NEW Arista DCS‑7050SX3‑96YC8-F/ R – 96× 25G SFP28 + 8× 100G QSFP100 High‑Performance 2RU Data Center Switch

The Arista DCS‑7050SX3‑96YC8 is a high‑density, next‑generation 25G/100G leaf switch engineered for modern cloud, enterprise, and hyperscale data centers. As part of the Arista 7050X3 Series, these platforms deliver exceptional performance with up to 6.4 Tbps throughput and 2 billion packets per second, enabling wire‑speed L2/L3 forwarding across all ports.

Featuring 96 × 25G SFP28 ports and 8 × 100G QSFP100 uplinks, the 7050SX3‑96YC8 models support flexible breakout options, including 4×10G, 4×25G, and 2×50G, making them ideal for high‑density server access or leaf‑spine deployments.

Available in front‑to‑back (‑F) and back‑to‑front (‑R) airflow variants, these switches integrate seamlessly into hot‑aisle/cold‑aisle data center designs. With 1+1 redundant power supplies, N+1 hot‑swappable fans, and over 94% power efficiency, the 7050SX3‑96YC8 delivers reliability and operational efficiency at scale.

Powered by Arista EOS, the platform supports advanced telemetry, automation, VXLAN, CloudVision, and a full suite of L2/L3 protocols for modern cloud networking.

Key Features

• 96 × 25G SFP28 ports
• 8 × 100G QSFP28 uplinks
• Up to 6.4 Tbps throughput & 2 Bpps forwarding
• Wire‑speed L2/L3 performance
• Breakout support: 4×10G, 4×25G, 2×50G
• Redundant, hot‑swappable PSUs & fans
• Front‑to‑back (‑F) or back‑to‑front (‑R) airflow
• Arista EOS® with CloudVision® integration
• Ideal for leaf‑spine, high‑density compute, and cloud edge

What’s Included

• Arista DCS‑7050SX3‑96YC8 Switch
• Airflow Matching Fans & Dual Power Supplies
• Rack Mount Kit
• Power Cords
• Console Cable