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Arista DCS-7508N-CH Network Switch Chassis | 2 Supervisor, 8 Line Card, 6 Fabric Slots | 7508N Series Modular System


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Specifications

   Overview:
  • The Arista DCS-7508N-CH is a modular, high-capacity network switch chassis designed to support the scalability, reliability, and flexibility required in modern enterprise and data center networks. Featuring 2 supervisor slots, 8 line card slots, and 6 fabric module slots, this platform offers full modularity for organizations seeking expandable infrastructure with carrier-grade performance.
  • With support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a maximum load capacity of 11,484W, this chassis is built to deliver efficient power to connected devices and modules. It supports various line cards including 100GbE, 40GbE, and 10GbE configurations, making it an adaptable solution for evolving network environments.
  • Designed for the Arista 7500R Series, the DCS-7508N-CH chassis is capable of up to 75 Tbps switching capacity and 34.5 billion packets per second forwarding rate, backed by deep MAC table scalability and robust memory resources. Whether deployed at the enterprise core, in data center aggregation layers, or cloud interconnects, this chassis is engineered to support demanding workloads and long-term network growth.
   Key Features:
  • Modular Chassis Architecture: Supports 2 supervisor modules, 8 line card slots, and 6 high-performance fabric module slots
  • Flexible Line Card Support: Compatible with a wide range of Arista 7500R Series line cards including 100GbE, 40GbE, and 10GbE models
  • Massive Throughput: Up to 75 Tbps of switching capacity and 34.5 Bpps forwarding rate for high-density environments
  • Power over Ethernet Support: Integrated PoE budget to directly power supported devices through Ethernet connections
  • High-Scale Networking: Supports up to 4096 VLANs and 768,000 MAC addresses, ideal for large-scale deployments
  • Memory & Performance: Equipped with 32GB DRAM and 4GB Flash memory for superior control plane performance
  • Redundant Power Options: AC and DC power supplies available (ordered separately) to meet diverse deployment needs
   Specifications:
  • Model: DCS-7508N-CH
  • Supervisor Slots: 2 (Compatible with DCS-7500-SUP2 and DCS-7500-SUP2-D)
  • Line Card Slots: 8 (Supports a range of 7500R Series line cards)
  • Fabric Module Slots: 6 (Compatible only with DCS-7508R-FM)
  • Switching Capacity: 75 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 34.5 Bpps
  • MAC Address Table: 768,000 entries
  • VLAN Support: Up to 4096 VLANs
  • Memory: 32GB DRAM / 4GB Flash
   Power Supply Options:
  • AC: PWR-3KT-AC-RED, PWR-2900AC
  • DC: PWR-3K-DC-RED
  • PoE Budget: Yes
  • Maximum Load: 11,484W
  • Chassis Power: Ordered separately (AC or DC)
  • Compatible Line Cards Include:
  • DCS-7500R-36CQ-LC – 36-port 100GbE QSFP100
  • DCS-7500R-36Q-LC – 36-port 40GbE QSFP+ (6x 100GbE capable)
  • DCS-7500R-48S2CQ-LC – 48-port 1/10GbE SFP+ + 2x 100GbE QSFP
   Use Cases:
  • Large-scale enterprise core networking
  • Cloud-scale data centers and private cloud backbones
  • High-density virtualization and storage fabrics
  • Aggregation and spine-layer switching in modern architectures
   Benefits:
  • Scalable to meet future bandwidth and capacity demands
  • Redundant architecture ensures uptime and business continuity
  • Supports flexible configurations with a wide range of line cards
  • Cloud-ready design with advanced telemetry and monitoring integration
  • Easy maintenance and upgrades through hot-swappable modular design

Features

Brand:
Arista
Warranty:
1 Year