Arista DCS‑7050SX3‑48YC8C 48‑Port 25GbE + 8‑Port 100GbE MACsec Data Center Switch

The Arista DCS‑7050SX3‑48YC8C is a next‑generation, high‑performance 25GbE/100GbE data center switch designed for modern cloud networks, enterprise fabrics, and high‑density leaf/spine deployments. Featuring 48× SFP/SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25GbE and 8× QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks supporting 40/100GbE, the 7050SX3‑48YC8C‑F delivers exceptional throughput, ultra‑low latency, and advanced security with MACsec‑capable uplinks.

Powered by Arista EOS, the switch supports VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, advanced L3 routing, deep telemetry, and full automation APIs. 

Key Features

• 48× SFP/SFP28 ports (1/10/25GbE)
• 8× QSFP+/QSFP28 uplinks (40/100GbE)
• MACsec‑capable uplinks (C‑model)
• Front‑to‑back airflow (‑F)
• Ultra‑low latency architecture
• High‑performance Arista EOS
• VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, advanced L3 routing
• CloudVision telemetry + automation
• Hot‑swappable power supplies and fans
• 1U compact form factor

Technical Specifications

• Model: DCS‑7050SX3‑48YC8C
• Switching Capacity: ~4 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: ~3 Bpps
• Latency: ~800 ns typical
• CPU: Multi‑core x86
• Memory: 8–16 GB (varies by revision)
• Flash Storage: 16–32 GB
• Operating System: Arista EOS
• Form Factor: 1U
• Power Supplies: Dual, hot‑swappable
• Fans: Hot‑swappable

Ideal Use Cases

• High‑density 25GbE server access
• 100GbE uplink aggregation
• Secure data center fabrics requiring MACsec
• Cloud, virtualization, and containerized workloads
• Low‑latency environments (HPC, storage, analytics)
• VXLAN/EVPN leaf deployments

What’s Included

• Arista DCS‑7050SX3‑48YC8C Switch
• Rackmount kit
• Power supplies (varies by configuration)
• Console cable
• Power cords