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The Arista DCS-7050CX3-32S-F is a compact, ultra-low-latency 100GbE QSFP28 switch built for high-performance leaf and spine roles in modern data center fabrics. It delivers 32 × 100GbE QSFP28 ports in a fixed 1RU platform and supports breakout options for multi-speed deployments depending on optics, DAC/AOC, and EOS configuration.
Within the Arista 7050X3 Series, the CX3-32S is commonly selected when you want predictable low-latency forwarding and dense 100G connectivity without adding deep-buffer aggregation complexity. The -F suffix indicates front-to-rear airflow for cold-aisle to hot-aisle deployments.
BrightStar Systems supplies professionally tested refurbished units backed by our 1-Year In-House Warranty.
This model is the front-to-rear (-F) airflow variant. For rear-to-front airflow, see:
DCS-7050CX3-32S-R.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| End of Sale announcement | September 20, 2025 |
| Last day to order from Arista | March 20, 2026 |
| Last day to add a service contract / request hardware failure analysis | March 20, 2027 |
| Last day for software bug fixes and support | March 20, 2029 |
| Last day to renew an existing service contract | March 20, 2030 |
| End of life (last day for TAC support and hardware RMA) | March 20, 2031 |
Arista’s named replacement for the DCS-7050CX3-32S is the DCS-7050CX3-32C.
The DCS-7050CX3-32S is no longer orderable from Arista since March 20, 2026, and BrightStar Systems continues to supply the DCS-7050CX3-32S-F refurbished, tested and covered by our 1-year in-house warranty, and stocks the DCS-7050CX3-32C for customers migrating. Lifecycle dates checked against Arista’s End of Sale notice 22419 on September 25, 2026; see our Arista end-of-life list for every affected model.
The DCS-7050CX3-32S-F switch features 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports, providing high-speed connectivity and flexibility for various networking requirements.
The DCS-7050CX3-32S-F operates on Arista’s Extensible Operating System (EOS), which offers advanced automation, programmability, and management features.
Yes, the DCS-7050CX3-32S-F supports Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Ethernet VPN (EVPN), facilitating efficient network virtualization and segmentation.
The DCS-7050CX3-32S-F is designed to optimize power consumption and cooling efficiency. It has a typical power draw of 168W, making it an energy-efficient choice for data centers.
The DCS-7050CX3-32S-F provides high throughput with low latency, ensuring reliable and fast performance for modern data center environments.
