DCS-7500E-12CQ-LC Arista 12 port 100GbE QSFP+ Wire-Speed Line Card for 7500E Series
Maximize 100GbE Performance with the Arista DCS-7500E-12CQ-LC Line Card
High-Density, Wire-Speed 12-Port 100GbE QSFP+ Expansion for 7500E Series
The Arista DCS-7500E-12CQ-LC is a high-performance 12-port 100GbE QSFP+ wire-speed line card designed for the Arista 7500E Series switches. Featuring a distributed virtual output queue architecture, it eliminates head-of-line blocking for ultra-low latency and lossless fabric performance. With 14.4 billion packets per second forwarding and up to 18GB of packet memory, it ensures seamless data flow and congestion management. Ideal for high-bandwidth cloud, enterprise, and data center networks, this non-blocking, full-mesh line card supports scalable and high-speed networking with VXLAN, MPLS, EVPN, and advanced telemetry capabilities.
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Product Specifications: Arista DCS-7500E-12CQ-LC Data Sheet
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | DCS-7500E-12CQ-LC |
| Description | 12-port 100GbE QSFP+ line card for Arista 7500E Series switches |
| Port Configuration | 12 × 100GbE QSFP+ ports Backward-compatible with 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Performance | Wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching Supports 1.2 Tbps forwarding capacity High-speed data transmission with ultra-low latency |
| Design & Compatibility | Designed for modular expansion in Arista 7500E chassis Hot-swappable module for non-disruptive upgrades Energy-efficient architecture for reduced power consumption |
| Advanced Features | VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, and Segment Routing support Dynamic traffic load balancing and congestion management Network telemetry and real-time monitoring |
FAQs:
1. Can the Arista DCS-7500E-12CQ-LC line card support 40GbE connections?
Yes, the QSFP+ ports are backward-compatible with 40GbE connections.
2. Can the DCS-7500E-12CQ-LC support mixed-speed networking?
Yes, it supports 100GbE QSFP+, and compatible transceivers allow it to connect with 40GbE and lower-speed networks, offering deployment flexibility.
3. What switching capacity does this module provide?
It delivers 1.2 Tbps of forwarding capacity, ensuring high-speed data transfers.
4. Which Arista switches are compatible with this line card?
It is designed specifically for Arista 7500E Series modular switches.
5. Does the DCS-7500E-12CQ-LC support network telemetry?
Yes, it includes real-time network monitoring and telemetry for performance optimization.
