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Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center Switch

Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center Switch

Brand: Arista | Category: Network Switches

SKU: DCS-7816R4-A | Part #: DCS-7816R4-A | MPN: DCS-7816R4-A

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About the Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center Switch

The Arista 7800R4 Series is a modular chassis switch engineered for AI and machine learning data center deployments requiring ultra-high-density, scalable interconnect. The platform supports up to 800G per port connectivity, enabling massive east-west fabric throughput for GPU-accelerated workloads and distributed training environments. Its modular architecture allows operators to configure line cards, fabric modules, and supervisors to match evolving cluster topologies and traffic patterns.

Designed as a spine-layer switch, the 7800R4 delivers the non-blocking throughput and low latency required for collective communication patterns inherent to large-scale AI model training. Built-in redundancy, hitless upgrades, and full-duplex 800G SerDes technology ensure carrier-grade availability for mission-critical HPC and cloud infrastructure. Arista EOS operating system provides API-driven network automation, telemetry, and programmable packet handling for seamless integration into modern data center orchestration frameworks.

Ideal for

  • AI training cluster spine interconnect for multi-rack GPU arrays and distributed parameter servers
  • High-performance computing (HPC) fabric for scientific simulation, molecular dynamics, and weather modeling
  • Cloud service provider data center core switching with 800G uplinks and tenant isolation via VxLAN/EVPN
  • Hyperscaler storage array interconnect for fault-tolerant distributed filesystems and object storage
  • Real-time financial trading infrastructure requiring sub-microsecond latency and deterministic jitter
  • Edge-to-core federation in large enterprise multi-campus networks with persistent state replication

Technical specifications

ManufacturerArista
Model7800R4 Series
PartNumberDCS-7816R4-A
ChassisModular
MaxPortDensityUp to 128 x 800G ports (line-card dependent)
PortSpeed800G, 400G, 200G, 100G per-port capable
FabricArchitectureNon-blocking crossbar with distributed fabric modules
SwitchingCapacityUp to 51.2 Tbps aggregate throughput
LatencyProfileSub-microsecond cut-through switching
OperatingSystemArista EOS
RouteTableCapacitySupports ECMP, IS-IS, BGP, OSPF
RedundancyN+1 supervisor, hitless in-service upgrade capable
ManagementInterfacesDual 1GbE out-of-band management, serial console
PowerConsumptionConfigurable per line-card; modular power supply architecture
FormFactor19-inch rack mount
LaunchQ2 2024

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Technical Specifications

BrandArista
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUDCS-7816R4-A
Part NumberDCS-7816R4-A
ConditionNew
Model7800R4 Series
PartNumberDCS-7816R4-A
ChassisModular
MaxPortDensityUp to 128 x 800G ports (line-card dependent)
PortSpeed800G, 400G, 200G, 100G per-port capable
FabricArchitectureNon-blocking crossbar with distributed fabric modules
SwitchingCapacityUp to 51.2 Tbps aggregate throughput
LatencyProfileSub-microsecond cut-through switching
OperatingSystemArista EOS
RouteTableCapacitySupports ECMP, IS-IS, BGP, OSPF
RedundancyN+1 supervisor, hitless in-service upgrade capable
ManagementInterfacesDual 1GbE out-of-band management, serial console
PowerConsumptionConfigurable per line-card; modular power supply architecture
FormFactor19-inch rack mount
LaunchQ2 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center Switch

What does the Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center Switch do?

The Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center 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 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center Switch?

Key specifications for the Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center Switch: new condition; manufacturer Arista; model 7800R4 Series; partnumber DCS-7816R4-A; chassis Modular; maxportdensity Up to 128 x 800G ports (line-card dependent); portspeed 800G, 400G, 200G, 100G per-port capable. Manufacturer part number DCS-7816R4-A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center Switch compatible with my infrastructure?

The Arista 7800R4 Series Modular Data Center 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.