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DESCRIPTION
Arista DCS-7508-CH – 8-Slot 7500E Modular Chassis
The DCS-7508-CH is the bare Arista 7500E modular chassis, providing 8 line card slots, 2 supervisor slots and 6 fabric module slots in a 11 RU footprint. It is ordered without power supplies, fabric modules or supervisors so an existing estate can be rebuilt to a specific configuration.
Key Specifications
Line card slots: 8
Supervisor slots: 2
Fabric module slots: 6
Power supply slots: 4
Rack units: 11
Maximum throughput: 30 Tbps / 14.4 Bpps
Maximum power consumption: 5,790 W
Weight (chassis only): 95 lbs (43.1 kg)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 19.1 x 19 x 30 in (48.5 x 48.3 x 76.2 cm)
Fully Scheduled Lossless Architecture
The Arista 7500 platform is a purpose-built multi-chip system with end-to-end scheduling: a cell-based fabric sprays uniform cells across all fabric links, Virtual Output Queues eliminate head-of-line blocking, distributed credit scheduling keeps every egress port independent, and deep buffers absorb in-cast and bursts without packet loss – so a fully populated chassis behaves like a single, internally lossless switching chip. All models run Arista EOS.
Deployment Scenarios
Chassis-only refresh: reuse existing line cards, supervisors and power supplies while replacing the chassis itself
Spares and cold standby: keep a bare chassis on the shelf for rapid rebuild after a hardware failure
Staged build-out: populate slots over time as capacity demand grows – all modules are hot-insertable field-replaceable units
Lab and staging environments: a lower-cost route to a production-identical topology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many line cards does the DCS-7508-CH hold?
The DCS-7508-CH provides 8 line card slots, 2 supervisor slots and 6 fabric module slots.
Does the DCS-7508-CH include power supplies or modules?
No. This is the bare chassis. Power supplies, fabric modules, supervisors and line cards are ordered separately – or choose a factory bundle configuration.
What airflow does the DCS-7508-CH use?
Front-to-rear: air flows from the switch port side to the fan side.
Is the refurbished DCS-7508-CH tested before shipping?
Yes. BrightStar Systems inspects and tests every unit on original-spec firmware, performs a factory reset and configuration wipe, and backs it with warranty (1 year end-user / 90 days reseller).
BrightStar Systems supplies professionally tested refurbished Arista 7500 Series hardware. Every unit is inspected, tested on original-spec firmware, factory reset, and configuration wiped before shipment, and backed by our standard warranty. Modular systems and line cards of this class are typically project-priced – request a quote for current availability and pricing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DCS-7508-CH
Platform: Arista 7500E modular chassis (bare chassis, no modules)
