Description
The Arista DCS-7280SR-48C6-R switch is a high-performance data center and enterprise aggregation platform engineered for environments that require dense 10 Gigabit fiber connectivity, advanced deep-buffer routing capability, and scalable high-bandwidth throughput. It features 48 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ ports along with 6 x 40/100 Gigabit QSFP uplink ports, delivering substantial bandwidth for connecting servers, storage systems, virtualization hosts, and high-demand aggregation infrastructure across modern data center deployments. Arista built the 7280SR-48C6 platform with 2.16 Tbps of switching capacity, a large 4 GB packet buffer, and wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding in a compact 1RU fixed-form design, while the “R” model designates rear-to-front airflow for hot-aisle/cold-aisle deployment compatibility.
With Arista EOS licensing, this model supports advanced Layer 3 routing, VXLAN virtualization, automation, deep telemetry visibility, and cloud-scale traffic engineering through Arista’s modular software ecosystem, with Enhanced L3 licensing commonly paired on this Group 2 fixed platform for expanded enterprise routing functions. Network engineers also continue to regard the 7280SR family as one of Arista’s stronger fixed deep-buffer 10G/100G aggregation options because of its mature EOS software stability, large route scale, and proven long-term use in demanding routing and aggregation environments—making it an excellent choice for organizations building resilient, high-bandwidth switching infrastructure designed for serious enterprise scalability.
