Description
Highly dynamic cloud data center networks continue to evolve with the
introduction of new protocols and server technologies such as containers bringing
with them ever increasing bandwidth demands, accelerating the need for dense 100
Gigabit Ethernet switching in data center networks.
The Arista 7170 Series are purpose built fixed configuration 100GbE systems built for
the highest performance environments, and to meet the needs of the largest scale
data centers. They offer scalable L2 and L3 resources and high density with a highly
programmable and customizable switch architecture combined with advanced
features for software defined cloud networking and emerging requirements. With a
uniquely flexible programmable architecture, the 7170 series allow re-configuration
of packet parsing, lookups, traffic scheduling, packet modification and traffic
monitoring without re-engineering the switch architecture.
The Arista 7170-64C is a programmable data center switch with a packet bu”er pool
of up to 22MB that is shared across all ports. With 64 QSFP100 ports the 7170-64C is
a dense 40/100GbE system that can support a flexible combination of up to 64x
40/100GbE, 128x 50GbE or 256x 10/25GbE of wire speed performance in a 2RU
system.
The Arista 7170-32C/CD provide 32 QSFP100 ports based on the same architecture
as 7170-64C offering full throughput and performance in a dense 1RU chassis
supporting up to 32x 40/100GbE, 64x 50GbE or 128x 10/25GbE interfaces. The
7170-32C additionally provides double the system pipeline capacity to
accommodate more advanced features and higher scalability.
Performance
• 7170-64C: 64x QSFP100
• 7170-32C and 7170-32CD: 32x QSFP100
• Flexible 10G to 100G support on all ports
• Up to 256 x 10G, 25G or 128 x 50G using breakout cables
• Up to 12.8 terabits per second
• Up to 4.8 billion packets per second
•Wire speed L2 and L3 forwarding
• Latency from 800ns
• Up to 22MB integrated packet buffer
Data Center Optimized Design
• 64 QSFP100 ports in 2RU
• 32 QSFP100 ports in 1RU
• Under 5W per port typical
• Over 93% efficient power supplies
• 1+1 redundant & hot-swappable power
• N+1 redundant & hot-swappable fans
• Front-to-rear or rear-to-front cooling
• Tool less rails for simple installation
