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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with 16 QSFP+ ports and 8 SFP ports on the front

Arista Networks, Inc.

Arista Networks DCS-7050Q-16-F 16×40GbE QSFP+ 8×1GbE SFP network switch

SKU CH-40F2-NP8RZ MPN DCS-7050Q-16-F

A 1 RU switch with sixteen 40GbE QSFP+ ports, eight 1GbE SFP uplinks, RJ-45 management and console ports, USB, dual 460W hot-swap AC supplies and four hot-swap fans

  • 16 × 40 GbE QSFP+ ports deliver high-density backbone throughput
  • 8 × 1 GbE SFP uplinks provide flexible Gigabit aggregation
  • 1 RU form factor fits dense rack deployments
  • dual 460 W hot-swap AC supplies ensure continuous power
  • front-to-rear airflow with four hot-swap fans maintains stable cooling

Core Switch for High-Density 40GbE Aggregation

The Arista DCS-7050Q-16-F is a 1 RU network switch delivering sixteen 40GbE QSFP+ ports for high-bandwidth aggregation. Eight 1GbE SFP ports provide additional uplink flexibility. The platform runs Arista EOS and includes dual 460W hot-swappable AC power supplies with front-to-rear airflow for resilient operation.

Suited for Leaf-Spine Fabrics.

This switch fits data-centre leaf-spine deployments that require line-rate 40GbE connectivity in a compact form factor. Buyers needing Power over Ethernet for access points or cameras must look elsewhere, as the ports do not supply PoE. Teams requiring deep packet buffers for burst-heavy workloads or extensive Layer 3 table capacity should evaluate alternative platforms.

Sixteen 40GbE QSFP+ Ports Define the Uplink Capacity

The sixteen 40GbE QSFP+ ports set the maximum high-speed uplink density available in this 1 RU chassis. Each port accepts standard QSFP+ transceivers or direct-attach cables for 40GbE links. If the design calls for more than sixteen 40GbE interfaces, a larger chassis or additional switches are required.

Highlights

  • 16 × 40 GbE QSFP+ ports deliver high-density backbone throughput
  • 8 × 1 GbE SFP uplinks provide flexible Gigabit aggregation
  • 1 RU form factor fits dense rack deployments
  • dual 460 W hot-swap AC supplies ensure continuous power
  • front-to-rear airflow with four hot-swap fans maintains stable cooling

Specifications

BrandArista
ModelDCS-7050Q-16-F

Questions about this item

How much bandwidth does each 40 GbE QSFP+ port provide when the switch is installed in a rack?

Each of the sixteen QSFP+ ports runs at 40 Gb/s line-rate Ethernet, giving a dedicated 40 Gb/s path per connected device.

What cabling standard do the QSFP+ and SFP ports use, and what speed does each connector support?

The sixteen QSFP+ ports accept 40 GbE transceivers, while the eight SFP ports take 1 GbE modules; the management port is a 100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 jack.

What rack space and airflow direction does this 1 RU chassis need?

The unit occupies one rack unit and uses front-to-rear cooling with four hot-swappable fans and two 460 W AC power supplies.

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