End of Sale of 7050QX-32S
December 13, 2021
| Revision | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | December 13, 2021 | Initial release |
| 1.1 | April 1, 2025 | Software milestone update |
Arista Networks announces the upcoming end of sale for the DCS-7050QX-32S model of the 7050X Series. Other members of the 7050X 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 December 13th, 2022.
Customers with active support contracts for 7050QX-32S 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-7050CX3-32S or 7050CX3M-32S that provide higher performance with improved features and scale and lower power, as shown below. The newer models support existing features and offer enhanced functionality.
| Affected Product | Description | Replacement Products | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCS-7050QX-32S-F | Arista 7050X, 32x40GbE QSFP+ switch, front-to-rear air |
DCS-7050CX3-32S-F |
Arista 7050X3, 32x100GbE QSFP28 switch, front-to-rear air |
|
DCS-7050CX3M-32S-F |
Arista 7050X3, 32x100GbE QSFP28 switch with MACsec, front-to-rear air | ||
| DCS-7050QX-32S-R | Arista 7050X, 32x40GbE QSFP+ switch, rear-to-front air | DCS-7050CX3-32S-R | Arista 7050X3, 32x100GbE QSFP28 switch, rear-to-front air |
| DCS-7050CX3M-32S-R | Arista 7050X3, 32x100GbE QSFP28 switch with MACsec, rear-to-front air | ||
| DCS-7050QX-32S-# | Arista 7050X, 32x40GbE QSFP+ switch, no fans, no PSU | DCS-7050CX3-32S# | Arista 7050X3, 32x100GbE QSFP28 switch, configurable fans and PSU |
| DCS-7050CX3M-32S# | Arista 7050X3, 32x100GbE QSFP28 switch with MACsec, no fans, no PSU |
Table 1: Affected Products and Part Numbers
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| End-of-Sale Announcement | December 13, 2021 |
| Last day to order the products (End-of-Sale) | December 13, 2022 |
| Last day to add new service contracts | December 13, 2023 |
| Last day to request hardware failure analysis | December 13, 2023 |
| Last day to receive software bug fixes and support | March 20, 2025* |
| Last day to renew existing service contracts | December 13, 2024 |
| Last day to receive 24x7 TAC support | December 13, 2025 |
| Last day for hardware RMA requests | December 13, 2025 |
| End-of-Life of product | December 13, 2025 |
| * Date updated to reflect extended software lifecycle. Refer to EOS Software Notice | |
Table 2: End-of-Life Milestones
For more information about the Arista End-of-Life policy, please visit: https://www.arista.com/en/support/product-documentation/end-of-life-policy
If you need assistance with migration options, please contact your Arista sales representative or contact us at sales@arista.com