Arista 7160-48TC6 48 Port 10G Layer 3 Managed Data Center Switch – Refurb
The Arista 7160-48TC6 is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch engineered for modern data center environments requiring low latency, high throughput, and versatile connectivity. With 48 x 10GBase-T ports and 6 x 100G QSFP28 uplinks, this switch delivers a switching capacity of 2.4 billion packets per second and 2.16 Tbps of throughput—ideal for demanding aggregation, spine, or high-density leaf applications.
Designed with front-to-back airflow and dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans, it ensures energy efficiency (80 PLUS Platinum) and maximum uptime in mission-critical deployments. Advanced features such as VXLAN, sFlow, PBR, OpenFlow, and LANZ microburst detection enhance performance monitoring, virtual networking, and traffic engineering.
✔ Key Features & Benefits
✔ 48 x 10GBase-T ports and 6 x 100G QSFP28 uplinks – High-density, flexible connectivity for modern networks
✔ L3 managed – Supports OSPF, BGP, VRRP, PIM, and more for advanced routing and segmentation
✔ 2.16 Tbps throughput, 2.4 Bpps switching capacity – Handles heavy traffic loads with ultra-low 3μs latency
✔ Hot-swappable dual power supply and 4 fans – Redundant and resilient hardware for always-on operations
✔ VXLAN, OpenFlow, PBR, and sFlow – Enhanced visibility, automation, and virtualization support
✔ 8GB RAM, 4GB flash – Reliable memory architecture for advanced feature support
✔ Front-to-back airflow – Designed for optimized data center cooling
✔ Ideal Uses
✔ Spine-leaf data center architecture in enterprise networks
✔ High-performance compute (HPC) environments with large east-west traffic
✔ Virtualized infrastructures using VXLAN or advanced QoS and ACL control
✔ Core/aggregation switch for colocation or service provider networks
✔ Specifications
✔ Condition: Refurbished device with minor scratches and scuffs. Device has been extensively tested and is fully functional.
✔ Brand: Arista
✔ Model: 7160-48TC6
✔ Device Type: L3 Managed Network Switch
✔ Ports: 48 x 10GBase-T RJ-45 + 6 x 100G QSFP28
✔ Management Ports: 1 x RJ-45 (Ethernet), 1 x RJ-45 (RS-232), 2 x USB
✔ Switching Capacity: 2.4 Bpps
✔ Throughput: 2.16 Tbps
✔ Latency: 3 µs
✔ Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP, RIP, VRRP, PIM, IS-IS, IGMP, ECMP, etc.
✔ Layer 3 Features: ACL, PBR, BFD, DHCP relay, URPF, VARP
✔ Layer 2 Features: VLAN, MSTP, RSTP, LACP, DCBX, QoS, Jumbo Frames (9216 bytes)
✔ Advanced Features: VXLAN, OpenFlow, AAA, sFlow, LANZ, DSCP, WRR, ECN, MSDP
✔ MAC Table Size: 128K entries
✔ VLANs: 4096 virtual interfaces
✔ IGMP Groups: 128000
✔ Memory: 8 GB RAM, 4 GB Flash
✔ Cooling: Front-to-back airflow with 4 hot-swappable fans
✔ Power Supply: Dual 500W internal hot-plug (1+1 redundancy)
✔ Power Efficiency: 80 PLUS Platinum certified
✔ Dimensions: 48.3 cm (W) x 40.6 cm (D) x 4.4 cm (H)
✔ Weight: 9.3 kg
✔ Environmental: 0–40°C operating, 5–95% humidity
✔ Operating System Support: Arista EOS
✔ Compliance: IEEE standards (802.1D/Q/p/x/ad/w/s/ab/ae/ba/by, etc.), CE, FCC, UL, RoHS
✔ Warranty: ✔ 3 Month Carry-in Warranty
✔ What’s in the Box: Switch, Power Cable