£4,995.00
The Arista DCS-7280CR2A-30 is part of Arista's 7280R series of switches, which are designed for high-performance, low-latency networking. The model you're asking about is a 30-port, 100G-capable, fixed configuration switch that’s ideal for high-density data centres, providing both Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. The "CR" in the model name typically indicates it’s a "Compute and Routed" model.
Port Density:
30 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100G) QSFP28.
Provides extremely high-density, making it ideal for large-scale environments.
Performance:
The switch supports 100Gbps line rate across all ports and can handle massive bandwidth demands for data-heavy applications and workloads.
High forwarding capacity to support large-scale routing and switching.
Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System):
Arista’s EOS is built on Linux and supports programmability and automation.
EOS also includes advanced monitoring, telemetry, and troubleshooting features.
Software-Defined Networking (SDN):
Arista is known for offering support for SDN-based environments and cloud data centres.
The switches support APIs, including the popular OpenFlow and Arista's own EOS-based SDN solutions.
Low Latency:
Arista focuses on low-latency design, which is critical in applications like high-frequency trading, cloud computing, and large-scale virtualisation.
Power Efficiency:
The 7280 series is designed to be power-efficient, which is a significant consideration in large data centre deployments.
Hardware and Cooling:
The system supports high airflow and efficient cooling mechanisms, which is important for maintaining consistent performance under heavy workloads.
Scalability:
The 7280 series provides scalability options to adapt as your network needs grow. It's suitable for both medium-sized and large enterprise environments, especially where high throughput and low latency are a must.
