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Arista DCS-7160-48YC6-F | 7160-48YC6 48-Port 25GbE SFP28 Switch, 6x 100G QSFP, Front-to-Rear, 2x AC

Arista DCS-7160-48YC6-F | 7160-48YC6 48-Port 25GbE SFP28 Switch, 6x 100G QSFP, Front-to-Rear, 2x AC

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SKU:DCS-7160-48YC6-F

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Description

The Arista 7160-48YC6 is a 1RU data centre Ethernet switch with 48 x 10/25GbE SFP28 ports and 6 x 100GbE QSFP100 uplink ports, supplied with front-to-rear airflow and 2 x hot-swap AC power supplies. It delivers 3.6Tbps of throughput and a 2.4Bpps forwarding rate with latency from 2us, making it well suited to high-density, low-latency leaf and top-of-rack deployments.

The QSFP100 ports also support 40GbE, 50GbE, 25GbE and 10GbE modes via breakout, giving flexibility in optic and cable choices. It runs Arista EOS and includes redundant hot-swap fans and 1+1 redundant power supplies with C13-C14 cords, supporting resilient operation in demanding data centre environments.

Features

- Runs Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System)
- Smart System Upgrade (SSU) and Accelerated Software Update (ASU)
- Wire-speed L2 and L3 forwarding with VXLAN support
- 10, 25, 40, 50 and 100GbE speeds supported on the QSFP100 ports for flexible optic and cable choices
- Hot-swappable, redundant power supplies and fans
- Low power consumption per port

Warranty

Arista hardware products come with a 1-year limited hardware warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Extended Warranty Options:
IP Trading offers tailored extended warranty solutions and support packages for Arista products. Contact our team to explore options that align with your organisation's needs.
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All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- 48 x 10/25GbE SFP28 ports
- 6 x 100GbE QSFP100 ports (also 40GbE, 50GbE, 25GbE or 10GbE via breakout)
- Up to 72 x 10GbE or 25GbE ports in total, 12 x 50GbE, 6 x 40GbE or 6 x 100GbE maximum
- 3.6Tbps throughput
- 2.4Bpps forwarding rate
- Latency from 2us
- 24MB fully shared packet buffer
- Quad-Core x86 CPU, 8GB system memory, 4GB flash
- 1 x 100/1000 management port, 1 x RS-232 serial (RJ-45), USB ports
- 1RU form factor
- Front-to-rear airflow with 4 hot-swap fans (N+1) included
- 2 x hot-swap 500W AC power supplies (1+1 redundant) with C13-C14 cords
- 128K MAC addresses, 128-way ECMP
- Under 10W per 100G port and 3W per 25G port

FAQs

Q: What port speeds does the DCS-7160-48YC6-F support?
A: It provides 48 x 10/25GbE SFP28 ports and 6 x 100GbE QSFP100 ports. The QSFP100 ports can also run at 40GbE, 50GbE, 25GbE or 10GbE using breakout options.

Q: What airflow direction does this model use?
A: This SKU uses front-to-rear airflow, with 4 hot-swap fans (N+1) included. Reversible airflow is available on other SKUs in the series.

Q: Does it include power supplies?
A: Yes. It ships with 2 x hot-swap 500W AC power supplies in a 1+1 redundant configuration, with C13-C14 power cords.

Q: What operating system does it run?
A: It runs Arista EOS, which includes Smart System Upgrade and Accelerated Software Update for minimal-disruption upgrades.

Q: What is the maximum number of high-speed ports in one switch?
A: The switch supports up to 72 x 10GbE or 25GbE ports, 12 x 50GbE, 6 x 40GbE or 6 x 100GbE ports in total.

Q: Is this switch suited to leaf or top-of-rack use?
A: Yes. Its 1RU size, high port density, wire-speed L2 and L3 forwarding with VXLAN support, and low latency make it well suited to data centre leaf and top-of-rack roles.

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