End of Sale of the 7280QRA-C36S and 7280QRA-C36SM
Arista Networks announces the upcoming end of sale for the DCS-7280QRA-C36S and DCS-7280QRA-C36SM models of the 7280QR Series. Other members of the 7280QR 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 September 3rd, 2021. Customers with active support contracts for 7280QRA-C36S and 7280QRA-C36SM 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-7280QRA-C36S-F DCS-7280QRA-C36S-R DCS-7280QRA-C36S# |
Arista 7280RA, 36x40GbE QSFP+ / 18 x 40GbE & 12x100GbE switch router, AlgoMatch |
DCS-7280CR3-36S-F |
Arista 7280R3, 36x100GbE QSFP/2x400G switch router |
| DCS-7280QRA-C36SM-F DCS-7280QRA-C36SM-R DCS-7280QRA-C36SM# |
Arista 7280RA, 36x40GbE QSFP+ / 18 x 40GbE & 12x100GbE switch router, AlgoMatch, epxn mem | DCS-7280CR3K-36S-F DCS-7280CR3K-36S# |
Arista 7280R3, 36x100GbE QSFP/2x400G switch router, large routes |
Table 1: Affected Products and Part Numbers
Alternative products with enhanced functionality and increased scale are also available. Customers are requested to contact Arista sales for additional information on these alternatives.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| End-of-Sale Announcement | August 3, 2021 |
| Last day to order the products (End-of-Sale) | September 3, 2021 |
| Last day to add new service contracts | December 30, 2022 |
| Last day to request hardware failure analysis | December 30, 2022 |
| Last day to receive software bug fixes and support | December 30, 2024 |
| Last day to renew existing service contracts | December 30, 2025 |
| Last day to receive 24x7 TAC support | December 30, 2026 |
| Last day for hardware RMA requests | December 30, 2026 |
| End-of-Life of product | December 30, 2026 |
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/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.