Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine Switch

Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine Switch

Brand: Arista | Category: Network Switches

SKU: DCS-7280CR3-96-F | Part #: DCS-7280CR3-96-F | MPN: DCS-7280CR3-96-F

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About the Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine Switch

The Arista 7280CR3-96 (part number DCS-7280CR3-96-F) is a 400G network switch designed for core and spine roles. It provides 96 QSFP-DD ports in a 2U rack form factor and runs Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) for management.

The switch delivers a maximum throughput of 38.4 Tbps, with 38.4 Tbps of switching fabric throughput, and includes 368 MB of buffer memory. Typical power consumption is listed at 9000 watts, and the rated operating temperature range is 0–40°C.

As a core/spine switch with high port density at 400G, the 7280CR3-96 suits data centre and enterprise network backbones where many high-speed links are aggregated in a compact rack footprint.

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Technical Specifications

BrandArista
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUDCS-7280CR3-96-F
Part NumberDCS-7280CR3-96-F
ConditionNew
Port Speed400G
Manufacturer Part NumberDCS-7280CR3-96-F
Model7280CR3-96
Form Factor2U Rack
Port Count96
Maximum Throughput38.4 Tbps
Port TypeQSFP-DD
Switching FabricThroughput 38.4 Tbps
ArchitectureCore/Spine
Management ProtocolEOS (Extensible Operating System)
Buffer Memory368 MB
Typical Power Consumption9000 watts
Operating Temperature0–40°C

Frequently Asked Questions about Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine Switch

What does the Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine Switch do?

The Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine 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/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine Switch?

Key specifications for the Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine Switch: new condition; port speed 400G; manufacturer Arista; manufacturer part number DCS-7280CR3-96-F; model 7280CR3-96; form factor 2U Rack; port count 96. Manufacturer part number DCS-7280CR3-96-F. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine Switch compatible with my infrastructure?

The Arista 7280CR3-96 400G Core/Spine 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.