Arista DCS-7135V-48Y-4QC-F | 7135V 48-Port 25G SFP28 Layer 1 FPGA Switch, 4x 100G

Q: What makes the Arista 7135V different from a standard Ethernet switch?
A: Unlike conventional Ethernet switches, the 7135V uses a Layer 1 X-point switching architecture powered by an AMD Versal™ HBM Series FPGA. This delivers nanosecond-level latency — far below what software-based Layer 2/3 switches can achieve — making it ideal for high-frequency trading and other latency-sensitive applications where every microsecond matters.

Q: What use cases is the Arista 7135V designed for?
A: The 7135V is purpose-built for high-frequency trading (HFT), financial market data distribution, low-latency data centre interconnect, and any environment requiring deterministic sub-microsecond switching. It also supports dynamic patching, packet tapping, one-to-many replication, multiplexing, and aggregation for network monitoring and capture workflows.

Q: Can I develop custom applications on the FPGA in the 7135V?
A: Yes. Arista provides FPGA development kits and IP cores, allowing engineering teams to build and deploy custom processing pipelines directly on the AMD Versal™ HBM FPGA. This flexibility enables proprietary algorithms, custom filtering logic, and bespoke latency-sensitive applications to run within the switch itself.

Q: How does the 7135V integrate with existing Arista infrastructure?
A: The 7135V runs Arista EOS, providing unified management, CLI consistency, and seamless integration with Arista CloudVision for telemetry, automation, and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). It fits naturally into an existing Arista campus, data centre, or HFT environment without requiring separate management tooling.

Q: What redundancy features does the DCS-7135V-48Y-4QC-F include?
A: The switch includes dual hot-swappable AC power supplies for power redundancy and hot-swappable fan modules to ensure continuous airflow and availability. These features support high-availability deployments in financial trading floors and mission-critical data centres where unplanned downtime is unacceptable.

Q: Can I purchase the Arista DCS-7135V-48Y-4QC-F in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller and your local source for Arista enterprise networking solutions including the 7135V Series. Contact the team for pricing, availability, and tailored support options including optional Next Business Day and 4-Hour Advance Hardware Replacement coverage.