Description
Arista DCS-7010T-48 switch with 48x 1GbE ports & 4x 10GbE uplinks. Layer 2/3, 176Gbps capacity, ultra-low latency, and redundant PSU for data centers.
Product Features
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48x 1GbE RJ45 auto-negotiating ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
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4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for flexible high-speed connectivity
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176 Gbps switching capacity for non-blocking performance
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132 Mpps forwarding rate with ultra-low ~3μs latency
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84,000 MAC address table for large-scale deployments
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Dual redundant hot-swappable PSUs for high availability
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Runs Arista EOS software with advanced automation & telemetry
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Compact 1U rackmount form factor – efficient and datacenter-ready
General Product Information
The Arista DCS-7010T-48 is a high-performance 1U rackmount Gigabit Ethernet switch, purpose-built for modern data centers, enterprise networks, and cloud environments. Delivering line-rate Layer 2/3 switching, it provides 48x Gigabit RJ45 copper ports and 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks for flexible, high-speed connectivity.
With a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 132 million packets per second, the DCS-7010T-48 ensures non-blocking wire-speed performance for demanding workloads. Its ultra-low latency (~3 microseconds) makes it ideal for applications where every millisecond counts, from virtualization to financial trading.
Built for scalability, the switch supports an 84,000-entry MAC address table, ensuring reliable performance in large network deployments. The inclusion of dual redundant AC power supplies delivers enterprise-grade uptime and resilience, keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly.
Powered by Arista EOS (Extensible Operating System), the DCS-7010T-48 integrates advanced features such as automation, telemetry, and programmability, making it a future-ready investment for evolving IT infrastructures.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Arista DCS-7010T-48 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Ports | 48x 1GbE RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps), 4x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 132 Mpps |
| Latency | ~3µs |
| MAC Address Table | 84,000 entries |
| Software | Arista EOS |
| Power Supply | Dual Redundant AC Hot-Plug PSUs |
| Power Consumption | ~65W |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, REST APIs |
| Operating Temp Range | 0°C – 40°C |
| Condition | Used |
Compatible Products
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Arista CloudVision management platform
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Dell PowerEdge & HPE ProLiant servers (for datacenter deployments)
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10GbE SFP+ optics (SR, LR, DAC cables)
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox VE clusters
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Linux servers (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) for networked infrastructures
Ideal Use Cases
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Data centers requiring non-blocking Layer 2/3 performance
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Enterprise LAN/WAN aggregation
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Virtualization clusters and private cloud environments
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Low-latency applications (finance, trading, analytics)
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Scalable campus and branch networking
Comparison Angle
Compared to traditional Cisco Catalyst or Juniper EX series switches, the Arista DCS-7010T-48 offers:
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Lower power consumption (65W) with redundant PSUs
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Ultra-low ~3µs latency for high-performance applications
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Advanced automation & programmability through EOS
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A more cost-efficient solution for enterprise-scale deployments
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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10GbE SFP+ transceivers (SR, LR, DAC cables)
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Rackmount rails & cable management kits
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Arista CloudVision subscription for network automation
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Additional Arista 7010 series switches for scaling deployments
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Compatible Dell or HPE rack servers for integration