Description
Product Overview
The Arista DCS-7500R2M-36CQ-LC 7500R2 36 Port 100GBe QSFP100 W/macsec Line Card is a network hardware component that enables high-speed data transmission in modern data centers. This line card is a module that can be installed into an Arista switch chassis, providing additional network ports and features. In this article, we will explain the technical specifications and features of this line card in detail.
Technical Specifications
The Arista DCS-7500R2M-36CQ-LC 7500R2 36 Port 100GBe QSFP100 W/macsec Line Card has the following technical specifications:
- Port Configuration: The line card has 36 ports that support 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectivity. Each port uses a QSFP100 transceiver, which can support distances of up to 10 kilometers using single-mode fiber cables.
- MACsec Encryption: The line card has built-in hardware support for MACsec encryption, which provides secure communication over Ethernet networks. MACsec encryption can be used to protect sensitive data from eavesdropping and tampering.
- Power Consumption: The line card consumes up to 850 watts of power when all ports are in use. This power consumption is within the limits of the Arista switch chassis that the line card is installed in.
- Cooling: The line card is designed to be installed in a hot-swappable line card slot of an Arista switch chassis. It has a fan tray that provides cooling for the line card and other line cards in the switch.
- Compatibility: The line card is compatible with the Arista 7500R2 series of switch chassis, which are designed for high-performance data center networks.
Features
The Arista DCS-7500R2M-36CQ-LC 7500R2 36 Port 100GBe QSFP100 W/macsec Line Card has several features that make it a powerful network component for modern data centers. Let’s take a closer look at these features:
- High Port Density: The line card has 36 ports that support 100 Gigabit Ethernet, which makes it a high-density network module. This port density enables data center operators to connect more devices and servers to the network using fewer line cards, which reduces complexity and cost.
- High-Speed Connectivity: The line card supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, which provides high-speed data transmission for modern data center applications. This high-speed connectivity is essential for data-intensive applications such as big data analytics, high-performance computing, and machine learning.
- MACsec Encryption: The line card has built-in hardware support for MACsec encryption, which provides secure communication over Ethernet networks. This feature enables data center operators to protect sensitive data from eavesdropping and tampering, which is critical for compliance and security.
- Hot-Swappable: The line card is designed to be installed in a hot-swappable line card slot of an Arista switch chassis. This design enables data center operators to replace or upgrade line cards without disrupting network operations, which improves network availability and reduces downtime.
- Easy to Deploy: The line card is easy to deploy and configure using the Arista EOS operating system. This operating system provides a familiar and consistent interface for network administrators, which reduces complexity and training requirements.
General Information about the Arista DCS-7500R2M-36CQ-LC
- Manufacturer: Arista
- Part Number or SKU#: DCS-7500R2M-36CQ-LC
- Product Type : Line Card-36 Port Switch
