Arista 7020R Series Edge Routing Platform
Brand: Arista | Category: Network Switches
SKU: DCS-7020R-36SY | Part #: DCS-7020R-36SY | MPN: DCS-7020R-36SY
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About the Arista 7020R Series Edge Routing Platform
L2/L3, BGP/OSPF, VXLAN/EVPN — determines fabric role. The Arista 7020R Series Edge Routing Platform (DCS-7020R-36SY) is a 1U fixed-configuration edge switch engineered for high-density, low-latency data centre and cloud networking environments. This Arista platform delivers 3.6 Tbps switching capacity and 1.44 Bpps forwarding rate across 36 total ports: 32 SFP28 (25G) ports and 4 QSFP28 (100G) uplink ports. Layer 2 capabilities include VXLAN bridging, MSTP, RSTP, LACP, and MLAG, while Layer 3 routing intelligence spans BGP-4, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, IS-IS, static routing, and PIM-SM/PIM-SSM multicast. Hardware VTEP support and native VXLAN EVPN routing enable seamless overlay fabric integration without external appliances.
Enterprise network engineers, infrastructure architects, and IT procurement teams select the DCS-7020R-36SY when building spine-leaf fabrics, disaggregated networks, or cloud-native data centre deployments that demand deterministic east-west throughput and operational simplicity. Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) underpins the entire platform, delivering in-service software upgrade (ISSU) capability to eliminate planned downtime. Automation frameworks—including eAPI, OpenConfig, gNMI, NETCONF, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef—integrate the switch into infrastructure-as-code pipelines and multi-vendor orchestration stacks. Console (RJ-45) and out-of-band management (1G RJ-45) interfaces, plus USB access, support both legacy and modern operational models.
Redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies and configurable front-to-rear and rear-to-front airflow options ensure high availability and flexible deployment in diverse data centre thermal zones. Operating temperature range of 0°C to 45°C accommodates standard enterprise environments. Whether you are planning a greenfield fabric upgrade or integrating edge routing density into an existing Arista ecosystem, Omnixon Global supplies the DCS-7020R-36SY with full technical validation and deployment support. Contact our team to request a quotation and discuss your edge routing architecture requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Arista |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | DCS-7020R-36SY |
| Part Number | DCS-7020R-36SY |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DCS-7020R-36SY |
| Product Series | 7020R |
| Form Factor | 1U fixed-configuration |
| Total Ports | 36 |
| SFP28 (25G) Ports | 32 |
| QSFP28 (100G) Uplink Ports | 4 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.44 Bpps |
| Layer 2 Features | VXLAN bridging, MSTP, RSTP, LACP, MLAG |
| Layer 3 Features | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM, VXLAN EVPN routing |
| Routing Protocols | BGP-4, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, IS-IS, static routing, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM |
| Hardware VTEP Support | Yes |
| Operating System | Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) |
| Management Interfaces | Console (RJ-45), Out-of-band Management (RJ-45 1G), USB |
| Automation and Programmability | eAPI, OpenConfig, gNMI, NETCONF, Ansible, Puppet, Chef |
| In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) | Supported |
| Power Supply | Redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies |
| Cooling | Front-to-rear and rear-to-front airflow options |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ax, 802.3ad, 802.1D, 802.1w, RFC 4364, RFC 7432 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Arista 7020R Series Edge Routing Platform
Does the Arista 7020R Series Edge Routing Platform support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.