Arista 7388X5 AI Spine Platform
Brand: Arista | Category: Network Switches
SKU: DCS-7388X5 | Part #: DCS-7388X5 | MPN: DCS-7388X5
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About the Arista 7388X5 AI Spine Platform
The Arista 7388X5 AI Spine Platform delivers a distributed, non-blocking leaf-spine fabric architecture optimized for ultra-low-latency, high-radix data center deployments. Built on Arista's proven Clos fabric technology, this chassis-based modular platform supports 400GbE interfaces with 100GbE breakout capability, enabling seamless traffic flow across hyperscale and AI/ML training environments without artificial packet queuing delays.
Engineered for AI infrastructure teams and network engineers managing mission-critical workloads, the DCS-7388X5 combines advanced switching performance with carrier-grade reliability. Deep buffer architecture with advanced congestion management ensures lossless fabric support via RoCEv2, while Arista EOS delivers hitless software upgrades and redundant power and fabric modules for continuous operation. The platform supports comprehensive routing protocols—BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN, and MP-BGP—alongside Layer 2 technologies including VXLAN, LACP, and MSTP. Advanced QoS with priority queuing and ECN support, plus MACsec encryption and Control Plane Policing, deliver both performance and security at scale. Full integration with Arista CloudVision, OpenConfig, gNMI, gRPC, NETCONF, and REST APIs enables seamless automation via Ansible and Terraform, while streaming telemetry via gNMI/gRPC and SNMP provides real-time visibility into fabric health and performance. The Arista 7300X5 Series platform is purpose-built for hyperscale data centers, HPC environments, and enterprise cloud core deployments where throughput, determinism, and operational simplicity are non-negotiable. For a detailed technical review and to discuss your specific requirements, contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: DCS-7388X5
- Platform Role: AI Spine / Data Center Core Switch
- Form Factor: Chassis-based modular platform
- Operating System: Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System)
- Supported Interface Speeds: 400GbE, 100GbE (via breakout)
- Lossless Fabric Support: RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet v2)
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Arista |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | DCS-7388X5 |
| Part Number | DCS-7388X5 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DCS-7388X5 |
| Product Line | Arista 7300X5 Series |
| Platform Role | AI Spine / Data Center Core Switch |
| Form Factor | Chassis-based modular platform |
| Operating System | Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System) |
| Switching Architecture | Distributed, non-blocking leaf-spine fabric architecture |
| Supported Interface Speeds | 400GbE, 100GbE (via breakout) |
| Fabric Technology | High-radix, non-blocking Clos fabric |
| Lossless Fabric Support | RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet v2) |
| Buffer Architecture | Deep buffer with advanced congestion management |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN, MP-BGP |
| Management & Automation | Arista CloudVision, OpenConfig, gNMI, gRPC, NETCONF, REST API, Ansible, Terraform |
| Telemetry | Streaming telemetry via gNMI/gRPC, SNMP, sFlow |
| Quality of Service | Advanced QoS with priority queuing and ECN support |
| High Availability | Redundant power supplies, redundant fabric modules, hitless software upgrades via EOS |
| Layer 2 Features | VXLAN, EVPN, LACP, MSTP, 802.1Q |
| Layer 3 Features | IPv4, IPv6, ECMP, VRF, BFD |
| Security | MACsec support, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), ACLs |
| Target Deployment | AI/ML training fabrics, hyperscale data centers, HPC, enterprise cloud core |
Frequently Asked Questions about Arista 7388X5 AI Spine Platform
Does the Arista 7388X5 AI Spine 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.