Is the Arista 7500R2AK-36CQ line card end of life?

Arista ended the sale of the Arista 7500R2AK-36CQ line card on December 20, 2023. Its support ends on December 20, 2028. 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 7500R2AK-36CQ line card?

Arista's notice names DCS-7500R3-36CQ-LC, DCS-7500R3K-36CQ-LC.

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DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ Arista 7500R2AK line card, 36x 40/100GbE QSFP28

Name: DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ Arista 7500R2AK line card, 36x 40/100GbE QSFP28
Brand: Arista
SKU: DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ
Price: 4995.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Line CardRefurbished, tested & guaranteedIn stock

$4,995

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DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ Arista 7500R2AK line card, 36x 40/100GbE QSFP28 — Arista · Line Card

Condition: Refurbished. Tested & Guaranteed

DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ, in stock, ships worldwide.

Specifications

Model: DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ
Network Ports: 36 × 40/100GbE
Connectors: QSFP28
Type: Line Card
Condition: Refurbished, tested & guaranteed

End of sale and support

Model	Announced	End of sale	End of support	Replacement	Notice
Arista 7500R2AK-36CQ line card	2023-06-20	2023-12-20	2028-12-20	DCS-7500R3-36CQ-LC, DCS-7500R3K-36CQ-LC	Arista notice

Questions and answers

Is the Arista 7500R2AK-36CQ line card end of life?: Arista ended the sale of the Arista 7500R2AK-36CQ line card on December 20, 2023. Its support ends on December 20, 2028. 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 7500R2AK-36CQ line card?: Arista's notice names DCS-7500R3-36CQ-LC, DCS-7500R3K-36CQ-LC.

The Arista DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ is a line card from the Arista 7500R2AK family with 36 ports of 40/100GbE QSFP28. It is a module that installs into a host chassis and does not run on its own. This unit is refurbished: inspected, powered on and functionally tested by our technicians before listing. One unit per order.

Arista DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ / 7500R2 Series Line Card, 36x QSFP 40GbE/100GbE Ports -- requires 7500R2 chassis, supervisor, and fabric modules (not a standalone switch)

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Brand: Arista Family: 7500R2AK Layer: Layer 3 (managed) Warranty: 3 years, Townsend Networks Returns: 30 days

WHAT'S INCLUDED

One (1) Arista DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ.

CONDITION & TESTING

Condition: Refurbished, Tested & Guaranteed
DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ was tested by our technicians before listing.
How we test is on /testing-process.

WARRANTY & RETURNS

DCS-7500R2AK-36CQ 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.