Arista • SKU DCS-7050SX3-48YC8
Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 — 7050X3 Series 1RU data-center leaf switch
Arista 7050X3 Series 1RU data-center leaf switch — 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8x 40/100GbE QSFP100 ports, Broadcom Trident 3 ASIC, dual AC power, no PoE
Download Arista datasheet ↗ via arista.com official datasheet PDF (confirmed via WebSearch snippet)
What is the Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8?
Arista 7050X3 Series 1RU data-center leaf switch — 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8x 40/100GbE QSFP100 ports, Broadcom Trident 3 ASIC, dual AC power, no PoE
TFI supplies the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 new and refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8x 40/100GbE QSFP100 (56 ports total); QSFP100 ports support 4x25G or 4x10G breakout |
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| switching capacity | 4.0 Tbps non-blocking (BrightStar); alternate source lists 6.4 Tbps — 4.0 Tbps is the commonly cited figure from vendor datasheets |
| forwarding rate | 1 Bpps (1 billion packets per second) |
| latency | ~800 nanoseconds cut-through |
| form factor | 1RU rack-mountable; 19 x 1.75 x 16 in (~19 lbs / 9.1 kg) |
| chipset | Broadcom Trident 3 |
| power supply | Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies; typical draw ~350W, max ~600W; ~7W per 100GbE port, ~4W per 25GbE port |
| poe | None — 7050SX3 series does not support PoE |
| operating system | Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) — full L2/L3, automation, telemetry |
| stacking | No dedicated stacking; MLAG supported for multi-chassis aggregation |
| eol status | No End-of-Sale or End-of-Life announced as of June 2026; product actively listed by distributors |
| airflow variants | -F = front-to-rear (port-side intake); -R = rear-to-front (port-side exhaust); base SKU without suffix typically ships with -F dual AC |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8?
- Arista 7050X3 Series 1RU data-center leaf switch — 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8x 40/100GbE QSFP100 ports, Broadcom Trident 3 ASIC, dual AC power, no PoE
- Do you supply the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 new or refurbished?
- TFI supplies the Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 both new and professionally refurbished, each with warranty and SLA options. Tell us your preference when you request a quote.
- Does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 support PoE?
- PoE on the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8: None — 7050SX3 series does not support PoE.
- How many ports does the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 have?
- Port configuration: 48x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 + 8x 40/100GbE QSFP100 (56 ports total); QSFP100 ports support 4x25G or 4x10G breakout.
- Can TFI deliver the DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Arista DCS-7050SX3-48YC8 nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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DCS-7050SX-64
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Verification sources (5)
- https://www.arista.com/assets/data/pdf/Datasheets/7050X3-Datasheet.pdf
- https://networkoutlet.com/products/dcs-7050sx3-48yc8-r-arista-7050x3-48x25gbe-sfp-8x100gbe-qsfp100-switch
- https://brightstarsystems.com/product/dcs-7050sx3-48yc8-f/
- https://www.cdw.com/product/arista-7050sx3-48yc8-switch-56-ports-managed-rack-mountable/5497856
- https://www.cdw.com/product/arista-7050x3-48x25gbe-sfp-8x100gbe-qsfp-ethernet-switch/5520142
Need pricing on DCS-7050SX3-48YC8?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.