Arista 7280R3 Series Switch
Brand: Arista | Category: Network Switches
SKU: ARISTA-7280R3-001 | Part #: ARISTA-7280R3-001 | MPN: ARISTA-7280R3-001
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About the Arista 7280R3 Series Switch
The Arista 7280R3 Series Switch from Arista is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features 1RU form factor, 100GbE interface, 100Gbps / 10Gbps speed. The Arista 7280R3 Series Switch is a high-density, deep-buffer data center and service provider edge platform built on a purpose-built merchant silicon architecture delivering up to 19.2 Tbps of switching capacity. Engineered to handle demanding traffic patterns in large-scale spine, peering, and edge deployments, the 7280R3 Series combines high port density with extensive buffering capabilities that protect against microbursts and congestion events common in mixed-workload e Available in brand new condition. Arista network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Arista |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | ARISTA-7280R3-001 |
| Part Number | ARISTA-7280R3-001 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Interface | 100GbE |
| Speed | 100Gbps / 10Gbps |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ARISTA-7280R3-001 |
| Product Series | 7280R3 |
| Platform Type | Fixed-configuration data center/service provider switch |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 19.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 5.7 Bpps |
| Port Configuration | High-density 100G QSFP28 and 400G QSFP-DD ports with breakout support |
| Supported Speeds | 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, 400G (via breakout configurations) |
| Buffer Architecture | Deep-buffer per-port memory for burst absorption and congestion management |
| Layer 2 Protocols | VLAN, MSTP, RSTP, LACP, VXLAN, MACsec |
| Layer 3 Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM, MPLS, EVPN, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Management Interfaces | NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, OpenConfig, SNMP, CLI (EOS) |
| Operating System | Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) |
| Telemetry | Streaming telemetry (gNMI/gRPC), in-band network telemetry (INT) |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fan modules; front-to-rear and rear-to-front airflow options |
| High Availability | Hitless EOS software upgrades, redundant management plane |
| Form Factor | 1U/2U rack-mountable (model-dependent within series) |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.1AE (MACsec), RFC-compliant routing protocols |
Frequently Asked Questions about Arista 7280R3 Series Switch
What does the Arista 7280R3 Series Switch do?
The Arista 7280R3 Series Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the Arista 7280R3 Series Switch?
Key specifications for the Arista 7280R3 Series Switch: new condition; ports 32 x 100GbE + 4 x 10GbE; speed 100Gbps / 10Gbps; form factor 1RU; switching capacity 6.4 Tbps; latency sub-microsecond. Manufacturer part number ARISTA-7280R3-001. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Arista 7280R3 Series Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Arista 7280R3 Series Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.