DCS-7280QRA-C36S - Arista Networks

The Arista DCS-7280QRA-C36S is a model from Arista Networks, which is a company known for its high-performance networking solutions. Specifically, the DCS-7280QRA-C36S belongs to their 7280 Series of switches, which are designed for high-density, low-latency data centre applications.

Here are some of the key features and specifications for the Arista 7280QRA-C36S:

Key Features:

• Form Factor: This switch comes in a 1RU (Rack Unit) form factor, which is common for high-density networking gear.

• 36 Ports: It has 36 ports, which are typically 100GbE QSFP28 ports, providing very high-speed connectivity.

• Ports: These ports are designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency network environments, particularly in data centres, cloud environments, and high-performance computing setups.

• High Throughput: The switch is designed to handle 100Gbps per port, and with 36 ports, this can deliver substantial aggregate throughput for large-scale data centre environments.

• Software: The switch operates on Arista's Extensible Operating System (EOS), which is a flexible and programmable OS, supporting rich features like network automation, monitoring, and SDN integration.

• Low Latency: Arista's hardware is well-known for delivering low-latency performance, which is crucial in environments where milliseconds matter, like in financial services or high-performance computing (HPC).

• Advanced Monitoring: The switch has built-in telemetry and monitoring capabilities to track network health and performance.