Arista 7010 Series Switches (Used & Refurbished)
The Arista 7010 Series delivers compact, low-power 1GbE switching with 10GbE up...
Arista 7010 Series Switches (Used & Refurbished)
The Arista 7010 Series delivers compact, low-power 1GbE switching with 10GbE uplinks for data center, campus, and management network roles. BrightStar Systems supplies fully tested, used and refurbished Arista 7010 switches backed by our 1-Year In-House Warranty, helping you extend or modernize your network at a fraction of new hardware cost.
With 48× 1GbE copper access ports and flexible 10GbE uplinks in a compact 1RU platform, the 7010 family is ideal for out-of-band management, low-power top-of-rack, and high-density 1G server or appliance connectivity in modern data centers and enterprise environments.
Arista 7010 Series Overview
The Arista 7010 Series is designed for environments that still require large numbers of 1GbE copper ports but want enterprise-class features, automation, and monitoring from Arista EOS. These switches provide non-blocking performance, low-latency forwarding, and efficient power consumption in a shallow-depth 1RU form factor, making them a strong fit for management networks, tool networks, or 1G application tiers.
Key features of the Arista 7010 Series include:
48× 10/100/1000BASE-T copper access ports in 1RU
Multiple 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for aggregation or spine connectivity
Arista EOS for L2/L3 features, automation, and programmability
Low-power design for efficient data center and campus deployments
Front-to-rear or rear-to-front airflow options for flexible rack design
If you need higher-density 10/25/40/100GbE leaf/spine platforms, consider pairing the 7010 with higher-speed Arista 7050X or Arista 7060X switches in your design.
Explore More Arista and Juniper Switches
Arista 7010 switches are often deployed alongside higher-speed Arista leaf/spine platforms or Juniper EX/QFX switches depending on network design standards. BrightStar Systems can help you mix platforms where it makes engineering and budget sense.
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Related Arista 7000 Series Switch Families
Customers often evaluate the Arista 7010 Series alongside other Arista 7000 families when designing new racks or refreshing legacy 1GbE infrastructure. Use the links below to compare capacity, uplink options, and roles in a leaf–spine or collapsed core design.
Arista 7010 Series – Low-power 1GbE access and management networks
Arista 7050X Series – 10/40GbE leaf, spine, and aggregation
Arista 7060X Series – 25/100GbE high-density leaf/spine
Arista 7280 Series – Deep-buffered platforms for data center and service provider
BrightStar Systems can help you map where 7010 switches belong in a larger Arista EOS fabric with CloudVision, telemetry, and automation workflows.
Popular Arista 7010 Models
Below are some of the most frequently requested Arista 7010 switches from BrightStar Systems, all fully tested and backed by our in-house warranty.
DCS-7010T-48 – 48× 1GbE copper ports with 10GbE uplinks in a compact 1RU design.
DCS-7010T-48-F – 48× 1GbE ports with front-to-rear airflow for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center deployments.
DCS-7010T-48-R – 48× 1GbE ports with rear-to-front airflow for reversed rack orientations.
DCS-7010T-48-DC – 48× 1GbE ports with DC power input for telco or DC power-standardized environments.
Arista 7010 Technical Specs & Architecture
The 7010 family is built for environments that prioritize power efficiency, compact depth, and EOS feature consistency over raw bandwidth density. Many organizations use 7010 switches for management/out-of-band networks, lab clusters, or application tiers that still rely heavily on 1GbE copper.
Switching capacity: Non-blocking fabric sized for line-rate forwarding on all 1GbE access ports and 10GbE uplinks.
Forwarding performance: Low-latency packet forwarding suitable for typical enterprise and data center workloads.
Operating system: Arista EOS with a single binary image, advanced L2/L3 features, and full automation via eAPI and CLI scripting.
Resiliency: Redundant power supplies on select models, field-replaceable fans with directional airflow SKUs.
Management: Out-of-band management port, console access, and integration with Arista CloudVision for telemetry and centralized operations.
Arista 7010 Model Details
DCS-7010T-48
48× 10/100/1000BASE-T copper access ports
10GbE SFP+ uplink ports for aggregation or spine connectivity
Compact 1RU form factor suited for shallow-depth racks
Ideal for management networks, lab racks, or 1G-heavy application tiers
DCS-7010T-48-F
48× 1GbE copper ports with front-to-rear airflow
Designed for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center deployments
Good fit for racks that standardize on front-to-rear airflow patterns
DCS-7010T-48-R
48× 1GbE copper ports with rear-to-front airflow
Compatible with environments that use reversed airflow in certain rows or racks
Maintains consistent 7010 feature set while aligning with nonstandard cooling
DCS-7010T-48-DC
48× 1GbE copper ports powered via DC inputs
Suited to telco, carrier, or data center environments that standardize on DC power
Retains the same EOS feature set and low-power design as AC-powered variants
Compatible Optics, Cables & Accessories
Although Arista 7010 switches focus on 1GbE copper, the uplink ports support a range of SFP and SFP+ optics and DACs for upstream connectivity. BrightStar Systems can bundle optics and cables with your 7010 order.
Arista SFP/SFP+ Transceivers & Cables
1GbE SFP optics for fiber uplinks to aggregation or core switches
10GbE SFP+ optics for higher-speed uplinks or east–west links
Passive and active DAC cables for short-reach connections to 7050X/7060X leaf or spine switches
Accessory SKUs such as rack-mount kits, fan modules, and power supply variants
Common Arista 7010 Use Cases
Management and out-of-band networks providing 1GbE connectivity for server management ports, IPMI/iLO, and appliance OOB interfaces.
Tool and monitoring networks aggregating SPAN/TAP feeds or monitoring appliances that only require 1GbE.
Lab and development environments where low-power 1GbE is preferred and EOS parity with production fabrics is important.
1G-heavy application tiers that do not yet require 10/25GbE to each server but still benefit from reliable, modern EOS platforms.
Edge or branch racks where density and power efficiency matter more than 25/100GbE scale.
Why Buy Used or Refurbished Arista 7010 Switches?
Buying used Arista 7010 switches from BrightStar Systems can significantly reduce project costs while still giving you reliable EOS-based hardware. Our in-house testing and warranty help ensure predictable behavior in production or lab environments.
Substantial savings versus new Arista 7010 list pricing
Shorter lead times compared to many new-hardware channels
Fully tested, cleaned, and reset to factory defaults
Backed by our 1-Year In-House Warranty
How We Test Refurbished Arista 7010 Switches
Every 7010 switch we ship goes through a documented test and inspection process in our lab before it reaches your rack.
Power-on and POST verification with known-good optics and cables.
Port testing on 1GbE access ports and SFP/SFP+ uplinks, including link negotiation and basic traffic forwarding.
Verification of fan and power supply operation, including airflow direction where applicable.
EOS image load, configuration reset to factory defaults, and cleanup of any residual configs or user data.
Visual inspection, cleaning, and labeling so hardware arrives ready to install.
All Arista 7010 switches are backed by our in-house warranty, giving you confidence deploying refurbished hardware in critical environments.
Arista 7010 Lifecycle, Support & Replacement Planning
The 7010 Series serves customers who still have significant 1GbE needs but want consistency with Arista EOS and operational models. Many networks use 7010 switches alongside newer 10/25/100GbE leaf/spine platforms during phased refreshes.
Lifecycle position: Mature, stable platform used widely for management and 1GbE application tiers.
Software support: EOS release trains for the 7010 platform continue to provide security fixes and feature updates in supported versions.
Refresh options: 7050X and 7060X families for higher-speed rack roles, or 7280 for deep-buffered aggregation.
Mixed deployments: Many customers retain 7010 for OOB or lab while migrating production traffic to 7050X/7060X leaf/spine fabrics.
Arista 7010 Buy-Back and Trade-In Options
If you are decommissioning Arista 7010 switches, BrightStar Systems can help you recover value and simplify asset disposition.
Fast bids on surplus 7010 and related Arista hardware.
Support for rack or site-wide decommissioning projects.
Option to trade in 7010 inventory toward newer Arista 7050X, 7060X, or 7280 platforms.
Contact our team with an inventory list to get a buy-back or trade-in quote.
Arista & Juniper Expertise from Network Engineers
BrightStar Systems is more than a hardware broker. Our team works with Arista and Juniper platforms in real data center and campus designs, including mixed-vendor environments where EOS and Junos must coexist cleanly.
Experience designing Arista 7010 deployments for management networks, lab racks, and 1GbE-heavy tiers.
Guidance on integrating 7010 with Arista 7050X/7060X/7280 leaf/spine fabrics and telemetry via CloudVision.
Assistance matching optics, power supplies, and airflow SKUs to your standards across Arista and Juniper deployments.
If you have questions about where 7010 switches fit in your architecture, our engineers can walk through options before you buy.
FAQ – Arista 7010 Series
Q: What are typical use cases for the Arista 7010 Series?
A: Arista 7010 switches are often used for management and out-of-band networks, lab and development clusters, tool and monitoring networks, and application tiers that still rely heavily on 1GbE copper connections.
Q: How many 10GbE uplinks does a 7010 switch support?
A: Specific uplink port counts vary by model, but 7010 switches typically provide multiple 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports that can be used to connect to aggregation, core, or spine devices such as Arista 7050X or 7060X switches.
Q: How does the 7010 fit into a modern leaf–spine design?
A: In many designs, 7010 switches are not leaf/spine nodes themselves but connect into leaf or spine layers as a management or tool network, or serve as low-bandwidth top-of-rack switches for 1GbE-heavy tiers.
Q: What is the difference between DCS-7010T-48-F and DCS-7010T-48-R?
A: Both models provide 48× 1GbE copper ports and 10GbE uplinks, but they differ in airflow direction. The -F variant is typically front-to-rear airflow, while the -R variant is rear-to-front, allowing alignment with different cooling strategies in your racks.
Q: Should I choose 7010 or 7050X for a new rack?
A: If your rack has primarily 1GbE devices and power efficiency is a priority, the 7010 can be a good fit. If you are deploying new servers with 10/25GbE NICs or designing a high-bandwidth leaf–spine fabric, a 7050X or 7060X platform is usually the better choice.
Q: Do you buy used Arista 7010 hardware?
A: Yes. BrightStar Systems actively buys used Arista 7010 switches and other Arista 7000-series platforms. If you are decommissioning hardware, we can provide bids and assist with value recovery.
Q: Are refurbished 7010 switches suitable for production use?
A: Many customers deploy refurbished 7010 switches in production management or application tiers. Our lab testing, cleaning, and warranty coverage are designed to make used Arista hardware a reliable option when properly planned and maintained.
Q: Can Arista 7010 switches be managed with CloudVision?
A: Yes. When running supported EOS versions, 7010 switches can integrate with Arista CloudVision for configuration management, telemetry, and automation alongside other Arista platforms.
Q: How quickly can you ship Arista 7010 switches?
A: Lead times depend on inventory and configuration, but used and refurbished 7010 switches are often available for rapid shipment compared to new hardware channels. Request a quote for current availability and shipping timelines.
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