Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 – 48×25G + 8×100G Data Center Switch
The Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 from Datacom Technologies BD is a high-performance fixed-configuration data center switch designed for modern spine-leaf architectures and high-speed enterprise backbones. Featuring 48×25 GbE SFP28 ports and 8×100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks, the 7050SX3-48YC8 delivers ultra-low latency, non-blocking throughput, and scalable performance for cloud, data center, and high-density aggregation deployments.
Specification Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Model | Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 |
| Switch Type | Fixed-Configuration Data Center / Leaf Switch |
| Downlink Ports | 48× 25 GbE SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 8× 100 GbE QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 3 Bpps (non-blocking) |
| Network Layer | Layer 2 & Layer 3 |
| Latency | Ultra-low latency architecture |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN, VXLAN |
| Operating System | Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) |
| Virtualization | EVPN-VXLAN, MLAG |
| Security | MACsec, ACLs, secure boot |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, REST APIs, Arista CloudVision |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC/DC PSU |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fans |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mount |
Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 Description
The Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 is engineered for high-density 25G server access with powerful 100G uplinks, making it ideal for leaf-layer deployments in modern data centers. Its non-blocking architecture ensures consistent high throughput and predictable performance, even under heavy traffic loads.
Running on Arista EOS, the switch provides a single, consistent operating system across the Arista portfolio, enabling simplified automation, deep telemetry, and seamless integration with modern network management tools. Support for EVPN and VXLAN enables scalable network virtualization and efficient multi-tenant data center designs.
With redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans, and enterprise-grade security features, the 7050SX3-48YC8 delivers high availability and reliability required for mission-critical applications and cloud environments.
Key Features
• 48× 25 GbE SFP28 ports for high-density server connectivity
• 8× 100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks for spine or core connections
• Up to 4 Tbps switching capacity with non-blocking performance
• Ultra-low latency for cloud and high-performance workloads
• EVPN-VXLAN support for scalable data center networking
• Arista EOS with automation, telemetry, and programmability
• MLAG support for high availability designs
• Redundant power supplies and hot-swappable cooling
Where It Can Be Used
• Data center leaf switches in spine-leaf architectures
• Cloud and hyperscale data center environments
• Enterprise data center aggregation
• High-performance computing (HPC) networks
• Virtualized and containerized application infrastructures
• Low-latency financial or analytics networks
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