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Arista Enterprise & Data Center Network Switches

Arista Enterprise & Data Center Network Switches

Arista Networks • Enterprise Ethernet Switching

Arista Enterprise & Data Center Network Switches

Deploy high-performance Arista Ethernet switches for enterprise access, server connectivity, data center leaf-spine fabrics, aggregation and high-bandwidth network infrastructure.

Managed Ethernet Layer 2 / Layer 3 Leaf & Spine 1GbE–100GbE+ Arista EOS
Enterprise & Data Center Switching

Arista Network Switches for Modern IT Infrastructure

Arista enterprise and data center network switches provide high-performance Ethernet connectivity for servers, storage systems, virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure and large-scale enterprise networks.

Arista's switching portfolio includes platforms designed for access, leaf, spine, aggregation and routing applications, allowing organizations to select network hardware according to port density, interface type, Ethernet speed and infrastructure role.

From dense 1GbE access switching to high-bandwidth data center fabrics, Arista platforms provide options for organizations upgrading existing networks or building scalable Ethernet infrastructure.

Built for the Network

Switching Platforms for Every Layer of the Data Center

Access
Enterprise & Server Access

Connect servers, appliances, management interfaces and enterprise devices using dense Ethernet access switching.

Leaf
Server & Storage Connectivity

Provide high-speed connectivity between servers, storage platforms and the data center network fabric.

Spine
High-Bandwidth Fabric

Interconnect leaf switches through a high-bandwidth fabric designed for scalable east-west data center traffic.

Aggregation
Network Consolidation

Aggregate access and distribution links while providing higher-bandwidth connectivity throughout enterprise infrastructure.

Management
Out-of-Band Networking

Create dedicated management networks for servers, storage systems, switches and other infrastructure devices.

L2 / L3
Switching & Routing

Support Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing functions across supported Arista enterprise and data center platforms.

Ethernet Performance

From Gigabit Access to High-Speed Data Center Fabrics

Arista network switches span multiple Ethernet generations, allowing infrastructure teams to match switch speed and port density to servers, storage, uplinks and data center fabric requirements.

1GbE
Access & Management
10GbE
Server & Storage
25GbE
Modern Server Access
40GbE
Aggregation
100GbE+
Leaf & Spine
Arista Switch Families

Explore Arista Enterprise & Data Center Platforms

7010 Series
1GbE Access Switching

Dense Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for server access, enterprise networking and out-of-band management, with higher-speed uplink options on supported models.

7020 Series
Universal Leaf & Edge

Flexible switching platforms designed for enterprise, edge, compute, storage and universal leaf applications.

7050 Series
Leaf & Spine Switching

Fixed-form-factor switches for enterprise and data center leaf-spine networks across multiple Ethernet speeds.

7060 Series
Cloud-Scale Networking

High-performance switching designed for scale-out cloud environments and bandwidth-intensive data center fabrics.

7280 Series
High-Performance Switching & Routing

High-performance platforms suited to demanding leaf, spine, storage and routing applications.

7500 / 7800 Series
Modular Core & Spine

Modular platforms designed for high-capacity data center spine, core and large-scale networking environments.

Arista EOS

A Common Software Foundation for Arista Networking

Arista Extensible Operating System (EOS) provides a common software foundation across supported Arista switching and routing platforms. Its architecture supports network switching, routing, programmability, automation and operational visibility for modern enterprise and data center environments.

Using a common network operating system across multiple hardware platforms can help organizations maintain more consistent network operations as infrastructure grows.

Network Interfaces

Copper, Fiber & High-Speed Ethernet Connectivity

Arista switches are available with a range of interface types. Exact port configurations vary by model, so always match the switch, transceiver and cabling to the required Ethernet speed and link distance.

RJ-45 SFP SFP+ SFP28 QSFP+ QSFP28 QSFP-DD DAC Fiber Optics
Ideal Applications

Enterprise & Data Center Network Applications

Data Centers Server, storage, leaf, spine and aggregation connectivity.
Virtualization High-bandwidth networking for dense virtualization and private-cloud clusters.
Enterprise Networks Managed Ethernet connectivity for business-critical infrastructure.
Storage Networks High-speed Ethernet connectivity for networked storage infrastructure.
Cloud Infrastructure Scalable Ethernet fabrics for private and cloud-scale environments.
AI & HPC High-bandwidth network fabrics for compute-intensive workloads.
Before You Buy

Choosing the Right Arista Network Switch

1. Port Speed Determine the Ethernet speeds required by servers, storage and uplinks.
2. Port Density Select enough interfaces for current devices while allowing room for growth.
3. Interface Type Confirm RJ-45, SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP or other required connectivity.
4. Airflow Match front-to-rear or rear-to-front airflow with the rack cooling design.
5. Power Verify AC or DC power supplies and redundancy requirements.
6. Optics & Cabling Confirm transceiver, DAC, fiber and link-distance compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions

Arista Enterprise & Data Center Switch FAQ

What is an Arista data center switch?
Arista data center switches provide Ethernet connectivity for servers, storage systems and network infrastructure. Depending on the platform, they can operate in access, leaf, spine, aggregation or routing roles.
Are Arista switches Layer 2 or Layer 3?
Arista enterprise and data center platforms support Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing capabilities, although exact features depend on the switch model and EOS software configuration.
What is an Arista leaf switch?
In a leaf-spine architecture, leaf switches typically connect servers, storage systems and other endpoints to the data center fabric and connect upstream to spine switches.
What Ethernet speeds are available on Arista switches?
Arista has networking platforms spanning multiple Ethernet generations, including 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE and higher speeds. Supported speeds vary by platform and individual interface.
What is Arista EOS?
Arista EOS is the network operating system used across supported Arista switching and routing platforms. It provides a common software environment for networking, management, automation and programmability.
What should I check before buying an Arista switch?
Check the exact model and part number, port count, Ethernet speed, connector type, airflow direction, power configuration and compatibility with the transceivers, DAC cables or fiber infrastructure you plan to use.
Enterprise Network Infrastructure

Find the Right Arista Switch for Your Network

Explore Arista enterprise and data center network switches for server access, management, virtualization, storage, cloud and leaf-spine architectures. Compare port speeds, interface types, airflow and hardware configurations to find the right platform for your infrastructure.