DMF Service Nodes
This chapter describes the DMF Service Nodes available from Arista Networks.
DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SC/DCA-DM-SC2) Specification
This section describes the LEDs for monitoring environmental and port status on the DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SC 960GB and1.2TB, DCA-DM-SC2, 960GB, currently shipped appliances will have 960GB SSD).

1 | Controller Node security bezel |
2 | LCD menu buttons |
3 | LCD panel |

1 | System identification button / indicator | 5 | Power-on indicator / Power button |
2 | Optical drive | 6 | Micro USB (not supported) |
3 | Video connector | 7 | Information tag |
4 | USB ports | 8 | Hard drive |

1 | Controller Node security bezel |
2 | LCD menu buttons |
3 | LCD panel |

1 | System identification button / indicator | 5 | Power-on indicator / Power button |
2 | Optical drive | 6 | Micro USB (not supported) |
3 | Video connector | 7 | Information tag |
4 | USB ports | 8 | Hard drive |

1 | Ethernet connector 5 – 10GbE SFP+ Service interfaces SNI1 | 10 | Ethernet connector 2 – Not supported |
2 | Ethernet connector 6 – 10GbE SFP+ Service interfaces SNI2 | 11 | Ethernet connector 1 – Not supported |
3 | Ethernet connector 7 – 10GbE SFP+ Service interfaces SNI4 | 12 | USB ports |
4 | Ethernet connector 8 – 10GbE SFP+ Service interfaces SNI3 | 13 | Video connector |
5 | PSU status indicators | 14 | Serial connector (default baud rate 115200) |
6 | Power supply 2 | 15 | iDRAC Ethernet interface |
7 | Power supply 1 | 16 | System identification button |
8 | Ethernet connector 4 – Service Node management port 2 (10/100/1000Mb/s) | 17 | System identification indicator |
9 | Ethernet connector 3 – Service Node management port 1 (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SDL/DCA-DM-SDL2) Specification
The DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SDL/DCA-DM-SDL2) is an enterprise-class, 2-socket, 2RU rack-mount hardware appliance designed for high density, performance, redundancy, and value. It has 16 SNIs.

1 | System identification button / indicator | 3 | Power-on indicator / Power button |
2 | Service Node security bezel | 4 | USB ports |

1 | Front video connector | 3 | Information tag |
2 | Micro USB (not supported) | 4 | Hard drive |

1 | System identification button / indicator | 4 | LCD panel |
2 | Service Node security bezel | 5 | Power-on indicator / Power button |
3 | LCD menu buttons | 6 | USB ports |

1 | Front video connector | 3 | Information tag |
2 | Micro USB (not supported) | 4 | Hard drive |

1 | Service interfaces SNI8 | 16 | Service interfaces SNI16 |
2 | Service interfaces SNI7 | 17 | Power supply 2 |
3 | Service interfaces SNI6 | 18 | PSU status indicator |
4 | Service interfaces SNI5 | 19 | Power supply 1 |
5 | Service interfaces SNI4 | 20 | Ethernet connector 4 – Service Node management port 2 (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
6 | Service interfaces SNI3 | 21 | Ethernet connector 3 – Service Node management port 1 (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
7 | Service interfaces SNI2 | 22 | Ethernet connector 2 – Not supported |
8 | Service interfaces SNI1 | 23 | Ethernet connector 1 – Not supported |
9 | Service interfaces SNI12 | 24 | USB ports |
10 | Service interfaces SNI11 | 25 | Rear video connector |
11 | Service interfaces SNI10 | 26 | Serial connector (default baud rate 115200) |
12 | Service interfaces SNI9 | 27 | iDRAC Ethernet interface |
13 | Service interfaces SNI13 | 28 | System identification button |
14 | Service interfaces SNI14 | 29 | System identification indicator |
15 | Service interfaces SNI15 |

1 | Service interfaces SNI4 | 16 | PSU status indicator |
2 | Service interfaces SNI3 | 17 | Power supply 1 |
3 | Service interfaces SNI8 | 18 | Ethernet connector 4 – Service Node management port 2 (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
4 | Service interfaces SNI7 | 19 | Ethernet connector 3 – Service Node management port 1 (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
5 | Service interfaces SNI2 | 20 | Ethernet connector 2 – Not supported |
6 | Service interfaces SNI14 | 21 | Ethernet connector 1 – Not supported |
7 | Service interfaces SNI13 | 22 | USB ports |
8 | Service interfaces SNI10 | 23 | Rear video connector |
9 | Service interfaces SNI9 | 24 | Serial connector (default baud rate 115200) |
10 | Service interfaces SNI1 | 25 | iDRAC Ethernet interface |
11 | Service interfaces SNI11 | 26 | System identification button |
12 | Service interfaces SNI12 | 27 | System identification indicator |
13 | Service interfaces SNI15 | 28 | Service interfaces SNI5 |
14 | Service interfaces SNI16 | 29 | Service interfaces SNI6 |
15 | Power supply 2 |
DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SEL) Specification
This section describes the LEDs for monitoring environmental and port status on the DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SEL 960GB and 1.2TB, currently shipped appliances will have 960GB SSD).

1 | System identification button / indicator | 3 | Power-on indicator / Power button |
2 | Service Node security bezel | 4 | USB ports |

1 | Front video connector | 3 | Information tag |
2 | Micro USB (not supported) | 4 | Hard drive |

1 | System identification button / indicator | 4 | LCD panel |
2 | Service Node security bezel | 5 | Power-on indicator / Power button |
3 | LCD menu buttons | 6 | USB ports |

1 | Front video connector | 3 | Micro USB (not supported) |
2 | Micro USB (not supported) | 4 | Hard drive |

1 | Service interfaces SNI4 | 16 | PSU status indicator |
2 | Service interfaces SNI3 | 17 | Power supply 1 |
3 | Service interfaces SNI8 | 18 | Ethernet connector 4 – Service Node management port 2 (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
4 | Service interfaces SNI7 | 19 | Ethernet connector 3 – Service Node management port 1 (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
5 | Service interfaces SNI2 | 20 | Ethernet connector 2 – Not supported |
6 | Service interfaces SNI14 | 21 | Ethernet connector 1 – Not supported |
7 | Service interfaces SNI13 | 22 | USB ports |
8 | Service interfaces SNI10 | 23 | Rear video connector |
9 | Service interfaces SNI9 | 24 | Serial connector (default baud rate 115200) |
10 | Service interfaces SNI1 | 25 | iDRAC Ethernet interface |
11 | Service interfaces SNI11 | 26 | System identification button |
12 | Service interfaces SNI12 | 27 | System identification indicator |
13 | Service interfaces SNI15 | 28 | Service interfaces SNI5 |
14 | Service interfaces SNI16 | 29 | Service interfaces SNI6 |
15 | Power supply 2 |
DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SN760L) Specification
This section describes the LEDs for monitoring environmental and port status on the DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SN760L.

1 | Service Node security bezel | 3 | LCD panel |
2 | LCD menu buttons |

1 | System identification button / indicator | 4 | Video connector |
2 | SSD drive | 5 | Information tag |
3 | Power button |

1 | 100GbE SFP28 Service interface SNI1, 100GbE SFP28 Service interface SNI2 | 6 | iDRAC Connector |
2 | Serial connector | 7 | iDRAC Indicator |
3 | Power supply 2 | 8 | 100GbE SFP28 Service interface SNI3, 100GbE SFP28 Service interface SNI4 |
4 | Video connector | 9 | Ethernet connectors 1,2 – Service Node management port (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
5 | USB ports | 10 | Power supply 1 |
LEDs and Indicators
Indicator, Button, or Connector | Description | |
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Power-on indicator | Green: System power is on | |
Off: System power is off | ||
LED panel | Blue background: Normal operating conditions | |
Amber background: Fault detected with error code followed by descriptive text | ||
System identification indicator in front panel | Off: Normal operating conditions | |
Blue blinking: Activates system identification | ||
System identification indicator in rear panel | Blue: Normal operation condition | |
Blue blinking: Activates system identification | ||
Amber blinking: Fault detected with error code followed by descriptive text in LCD panel | ||
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet connector 1, 2 | Link indicator | Green: Establishes a valid 1000Mb/s network link |
Amber: Establishes a valid 10/100Mb/s network link | ||
Off: Link is down | ||
Activity indicator | Green blinking: Sends or receives Network data | |
Off: No link activity | ||
100G SFP28 Service node Ethernet connectors | Link indicator | Green: Establishes a valid 100G network link |
Off: Link is down | ||
Activity indicator | Green blinking: Sends or receives Network data | |
Off: No link activity | ||
Power supply status | Green: The power supply has a valid power source andis operational. | |
Amber blinking: Indicates a problem with the power supply | ||
Off: Power is off |
Platform Management Tool
- iDRAC 9 supported features: remote power management, virtual console.
Technical Specification
Service Node | DCA-DM-SN760L with 960GB NVMe Drive |
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Processor | 2 X Intel Xeon Platinum 8452Y 2GHz, 67.5M cache, 16GT/s, turbo, HT, 36C/72T, 300W, DDR5-4800, OEM XL |
Form Factor (H X W X D) | 2U Rack server (86.80cm x 43.40cm x 73.75cm) |
Memory | 16 X 32GB RDIMM, 5600MT/s, dual rank |
Hard drive | 960GB Data Center NVMe Read Intensive AG Drive U2 Gen4 with carrier |
Networking | Embedded NIC: Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE Optional LOM No OCP 3.0 mezzanine
Network adapter: 2 X Intel E810-2CQDA2 dual port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe adapters iDRAC9, Enterprise 16G |
Power | Dual, hot-plug, redundant power supplies (1+1) 1400W 2U |
Additional features | Fan fault tolerance; ECC memory; interactive LCD screen; ENERGY STAR® compliant |
Environment | Specification |
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Temperature – Continuous | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
Temperature - Storage | -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20°C per hour |
Relative humidity – Continuous | 10% to 80% with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point |
Relative humidity – Storage | 5% to 95% relative humidity with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point, atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times |
Altitude – Continuous | 3048m (10,000ft) |
Altitude – Storage | 12,000m (39,370ft) |
DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SNR660) Specification
This section describes the LEDs for monitoring environmental and port status on the DMF Service Node (DCA-DM-SNR660 (4 X 8TB Hard Drives).

1 | Security bezel | 2 | LCD Menu button |

1 | System identification button / indicator | 4 | Information tag |
2 | Video connector | 5 | Hard drives |
3 | Power Button |

1 | 10/25GbE SFP28 Service interface SNI1, 10/25GbE SFP28 Service interface SNI2 | 6 | Video Connector |
2 | SSD Drives | 7 | 10/25GbE SFP28 Service interface SNI3, 10/25GbE SFP28 Service interface SNI4 |
3 | Power supply 1 | 8 | USB ports |
4 | Power supply 2 | 9 | iDRAC Connector |
5 | System identification indicator | 10 | Ethernet connectors 1, 2 – Service Node Management port (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
LEDs and Indicators
Indicator, Button, or Connector | Description | |
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Power-on indicator | Green: System power is on | |
Off: System power is off | ||
LED panel | Blue background: Normal operating conditions | |
Amber background: Fault detected with error code followed by descriptive text | ||
System identification indicator in front panel | Off: Normal operating conditions | |
Blue blinking: Activates system identification | ||
System identification indicator in rear panel | Blue: Normal operation condition | |
Blue blinking: Activates system identification | ||
Amber blinking: Fault detected with error code followed by descriptive text in LCD panel | ||
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet connector 1, 2 | Link indicator | Green: Establishes a valid 1000Mb/s network link |
Amber: Establishes a valid 10/100Mb/s network link | ||
Off: Link is down | ||
Activity indicator | Green blinking: Sends or receives Network data | |
Off: No link activity | ||
10/25G SFP28 Service node Ethernet connectors | Link indicator | Green: Establishes a valid 10/25G network link |
Off: Link is down | ||
Activity indicator | Green blinking: Sends or receives Network data | |
Off: No link activity | ||
Power supply status | Green: The power supply has a valid power source andis operational. | |
Amber blinking: Indicates a problem with the power supply | ||
Off: Power is off |
Platform Management Tool
- iDRAC 9 supported features: remote power management, virtual console.
Technical Specification
Service Node | DCA-DM-SNR660 |
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Processor | 1 X Intel Xeon Gold 5418Y 2GHz, 45M cache, 16GT/s, turbo, HT, 24C/48T, 185W, DDR5-4400, OEM XL |
Form Factor (H X W X D) | 1RU Rack server (42.80cm x 43.40cm x 71.30cm) |
Memory | 8 X 16GB RDIMM, 5600MT/s, single rank |
Hard drive | 2X 960GB SSD SATA Mix Use 6Gbps 512 2.5in Flex Bay AG Drive, 3 DWPD
4X 8TB Hard Drive SAS ISE 12Gbps 7.2K 512e 3.5in Hot-Plug, AGDrive 1 X 480GB NVMe Drive |
Networking | Embedded NIC: Intel E810-XXV dual port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 mezzanine Daughter card
Network adapter: Intel E810-XXV dual port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe adapters iDRAC9, Enterprise 16G |
Power | Dual, hot-plug, redundant power supplies (1+1) 1100W MM (100-240Vac) Titanium |
Additional features | Fan fault tolerance; ECC memory; interactive LCD screen; ENERGY STAR® compliant |
Environment | Specification |
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Temperature – Continuous | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
Temperature - Storage | -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20°C per hour |
Relative humidity – Continuous | 10% to 80% with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point |
Relative humidity – Storage | 5% to 95% relative humidity with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point, atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times |
Altitude – Continuous | 3048m (10,000ft) |
Altitude – Storage | 12,000m (39,370ft) |