Is the Arista 7020R end of life?

Arista ended the sale of the Arista 7020R on June 20, 2025. Its support ends on June 20, 2030. The dates are from the maker notice linked in the end of sale table on this page. The hardware keeps working after them; what ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract.

What does Arista name as the replacement for the Arista 7020R?

Arista's notice names DCS-7280TR3-40C6, DCS-7280SR3-40YC6.

DCS-7020SR-24C2-RArista

DCS-7020SR-24C2-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front Airflow, Used, 24x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 2x 100GbE QSFP28

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DCS-7020SR-24C2-F
Used, tested & guaranteedAirflow: Front-to-backIn stock
$2,750

Part number: DCS-7020SR-24C2-R
Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: DCS-7020SR-24C2-R has a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. DOA units are replaced or refunded. Full terms are on /warranty and /legal/refunds.
Availability: In stock

$2,750

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DCS-7020SR-24C2-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front Airflow, Used, 24x 1/10GbE SFP+ and 2x 100GbE QSFP28 — Arista · Switches

Condition: Used. Tested & Guaranteed

DCS-7020SR-24C2-R, in stock, ships worldwide.

The Arista DCS-7020SR-24C2-R is a switch from the Arista 7020SR family with 24 ports of 1/10GbE SFP+, 2 ports of 100GbE QSFP28, back-to-front airflow and AC power. It runs Arista EOS, with a 1U rack-mount form factor. This unit is used: inspected, powered on and functionally tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. One switch per order, with a rack-mount kit and the power cables to match.

Maker description: Arista 7020SR, 24x10GbE (SFP+) and 2 x 100GbE switch, rear-to-front air, 2xAC
HOW IT DIFFERS: DCS-7020SR-24C2-R is the 7020SR switch with 24 x 10GbE SFP+ and 2 x 100GbE ports and 2 AC power supplies, with rear-to-front air. Its sister DCS-7020SR-24C2-F has the same ports and power with front-to-rear air.
End of sale: Subject to an end of sale notice (Arista data sheet) Arista notice

Specifications

Model: DCS-7020SR-24C2-R
Network Ports: 24 × 1/10GbE
Connectors: SFP+, QSFP28
Type: Switch
Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Arista
Family	7020SR
Uplinks	2x 100GbE QSFP28
Total ports	26
Fastest port	100GbE
Management ports	1 x 100/1000
Operating system	Arista EOS
Form factor	1U rack-mount
Rack units	1U
Airflow	Back-to-front
Power input	dual AC
Throughput	up to 880 Gbps switching capacity, sub-4us latency
Dimensions	1.71 x 17.3 x 15.8 in (4.34 x 43.9 x 40.1 cm)
Weight	16.5 lb (7.5 kg)
Fans	3 hot-swappable, N+1 (FAN-7000-F/R)
Power supplies	2 x AC (PWR-500AC), hot-swap, 1+1 redundant
Power draw (typical)	95 W
Power draw (maximum)	105 W
Operating temperature	0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Storage temperature	-40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)
Operating humidity	5 to 95%
Operating altitude	0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3,000 m)
CPU	Quad-Core x86
Memory (DRAM)	8 GB
Flash storage	4 GB
Packet buffer	3 GB
Latency	From 3.8 microseconds
Console port	1 x RS-232 (RJ-45)
USB port	1

Arista datasheet

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Arista 7020R	2024-12-20	2025-06-20	2030-06-20	DCS-7280TR3-40C6, DCS-7280SR3-40YC6	Arista notice

Questions about the Arista 7020SR family

Is the Arista 7020R end of life?: Arista ended the sale of the Arista 7020R on June 20, 2025. Its support ends on June 20, 2030. The dates are from the maker notice linked in the end of sale table on this page. The hardware keeps working after them; what ends is the maker's side: new software fixes, support cases and replacement under a maker contract.
What does Arista name as the replacement for the Arista 7020R?: Arista's notice names DCS-7280TR3-40C6, DCS-7280SR3-40YC6.