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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with 48 RJ45 ports and six QSFP+ cages

Arista Networks, Inc.

Arista Networks DCS-7050TX-72Q-F network switch 48x10GbE 6x40GbE

SKU CH-J23N-HJDD4 MPN DCS-7050TX-72Q-F

1 RU switch with 48 1/10GbE Base-T ports and six 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, plus dual 500 W hot-swap supplies and front-to-rear airflow

  • 48 1/10GbE Base-T ports for dense copper connectivity
  • 6 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks for high-speed aggregation
  • 1 RU form factor fits standard racks efficiently
  • 2 hot-swappable 500W AC supplies with front-to-rear airflow
  • 4 hot-swappable fans maintain cooling with front-to-rear airflow

Arista 7050TX 48-port 10G Base-T switch

The Arista DCS-7050TX-72Q-F is a 1 RU network switch delivering 48 RJ-45 ports at 1 or 10 GbE and six 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks. Two dedicated management ports and a serial console port provide out-of-band access. It runs Arista EOS and suits data-centre leaf or spine roles needing dense copper connectivity.

Installation notes and common issues

The unit occupies one rack unit and ships with two hot-swappable 500 W AC power supplies and four hot-swappable fans, all front-to-rear airflow. Rack mounts are not included, so suitable rails or brackets must be sourced separately. Copper RJ-45 links require Category 6a or better cabling for reliable 10 GbE operation over distance.

Target fit and alternatives

This switch fits teams that need high-density 10 GbE Base-T access with 40 GbE uplinks in a single rack unit. Buyers who require fibre SFP+ access ports instead of copper should evaluate other models. Environments lacking front-to-rear cooling paths or needing integrated rack rails will need additional planning.

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Price $345.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameArista
Model nameDCS-7050TX-72Q-F

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the switch is operating correctly after installation?

Verify the front-panel LEDs show green for all 48 Base-T ports and six QSFP+ uplinks, check that both 500 W power supplies report OK in the EOS CLI, and confirm the four hot-swap fans are spinning at normal speed.

What ships with the unit and what must I source separately?

The switch includes two 500 W hot-swappable AC power supplies and four hot-swappable fans, all front-to-rear airflow; rack-mount rails, QSFP+ transceivers, and Cat6a or better patch cables are not included.

Which port configuration matches my density needs — the 48-port Base-T model or a higher-density variant?

This model provides 48 x 1/10GbE Base-T ports plus 6 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks in a single RU; if you need more Base-T density or different uplink speeds, a different Arista 7050 series SKU would be required.

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