Arista 7060CX5-56D8 – 56× 100GbE + 8× 400GbE, Non-PoE, Advanced Layer 2/3/4, 1RU

Arista 7060CX5-56D8 is a high-performance 1RU data centre switch, offering 56 ports of 400G QSFP-DD and 8 ports of 400G OSFP. Designed for Top-of-Rack (ToR), spine-layer, and AI/ML cluster deployments, it delivers up to 22.4 Tbps switching capacity with ultra-low latency of ~825 ns. It supports advanced Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 networking, VXLAN/EVPN virtualisation, MLAG high availability, and MACsec encryption on OSFP ports. Fully programmable via Arista EOS and CloudVision, the 7060CX5-56D8 provides scalable, secure, and energy-efficient operations optimised for cloud-scale networks.

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 56 × 400G QSFP-DD + 8 × 400G OSFP
• Uplinks: 2 × 1/10/25G SFP
• Max Interfaces (with breakouts): Up to 160 logical ports
• Switching Capacity: 22.4 Tbps (FDX)
• Forwarding Rate: 8.3 Bpps
• Latency: ~825 ns
• MACsec Support: OSFP ports supported
• CPU: Multi-Core x86
• System Memory: 64 GB
• Flash Storage: 120 GB
• Packet Buffer: 114 MB
• Airflow: Front-to-back / back-to-front (reversible)
• Fans: 3 hot-swappable, redundant (N+1)
• Power Supplies: 2 hot-swappable (1+1 redundant)
• Power (Typical/Max): 830 W / 1188 W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 17.3 × 1.72 × 18.9 in
• Weight: ~15.9 kg (35 lbs)
• Rack Units: 1U

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:

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ADVANCED FEATURES:

Layer 2 & Layer 3 Switching:

High-scale bridging and routing with support for 4,000+ VLANs, VRF-lite, and large-scale MAC/FIB tables. Supports rapid failover with ECMP, LACP, and BFD for sub-second convergence. Advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, RIP) make the switch suitable for both leaf and spine roles in data centre fabrics.

Layer 4 Traffic Intelligence:

Stateful ACLs, policy-based routing, and dynamic ECMP hashing deliver precise control. Deep buffer awareness with adaptive flow queuing prevents packet drops in bursty AI/ML workloads. Flexible per-flow telemetry supports congestion detection and mitigation in real time.

Virtualisation & Cloud Overlays:

Hardware VXLAN, NVGRE, and EVPN enable scalable multi-tenant environments. Seamless workload mobility across data centres with distributed gateway functionality. Built-in integration with VMware NSX, OpenStack Neutron, Kubernetes CNI, and public cloud extensions.

Storage Networking Optimisation:

Ultra-low latency with cut-through switching and RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) enhancements for HPC and AI training clusters. PFC (Priority Flow Control) and ECN (Explicit Congestion Notification) ensure lossless Ethernet transport for NVMe over Fabrics and storage workloads.

High Availability & Resilience:

Redundant, hot-swappable PSUs and fans. Multi-chassis link aggregation (MLAG) provides non-stop forwarding during link or node failures. In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) and Smart System Upgrade (SSU) minimise downtime in production clusters.

Comprehensive QoS & Traffic Engineering:

Eight hardware queues per port, hierarchical QoS, and advanced shaping policies. Supports strict priority, weighted fair queuing, and deficit round-robin scheduling. Dynamic buffer allocation intelligently redistributes resources during congestion.

Telemetry & Advanced Monitoring:

Real-time streaming telemetry with gNMI, gRPC, and OpenConfig. LANZ provides microsecond-level latency analysis. Deep buffer visibility exposes per-queue statistics. Native sFlow/NetFlow export integrates with external collectors for traffic engineering and anomaly detection.

Automation & Programmability:

Supports eAPI (JSON-RPC), Python, Go, and REST APIs for seamless integration. Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) enables mass deployment. Full compatibility with Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and Salt for configuration automation. CloudVision integration allows intent-based management and lifecycle automation across fabric-wide deployments.

Security Enhancements:

Robust access control with multi-tier ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, and IP Source Guard. Control Plane Policing (CoPP) safeguards routing engine performance. Native MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE-2018) with 256-bit encryption secures inter-switch and inter-DC links. Role-based access control (RBAC), TACACS+/RADIUS, and secure API endpoints protect management access.

Energy Efficiency & Data Centre Alignment:

Optimised silicon reduces watts-per-gigabit consumption. Dynamic fan speed adjustment with front-to-rear or rear-to-front airflow optimises cooling for modern hot/cold aisle deployments. Meets global efficiency standards (80 PLUS Platinum PSU options).

Scalability & Future-Ready Architecture:

Native multi-speed support (10/25/50/100/200/400GbE). QSFP-DD and breakout support enable flexible scaling from 64 to 160 logical ports. Designed for future silicon and optic generations, protecting investments in next-gen bandwidth (800G and beyond).

Lifecycle Management & Analytics:

Native software version rollback and golden image protection reduce risk during upgrades. CloudVision-based compliance checks flag configuration drift. Granular audit logs provide full visibility into operator changes. End-to-end visibility tools enable predictive maintenance and proactive capacity planning.

ORDERING INFORMATION:

WARRANTY & SUPPORT:

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