End of Sale of 7280CR-48
Arista Networks announces the upcoming end of sale for the DCS-7280CR-48 models of the 7280R Series. Other members of the 7280R Series are not affected by this end of sales notice.
The product and part number covered by this announcement are listed below in Table 1. The last day to order the affected products is November 22nd, 2021. Customers with active support contracts for 7280CR-48 will continue to receive support from Arista TAC (Technical Assistance Center) as long as the systems remain covered under a support contract and the dates listed in Table 2, the End-of-Life Milestones.
Migration Options
Customers are encouraged to consider migrating to the DCS-7280CR3 series that provide equivalent or higher performance with improved features and scale and lower power, as shown below. The newer models support existing features and offer enhanced functionality. Additional products may also be suitable as a replacement and engagement with Arista sales is recommended to explore all options.
| Affected Product | Description | Replacement Products | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCS-7280CR-48-F | Arista 7280R, 48x100GbE QSFP and 8x40GbE QSFP+ switch, front to rear air, 2 x AC | DCS-7280CR3-96-F | Arista 7280R3, 96x100GbE QSFP switch router, front to rear air, 2 x AC |
| DCS-7280CR-48# | Arista 7280R, 48x100GbE QSFP and 8x40GbE QSFP+ switch, configurable fans and psu | DCS-7280CR3-96# | Arista 7280R3, 96x100GbE QSFP switch router, front to rear air, configurable fans and psu |
| DCS-7280CR-48-DC-F | Arista 7280R, 48x100GbE QSFP and 8x40GbE QSFP+ switch, front to rear air, 2 x DC | DCS-7280CR3-96# | Arista 7280R3, 96x100GbE QSFP switch router, front to rear air, configurable fans and psu |
Table 1: Affected Product and Part numbers
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| End-of-Sale Announcement | May 21, 2021 |
| Last day to order the products (End-of-Sale) | November 22, 2021 |
| Last day to add new service contracts | November 22, 2022 |
| Last day to request hardware failure analysis | November 22, 2022 |
| Last day to receive software bug fixes and support | November 22, 2024 |
| Last day to renew existing service contracts | November 22, 2025 |
| Last day to receive 24x7 TAC support | November 22, 2026 |
| Last day for hardware RMA requests | November 22, 2026 |
| End-of-Life of product | November 22, 2026 |
Table 2: End-of-Life Milestones
For more information about the Arista End-of-Life policy, please visit: Five Year End-of-Life Policy
If you need assistance with migration options, please contact your Arista sales representative or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.