The Arista 720XP is a high-performance switch designed for demanding data center and enterprise networks. It features a robust port configuration including 80 2.5G Ethernet ports, 16 5G Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, and versatile uplink options with 4 25G SFP and 2 100G QSFP ports, providing comprehensive and flexible connectivity.
- 80x2.5G Ethernet Ports: Provides 80 high-speed Ethernet ports, each capable of supporting up to 2.5 Gigabit per second data transfer rates for efficient data handling.
- 16x5G PoE Ports: Features 16 PoE ports with 5 Gigabit Ethernet support, delivering both power and network connectivity simultaneously to PoE-enabled devices, simplifying deployments.
- 4x25G SFP/2x100G QSFP Ports: Offers versatile high-speed uplink options with 4 SFP ports supporting 25 Gigabit Ethernet and 2 QSFP ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet for future-proof scalability.
- Switch Functionality: Combines robust capabilities for efficient packet forwarding with a variety of essential network services to optimize traffic management.
- Front-to-Rear Airflow: Designed with a front-to-rear airflow configuration, ensuring proper cooling, compatibility with standard data center layouts, and efficient thermal management.
- Four AC Power Supplies: Equipped with four redundant AC power supplies for maximum reliability and continuous operation, safeguarding against power supply failures.
- C14 Power Input: Features a standard C14 power input connector, allowing for easy and universal connection to power sources.
- High Performance: The Arista 720XP delivers superior network connectivity and low-latency forwarding, essential for demanding and mission-critical network environments.
- Advanced Features: Supports a suite of advanced networking features including Quality of Service (QoS), Virtual LANs (VLANs), and Access Control Lists (ACLs) for enhanced network management, security, and traffic prioritization.