What ports does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F have?

The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F has 48 × 1/10/25GbE, with uplinks of 8x 100GbE QSFP28 and 56 data ports in all.

Which way does the air flow on the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F?

The airflow of the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is front-to-back.

How much power does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F draw?

The typical power draw of the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is 124 W, and its maximum is 301 W.

What are the size and weight of the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F?

The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F measures 1.75 x 17.3 x 18.4 in (4.4 x 44 x 46.8 cm) and weighs 21 lb (9.45 kg).

How much rack space does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F take?

The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F takes 1RU of rack space.

What temperature range does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F run in?

The operating temperature range of the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F).

Is the Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 / 7050SX3-48C8 end of life?

Arista ends the sale of the Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 / 7050SX3-48C8 on December 31, 2026. Its support ends on December 31, 2031. 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 7050SX3-48YC8 / 7050SX3-48C8?

Arista's notice names DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C, DCS-7050SX3-48C8C.

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

Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F has a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return policy. DOA units are replaced or refunded. Full terms are on the warranty page and the refund policy.
Availability: In stock

$5,045

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The Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is a switch with 48 ports of 1/10/25GbE SFP28, 8 ports of 100GbE QSFP28 and front-to-back airflow. It runs Arista EOS. 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 cable(s) to match.

Other versions

DCS-7050SX3-48YC8
Refurbished, tested & guaranteedIn stock
$11,495
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R
Used, tested & guaranteedAirflow: Back-to-frontIn stock
$7,065
DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R
New, open boxAirflow: Back-to-frontIn stock
$9,405

Maker description: Arista 7050X3, 48x25GbE SFP & 8x100GbE QSFP100 switch, front-to-rear air, 2xAC
HOW IT DIFFERS: This DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F listing is a used unit. The other DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F listing is a refurbished unit. DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is the 7050X3 with 48 25GbE SFP ports and 8 100GbE QSFP100 ports, ordered for front-to-rear airflow with 2 AC power supplies. Arista's technical table gives the 48YC8 a typical and maximum draw of 124 W and 301 W, against 119 W and 290 W for the 48YC8C beside it, and the spare fan module for this airflow is FAN-7000H-F. Its sister DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-R is the same switch for rear-to-front airflow.
End of sale: 31 December 2026 (planned last day to order) Arista notice

Model: DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F
Network Ports: 48 × 1/10/25GbE
Connectors: SFP28, QSFP28
Type: Switch
Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Arista
Uplinks	8x 100GbE QSFP28
Total ports	56
Fastest port	100GbE
Management ports	1
Operating system	Arista EOS
Rack units	1RU
Airflow	Front-to-back
Dimensions	1.75 x 17.3 x 18.4 in (4.4 x 44 x 46.8 cm)
Weight	21 lb (9.45 kg)
Fans	2 hot-swappable, 1+1 redundant
Power supplies	2 x AC, hot-swap, 1+1 redundant
Power draw (typical)	124 W
Power draw (maximum)	301 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 90%
Operating altitude	0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3,000 m)
CPU	Quad-Core x86
Memory (DRAM)	8 GB
Flash storage	8 GB
Switching capacity	2 (4) Tbps
Forwarding rate	1 Bpps
Packet buffer	32 MB, dynamic buffer allocation
Latency	800 ns
Console port	1 x RS-232 (RJ-45)
USB port	1
End of support	31 December 2031 (last day for 24x7 TAC support and hardware RMA)
Replacement model	DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C

Arista datasheet

Testing process

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 / 7050SX3-48C8	2026-07-01	2026-12-31	2031-12-31	DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C, DCS-7050SX3-48C8C	Arista 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.

What buyers ask

Can I get a price and the quantity available for the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F?: Yes. Use Request a quote on this page with the part number DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F and the quantity you need. A firm price and the quantity available come back, typically the same business day. Pages never print a unit count.
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What condition is the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F in?: The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F on this page is Used, Tested & Guaranteed.

Questions about the Arista 7050X3 family

What ports does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F have?: The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F has 48 × 1/10/25GbE, with uplinks of 8x 100GbE QSFP28 and 56 data ports in all.
Which way does the air flow on the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F?: The airflow of the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is front-to-back.
How much power does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F draw?: The typical power draw of the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is 124 W, and its maximum is 301 W.
What are the size and weight of the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F?: The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F measures 1.75 x 17.3 x 18.4 in (4.4 x 44 x 46.8 cm) and weighs 21 lb (9.45 kg).
How much rack space does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F take?: The DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F takes 1RU of rack space.
What temperature range does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F run in?: The operating temperature range of the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F is 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F).
Is the Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 / 7050SX3-48C8 end of life?: Arista ends the sale of the Arista 7050SX3-48YC8 / 7050SX3-48C8 on December 31, 2026. Its support ends on December 31, 2031. 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 7050SX3-48YC8 / 7050SX3-48C8?: Arista's notice names DCS-7050SX3-48YC8C, DCS-7050SX3-48C8C.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F. Includes a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match the switch.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Used, Tested & Guaranteed DCS-7050SX3-48YC8-F was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on /testing-process.