Arista DCS-7280TR3-40C6-F Overview
DCS-7280TR3-40C6-F is a fixed-configuration
1RU Arista 7280TR3 switch/router designed for high-density, high-performance data center environments. This model provides a mixed high-speed interface profile and is built for deployments that require
front-to-rear airflow (-F).
As part of the
7280TR3 platform, this system is optimized for
low-latency switching and scalable routing and is commonly deployed at the leaf, spine, and aggregation layers in modern data center fabrics.
Key Hardware Characteristics
- Form factor: 1RU fixed-configuration switch/router
- Platform: Arista 7280TR3 series
- Ports: 40 x 100GbE QSFP and 6 x 400GbE OSFP
- Airflow: Front-to-rear (-F)
- Deployment roles: Leaf, spine, aggregation, high-throughput switching
Operational Use Cases
The DCS-7280TR3-40C6-F is typically deployed in environments that require dense 100GbE connectivity alongside emerging 400GbE uplinks. Common use cases include large-scale data center fabrics, spine-layer switching, and aggregation deployments where front-to-rear airflow aligns with rack cooling standards.
Related 7280TR3 Variant
If your rack airflow direction requires the opposite cooling orientation, see the rear-to-front airflow variant:
Additional Technical Resources
In-depth technical overview of the Arista 7280R series
