Overview
The
Arista DCS-7050CX3M-32S-F is a high-performance
100GbE QSFP28 fixed-configuration switch in the
Arista 7050X3 Series, delivering
32 × 100GbE QSFP28 interfaces in a compact 1RU form factor. It supports breakout configurations for flexible multi-speed deployments depending on optics and EOS configuration.
The
CX3M variant is commonly selected in larger routed and overlay-based fabrics where additional scale headroom and enhanced feature support are required. This model includes
hardware-based MACsec encryption support for secure high-speed link protection. The
-F designation indicates
front-to-rear airflow for cold-aisle to hot-aisle rack environments.
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Key Hardware Characteristics
- Interfaces: 32 × 100GbE QSFP28 ports with breakout support (configuration-dependent).
- Low-latency 7050X3 architecture: Designed for predictable forwarding performance in high-throughput data center fabrics.
- Security: Hardware-based MACsec (802.1AE) encryption support for secure link-level traffic protection.
- Overlay-ready: Optimized for EVPN/VXLAN spine–leaf architectures and scalable routed deployments.
- Arista EOS: Automation-ready operating system supporting advanced routing, telemetry, and programmable APIs.
- Redundancy: Field-replaceable power supplies and hot-swappable fan modules (configuration dependent).
Operational Use Cases
- 100GbE spine roles in EVPN/VXLAN fabrics
- High-speed aggregation in growth-oriented data center environments
- Secure inter-switch links requiring MACsec encryption
- Latency-sensitive enterprise or cloud fabrics
Airflow Variant
This model is the
front-to-rear (-F) airflow configuration. For deployments requiring front-to-rear airflow, see:
DCS-7050CX3M-32S-R.
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