Arista Networks 7050QX-32 40G Data Center Switch

• Data center spine switching
• 40GbE leaf switching
• Leaf-spine network deployments
• Data center aggregation
• 40GbE server connectivity
• High-performance storage networks
• Cloud infrastructure
• Virtualized data centers
• East-west traffic aggregation
• Network labs and testing
• Legacy Arista network expansion
• Used or refurbished data center deployments

• 32 × QSFP+ ports for 40GbE connectivity
• 2.56 Tbps switching capacity
• Up to 1.44 Bpps forwarding performance
• Approx. 550 ns low latency
• Supports 10GbE breakout configurations
• Up to 96 × 10GbE interfaces with supported breakout
• Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 switching
• BGP and OSPF routing support
• Up to 64-way ECMP
• VXLAN support for data center overlays
• MLAG support for network redundancy
• Arista EOS operating system
• ZTP for simplified deployment
• LANZ for congestion and latency monitoring
• Hot-swappable power supplies and fans

• Brand: Arista Networks
• Product Family: Arista 7050X Series
• Model: 7050QX-32
• SKU: DCS-7050QX-32
• Product Type: Data Center Ethernet Switch
• Form Factor: Fixed 1RU
• QSFP+ Ports: 32
• Native 40GbE Ports: 32
• Maximum 40GbE Interfaces: 32
• Maximum 10GbE Interfaces: Up to 96 with supported breakout
• Switching Throughput: 2.56 Tbps
• Maximum Forwarding Rate: 1.44 Bpps
• Packet Buffer: 12 MB
• Switching Architecture: Wire-speed Layer 2/3/4
• ECMP: Up to 64-way
• Network Architecture: Leaf / Spine / Aggregation
• Operating System: Arista EOS
• Network Automation: EOS APIs / automation capabilities
• Airflow: Front-to-back or back-to-front
• Power / Fan Design: Hot-swappable configurations available
• Optics Compatibility: Supported Arista-qualified QSFP+ optics
• Cable Compatibility: Supported QSFP+ DAC/AOC and breakout cables
• Rack Space: 1RU
• Compatibility - Ultra Short: Arista-qualified QSFP+ optics, DAC/AOC and breakout cables
• Lifecycle: End-of-Life / legacy platform

Why Choose This Product?

• 32 native 40GbE ports for dense high-speed connectivity
• 2.56 Tbps switching capacity for demanding data center traffic
• 1.44 Bpps forwarding for high packet-processing requirements
• 550 ns latency for latency-sensitive workloads
• Up to 96 10GbE interfaces using supported breakout configurations
• 1RU design saves valuable rack space
• BGP, OSPF and ECMP support scalable leaf-spine architectures
• VXLAN and MLAG support modern data center designs
• EOS platform supports automation and operational visibility
• Reversible airflow helps match existing rack cooling layouts
• Useful for existing Arista infrastructure where platform consistency matters
• Suitable for refurbished and legacy deployments when verified against software and support requirements