Is the Arista 7260CX-64 end of life?

Arista ended the sale of the Arista 7260CX-64 on April 2, 2021. Its support ended on April 2, 2026. 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 7260CX-64?

Arista's notice names DCS-7260CX3-64.

DCS-7260CX-64-R Arista Switch, Back-to-Front Airflow, Used, 64x 100GbE QSFP28 and 2x 10GbE SFP+

Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed
WARRANTY & RETURNS: DCS-7260CX-64-R 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

$4,435

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The Arista DCS-7260CX-64-R is a switch from the Arista 7260CX family with 64 ports of 100GbE QSFP28, 2 ports of 10GbE SFP+, back-to-front airflow and AC power. It is a Layer 3 managed platform that 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.

Maker description: Arista 7260X, 64x100GbE QSFP & 2xSFP+ switch, rear-to-front air, 2xAC, 2xC19-C20 cords
HOW IT DIFFERS: DCS-7260CX-64-R is the 7260X with 64 x 100GbE QSFP and 2 SFP+ ports and rear-to-front air; Arista lists 550 to 1500 ns latency, a 64 MB buffer and 44.1 lb. Its sister DCS-7260CX3-64-R is the 7260X3 with the same port count and airflow, 450 ns latency, a 42 MB buffer and 34 lb.
End of sale: Subject to an end of sale notice (Arista data sheet note) Arista notice

Model: DCS-7260CX-64-R
Network Ports: 64 × 100GbE
Connectors: QSFP28, SFP+
Type: Switch
Condition: Used, tested & guaranteed

Technical details

Brand	Arista
Family	7260CX
Uplinks	2x 10GbE SFP+
Total ports	66
Layer	Layer 3 (managed)
Operating system	Arista EOS
Rack units	2RU
Airflow	Rear-to-front / back-to-front (R, port-side exhaust)
Power input	AC
Throughput	12.8 Tbps, 9.52 Bpps, sub-1500ns latency, 64MB buffer
Dimensions	3.5 x 19 x 18 in (8.8 x 48.3 x 45.7 cm)
Weight	44.1 lb (20.0 kg)
Fans	4 hot-swappable, N+1 redundant (FAN-7002H)
Power supplies	2 x 1900 W AC, hot-swap, 1+1 redundant
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	Dual-Core i7 x86
Memory (DRAM)	8 GB
Flash storage	4 GB
Packet buffer	64 MB, dynamic buffer allocation
Latency	550 to 1500 ns

Arista datasheet

Testing process

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Arista 7260CX-64	2020-10-02	2021-04-02	2026-04-02	DCS-7260CX3-64	Arista notice

Questions and answers

Is the Arista 7260CX-64 end of life?: Arista ended the sale of the Arista 7260CX-64 on April 2, 2021. Its support ended on April 2, 2026. 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 7260CX-64?: Arista's notice names DCS-7260CX3-64.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Arista DCS-7260CX-64-R. Includes a rack-mount kit and the power cable(s) to match the switch.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Used, Tested & Guaranteed DCS-7260CX-64-R was tested by Townsend Networks technicians before listing. The test process is on /testing-process.