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Arista 7050X3 Switches

The Arista 7050X3 Series are 1RU data center switches with a 32 MB shared packet buffer. The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 has 48 25GbE SFP ports and 8 100GbE QSFP100 ports, 2 (4) Tbps of switching capacity and 800 ns latency. The DCS-7050SX3-48C8 gives 1.28 (2.56) Tbps and the DCS-7050CX3-32S gives 3.2 (6.4) Tbps. Arista's end of sale notice gives 31 December 2026 as the planned last day to order the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 and DCS-7050SX3-48C8.

Sources: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet, End of Sale of the Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 and DCS-7050SX3-48C8 Series

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Arista 7050X3 facts from the maker

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8
48 x 25GbE SFP; 8 x 100GbE QSFP100; 2 (4) Tbps; 800 ns latency; 1RU Source: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet
DCS-7050SX3-48C8
1.28 (2.56) Tbps; 1 Bpps; 800 ns latency; 1RU Source: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet
DCS-7050CX3-32S
3.2 (6.4) Tbps; 2 Bpps; 800 ns latency; 1RU Source: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet
DCS-7050TX3-48C8
1.28 (2.56) Tbps; 3 microseconds latency; 1RU Source: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet
Packet buffer
32 MB, dynamic buffer allocation Source: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet
Airflow
F models front to rear; R models rear to front Source: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet
End of sale
31 December 2026, planned last day to order (DCS-7050SX3-48YC8, DCS-7050SX3-48C8) Source: End of Sale of the Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 and DCS-7050SX3-48C8 Series

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Arista 7050X3 Switches in the catalog

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 Arista Switch, Refurbished, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 Arista Switch, Refurbished, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

In stock

$11,495Ships same day
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R Arista Switch, Back-Front, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R Arista Switch, Back-Front, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

New, open box

In stock

$9,405Ships same day
DCS-7050CX3-32S-F Arista Switch, Front-to-Back, Refurbished, 32x 100GbE QSFP28 and 2x 10GbE SFP+

DCS-7050CX3-32S-F

DCS-7050CX3-32S-F Arista Switch, Front-to-Back, Refurbished, 32x 100GbE QSFP28 and 2x 10GbE SFP+

In stock

$4,995Ships same day
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-F Arista Switch, Front-Back, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-F

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-F Arista Switch, Front-Back, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

In stock

$14,500Ships same day
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R Arista Switch, Back-Front, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R Arista Switch, Back-Front, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

In stock

$14,500Ships same day
DCS-7050TX3-48C8-F Arista Switch, Front-to-Back, 48x 1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050TX3-48C8-F

DCS-7050TX3-48C8-F Arista Switch, Front-to-Back, 48x 1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

In stock

$13,800Ships same day
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front, Used, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front, Used, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

In stock

$7,065Ships same day
DCS-7050SX3-48C8-F Arista Switch, Front-to-Back, Used, 48x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-48C8-F

DCS-7050SX3-48C8-F Arista Switch, Front-to-Back, Used, 48x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

In stock

$6,295Ships same day
DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front, Used, 48x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R

DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front, Used, 48x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

In stock

$6,295Ships same day
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F Arista Switch, Front-to-Back, Used, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F Arista Switch, Front-to-Back, Used, 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 and 8x 100GbE QSFP28

In stock

$5,045Ships same day
DCS-7050CX3-32S-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front, Refurbished, 32x 100GbE QSFP28 and 2x 10GbE SFP+

DCS-7050CX3-32S-R

DCS-7050CX3-32S-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front, Refurbished, 32x 100GbE QSFP28 and 2x 10GbE SFP+

In stock

$4,995Ships same day

Arista 7050X3 part numbers

Part numberPortsAirflowPowerConditionEnd of salePriceStock
DCS-7050SX3-48YC848 × 1/10/25GbE2 (1+1 redundant)Refurbished, tested & guaranteed$11,495In stock
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R48 × 1/10/25GbEBack-to-front2 (1+1 redundant)New, open box$9,405In stock
DCS-7050CX3-32S-F32 × 100GbEFront-to-back2 (1+1 redundant)Refurbished, tested & guaranteed$4,995In stock
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-F48 × 1/10/25GbEFront-to-back2 (1+1 redundant)Refurbished, tested & guaranteed$14,500In stock
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C-R48 × 1/10/25GbEBack-to-front2 (1+1 redundant)Refurbished, tested & guaranteed$14,500In stock
DCS-7050TX3-48C8-F48 × 1/2.5/5/10GbEFront to rear2 (1+1 redundant)Refurbished, tested & guaranteed$13,800In stock
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R48 × 1/10/25GbEBack-to-front2 (1+1 redundant)Used, tested & guaranteed$7,065In stock
DCS-7050SX3-48C8-F48 × 1/10GbEFront-to-back2 (1+1 redundant)Used, tested & guaranteed$6,295In stock
DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R48 × 1/10GbEBack-to-front2 (1+1 redundant)Used, tested & guaranteed$6,295In stock
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F48 × 1/10/25GbEFront-to-back2 x AC, hot-swap, 1+1 redundantUsed, tested & guaranteed$5,045In stock
DCS-7050CX3-32S-R32 × 100GbEBack-to-frontRefurbished, tested & guaranteed$4,995In stock

End of sale and support

ModelAnnouncedEnd of saleEnd of supportReplacementNotice
Arista 7050CX3-32SDCS-7050CX3-32CArista notice
Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 / 7050SX3-48C8DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C, DCS-7050SX3-48C8CArista notice

Arista end-of-sale notice 24134. Last day to order is 2026-12-31. Software bug fixes end 2029-12-31; TAC support and hardware RMA end 2031-12-31.

Questions about the Arista 7050X3 family

What do F and R mean at the end of a 7050X3 part number?
They name the airflow. F models such as the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F move air front to rear; R models such as the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R move air rear to front.Source: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet
When is the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 end of sale?
Arista's end of sale notice gives 31 December 2026 as the planned last day to order the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 and DCS-7050SX3-48C8.Source: End of Sale of the Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 and DCS-7050SX3-48C8 Series
What is the latency of the 7050X3?
800 ns on the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8, DCS-7050SX3-48C8 and DCS-7050CX3-32S; the data sheet gives 3 microseconds for the DCS-7050TX3-48C8.Source: Arista 7050X3 Series Data Sheet

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