Arista 7280SR-48C6 48-Port 100G/40G Data Center Switch

Arista 7280-SR-48C6 is part of Arista’s 7280R3 Universal Spine and Leaf series, engineered for the most demanding cloud-scale and enterprise workloads.

With 48 high-density 100G/40G QSFP ports and 6 × 400G QSFP-DD uplinks, this switch delivers unmatched performance, scalability, and flexibility for modern infrastructures.

Powered by Arista EOS, the industry’s most programmable and reliable network operating system, the 7280-SR-48C6 supports advanced telemetry, automation, ZTP, VXLAN, and segment routing—making it ideal for distributed cloud, hyperscale data centers, HPC clusters, and content delivery networks.

Its 1RU footprint, combined with low-latency architecture, massive forwarding capacity, and comprehensive L2/L3 features, makes it an excellent choice for leaf/spine topologies and dense east-west traffic environments.

FAQ For Arista 7280-SR-48C6

1. What type of ports does the Arista 7280-SR-48C6 have?

It has 48 × 100G QSFP28 ports and 6 × 400G QSFP-DD uplink ports.

2. Is this switch suitable for spine/leaf architectures?

Yes. It is specifically designed for high-density spine and leaf deployments in modern data centers.

3. Does the switch support VXLAN and EVPN?

Yes, it fully supports VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, and Segment Routing.

4. What operating system does it run?

It uses Arista EOS, known for stability, automation, and programmability.

5. Can it be used for HPC?

Yes. Its low latency and high bandwidth make it suitable for HPC clusters and large-scale compute environments.

6. Are the power supplies and fans redundant?

Yes, both are hot-swappable and fully redundant