS, delivering advanced automation, streaming telemetry, and deep programmability across protocols including VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS. Each QSFP28 port supports 100G, 40G, and breakout configurations to 4x25G or 4x10G, providing flexible cabling options for mixed-density environments. AlgoMatch hardware and expanded memory further extend the platform's capabilities for large-scale routing tables and advanced traffic steering.
Purchasing refurbished from WhaleyComm means enterprise-grade Arista hardware at a fraction of new list pricing — without compromise on reliability. With 25+ years of experience and 5,000+ enterprise customers served, WhaleyComm is the trusted source for mission-critical network infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
Brand
Arista
Model
DCS-7280CR2A-30-F
Series
Arista 7280R2A
100GbE QSFP28 Ports
30
Airflow Direction
Front-to-Rear
Port Flexibility
Each port supports 100G, 40G, 4x25G breakout, or 4x10G breakout
Switching Capacity
Up to 6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
Up to 2.4 Bpps
Buffer Architecture
Ultra-deep buffers
Memory
Expanded (AlgoMatch)
Layer 2 Protocols
VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG
Layer 3 Protocols
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS
Network OS
Arista EOS
Power Supply
Redundant, hot-swappable
Fan Modules
Redundant, hot-swappable
Condition
Refurbished
Ideal Use Cases
Data Center Spine Layer
The DCS-7280CR2A-30-F delivers the non-blocking throughput and deep buffer architecture required for high-density spine deployments in modern leaf-spine fabrics, supporting ECMP and EVPN-VXLAN overlays at scale.
Cloud and Hyperscale Aggregation
With 30 ports of 100GbE and up to 6.4 Tbps switching capacity, this platform is purpose-built for aggregation layers in cloud and enterprise data centers requiring massive east-west traffic handling.
High-Performance Computing Environments
Ultra-deep buffers absorb traffic bursts common in HPC and storage-heavy workloads, preventing packet loss and maintaining throughput integrity across all ports at wire speed.
Large-Scale BGP and MPLS Routing
AlgoMatch hardware and expanded memory enable support for very large routing tables, making this switch well suited for service provider edge and enterprise core routing deployments.
Network Telemetry and Automation Platforms
Arista EOS provides streaming telemetry, DANZ visibility, LANZ congestion monitoring, and open APIs — enabling deep integration with monitoring, orchestration, and automation frameworks.
Data Center Refresh and Cost Optimization
Organizations refreshing aging 40GbE infrastructure can adopt enterprise-validated 100GbE capacity at significantly reduced cost compared to new hardware pricing.
What's Included
Arista DCS-7280CR2A-30-F switch
Installed power supplies
Installed fan modules
Console cable
Power cords
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 Arista DCS-7280CR2A-30-F is part of the Arista 7280R2A Series and is compatible with Arista 7500R2 modular chassis environments as a line card peer in multi-chassis deployments.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
The switch runs Arista EOS and is compatible with standard QSFP28 and QSFP+ optics and DAC/AOC cables.
✓
Port breakout to 4x25G or 4x10G is supported with appropriate splitter cables and optics.
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.
AlgoMatch provides programmable hardware-based packet classification and filtering, enabling advanced traffic steering, security ACLs, and policy enforcement at wire speed. Combined with expanded memory, it supports significantly larger forwarding tables than standard 7280 variants.
Yes. Each QSFP28 port on the DCS-7280CR2A-30-F supports 100G, 40G, and breakout modes including 4x25G and 4x10G, depending on the optics and cables used. This makes it highly adaptable for environments transitioning from 40GbE to 100GbE infrastructure.
The -F designation indicates front-to-rear airflow, also referred to as port-side intake. This is the standard airflow direction for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center configurations where cold air enters from the front of the rack.
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-7280CR2A-30-F Refurbished - 30x100GbE QSFP28 Switch
$10,995.00
Arista
Arista DCS-7280CR2A-30-F Refurbished - 30x100GbE QSFP28 Switch
MPN: DCS-7280CR2A-30-F
$10,995.00
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