'TOP-OF-RACK LEAF / DATA CENTER SWITCH'}
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Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# New - 48x25GbE 8x100GbE Switch
MPN: DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C#
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The Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# is a purpose-built, enterprise-grade data center switch designed for demanding high-performance environments. Part of Arista's proven 7050X3 series, this 1RU platform combines 48 ports of 25GbE SFP connectivity with 8 ports of 100GbE, delivering a powerful mix of server-facing density and high-bandwidth uplink capacity in a compact form factor.The 'C#' suffix indicates that this unit ships without fans and power supplies, allowing network architects and data center operators to configure the switch with their preferred airflow direction (front-to-rear or rear-to-front) and redundant power supply units to match existing infrastructure standards. This configurability makes it especially well-suited for environments with strict hot/cold aisle containment requirements.
Powered by Arista's EOS (Extensible Operating System), the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# provides a consistent, programmable, and feature-rich network operating environment. EOS supports a wide range of routing protocols, automation frameworks, and telemetry capabilities, enabling modern NetDevOps workflows and deep network observability.
Whether deployed as a top-of-rack (ToR) leaf switch connecting high-density server clusters or as part of a spine-leaf fabric, the 7050SX3-48YC8C# offers the port density, forwarding performance, and operational flexibility required in today's cloud and enterprise data centers. Purchased new through WhaleyComm, this unit arrives with full manufacturer support eligibility.
Technical Specifications
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'Arista Networks', 'Model / MPN': 'DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C#', 'Series': '7050X3', 'Condition': 'New', 'Form Factor': '1RU', '25GbE SFP Ports': '48', '100GbE Ports': '8', 'Operating System': 'Arista EOS', 'Fans Included': 'No (configurable — sold separately)', 'Power Supplies Included': 'No (configurable — sold separately)', 'Deployment Role': 'Top-of-Rack Leaf / Data Center Switch'}
Ideal Use Cases
Top-of-Rack Server Connectivity
Deploy the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# as a top-of-rack leaf switch to connect up to 48 high-performance servers at 25GbE. The 8x100GbE uplinks provide ample bandwidth for aggregation to spine-layer switches in a leaf-spine fabric.
High-Density Spine-Leaf Fabric Deployment
Integrate this switch into a scalable spine-leaf architecture to support modern virtualized workloads, containers, and bare-metal servers. Its mix of 25GbE and 100GbE ports enables efficient east-west traffic handling across the data center fabric.
Flexible Data Center Buildouts with Airflow Requirements
The configurable fan and PSU design (C# model) makes this switch ideal for environments with strict airflow standards or existing PSU infrastructure. Operators can select front-to-rear or rear-to-front airflow modules to align with hot/cold aisle containment strategies.
What's Included
✔ Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# Switch (1RU chassis)
✔ Rack-mount hardware
⚠ Fans: Not included — must be ordered separately (customer-configurable)
⚠ Power Supplies: Not included — must be ordered separately (customer-configurable)
⚠ Transceivers/SFP modules: Not included — sold separately
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Compatibility Details
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The Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# runs Arista EOS, which is compatible with a broad ecosystem of network automation tools including Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and NAPALM. It supports standard 25GbE SFP28 transceivers on downlink ports and 100GbE QSFP28 transceivers on uplink ports from Arista and compatible third-party vendors. This switch integrates natively into Arista CloudVision for centralized network management, telemetry, and change control. It is compatible with Arista's full range of fan modules and power supply units — customers should confirm correct airflow direction and wattage requirements before ordering accessories. BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and EVPN protocol support ensures seamless integration into multi-vendor and Arista-native data center fabrics.
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Orders ship within 1-2 business days.
Returns
Contact support for DOA or warranty issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The 'C#' designation means the switch is sold as a base chassis without fans or power supply units included. You will need to separately order compatible Arista fan modules (in your preferred airflow direction) and power supplies before the unit is operational.
The 48 downlink ports use 25GbE SFP28 transceivers, and the 8 uplink ports use 100GbE QSFP28 transceivers. Transceivers are not included with this unit and must be purchased separately based on your cabling and distance requirements.
Yes, the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# runs Arista EOS and is fully compatible with Arista CloudVision (CVP and CV-as-a-Service) for centralized provisioning, telemetry, and network change management.
This unit is sold as new, which means it is eligible for Arista support contracts. We recommend verifying support registration requirements with Arista directly upon receipt to activate warranty and service entitlements.
Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# New - 48x25GbE 8x100GbE Switch
$15,850.00
Arista
Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C# New - 48x25GbE 8x100GbE Switch
MPN: DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C#
$15,850.00
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