Arista 7050QX Switches

The Arista 7050QX Series is a pivotal part of the Arista portfolio of data center switches. Designed purposefully for 10/40GbE data center networks, the 7050QX Series presents a compact and energy-efficient design, equipped with wire-speed layer 2 and layer 3 features. These switches are a significant asset for software-defined cloud networking environments.

Recognizing the rising adoption of 10 Gigabit Ethernet servers and applications requiring greater bandwidth, the 7050QX-32 and 7050QX-32S models support a unique blend of 10G and 40G in a highly compact form. This flexibility allows users to build large leaf and spine networks, thus accommodating modern data centers, high-performance compute systems, and expansive data environments.

The 7050QX Series features 32 QSFP+ ports in a 1RU form factor, delivering rich layer 2 and layer 3 wire-speed performance with an impressive throughput of 2.56 Tbps. Additionally, these switches offer a low latency of 550ns in cut-through mode and share a 12 MB packet buffer pool, dynamically allocated to congested ports. The series exhibits industry-leading power efficiency, with an average power consumption of less than 5 watts per 40GbE port.

The 7050QX-32S model further enhances connectivity with four SFP+ ports internally shared with the first QSFP+ port, supporting direct connections to 10GbE and 1GbE interfaces.

A remarkable feature of the 7050QX Series is the optional built-in SSD, facilitating advanced logging, data captures, and other services directly on the switch. When paired with Arista EOS, the 7050QX Series is well-equipped to deliver advanced features for a diverse range of designs, including big data, cloud, virtualized, and traditional.

In summary, the Arista 7050QX Series is a formidable choice for modern data center switches. With its flexible port combination, high performance, low latency, power efficiency, and integrated SSD support, the series continues to redefine expectations for data center networking solutions.

Key Features:

1. Purpose-built for 10/40GbE data center networks
2. Compact and energy-efficient design
3. Wire-speed layer 2 and layer 3 features
4. Supports large leaf and spine networks
5. 32 QSFP+ ports in a 1RU form factor
6. Throughput of 2.56 Tbps
7. Low latency of 550ns in cut-through mode
8. 12 MB packet buffer pool, dynamically allocated to congested ports
9. Average power consumption of less than 5 watts per 40GbE port
10. Optional built-in SSD for advanced logging, data captures, and other services
11. Advanced feature delivery when combined with Arista EOS.