DMF Recorder Nodes
This chapter describes the DMF Recorder Nodes available from Arista Networks.
DMF Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RA3) Specification
This section describes the LEDs for monitoring environmental and port status on the DMF Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RA3).
The DMF Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RA3) is an enterprise-class, 2-socket, 2-RU rack-mounted hardware appliance designed to deliver the right combination of performance, redundancy, and value in a high-density chassis. It has 192TB data storage capacity.
Figure 1. DMF Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RA3) Bezel


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

1 | Information tag | 3 | Micro USB (not supported) |
2 | Video connector | 4 | Hard drives |

1 | Ethernet connector 1 – Not supported | 9 | Ethernet connector 4 – Recorder Node management port 2, backup (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
2 | Ethernet connector 2 – 10/25GbE SFP28 Recorder Interface | 10 | Ethernet connector 3 – Recorder Node management port 1, active (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
3 | SSD drives | 11 | USB ports |
4 | Power supply 1 | 12 | Video connector |
5 | Power supply 2 | 13 | Serial connector (default baud rate 115200) |
6 | PSU status indicators | 14 | iDRAC Ethernet interface |
7 | Ethernet connector 6 – Not supported | 15 | System identification button |
8 | Ethernet connector 5 – Not supported | 16 | System identification indicator |
LEDs and Indicators
The following table lists the meaning of each LED or other indicator.
Indicator, Button, or Connector | Description | |
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Power-on indicator | Green: System power is on | |
Off: System power is off | ||
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 3, 4 | 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 | ||
10G/25G SFP28 Ethernet connector 2 | Link indicator | Green: Establishes a valid 25G network link |
Amber: Establishes a valid 10G network link | ||
Green blinking: Recorder port indicator - detects no transceiveror 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
DMF Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RA3) supports iDRAC 9 platform management tools.
- iDRAC 9 supported features: Remote power management, virtual console.
Technical Specification
Recorder Node | DCA-DM-RA3 |
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Processor | 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6248 2.5GHz, 20 cores, 40 threads, 10.4GT/s, 27.5M cache, turbo, HT, 150W, DDR4-2933 |
Form Factor (H X W X D) | 2-RU Rack server (8.68cm x 43.4cm x 71.6cm) |
Memory | 16 X 16GB RDIMM, 2933MT/s, dual rank |
Hard drive | 12 X 12TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512e 3.5in hot-plug hard drives
4 X 12TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512e 3.5in Internal hard drives 2 X 7.68TB SSD SAS read intensive 12Gb 512e 2.5in Flex Bay drives |
Networking | Embedded NIC: Intel X550 dual port 10Gb Base-T + I350 dual port 1Gb Base-T rNDC adapter
Network adapter 1: Intel XXV710 dual port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe server adapter, full height |
Power | 2 X Hot-plug power supplies 1100W |
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% RH 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 Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RN760) Specification
This section describes the LEDs for monitoring environmental and port status on the DMF Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RN760).
The DMF Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RN760) is an enterprise-class, 2-socket, 2-RU rack-mounted hardware appliance designed to deliver the right combination of performance, redundancy, and value in a high-density chassis. It has 12 X 8TB data storage capacity.
Figure 4. DMF Recorder Node (DCA-DM-RN760) Bezel


1 | Recorder Node security bezel | 3 | LCD panel |
2 | LCD menu button |

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

1 | Serial Connector | 7 | Video connector |
2 | System identification indicator | 8 | 10/25GbE SFP28 Recorder Interfaces |
3 | NVMe drives | 9 | USB ports |
4 | SSD drives | 10 | iDRAC Connector |
5 | Power supply 2 | 11 | Ethernet connectors 1, 2 – Recorder Node management port, active (10/100/1000Mb/s) |
6 | Power supply 1 |
LEDs and Indicators
The following table lists the meaning of each LED or other indicator.
Indicator, Button, or Connector | Description | |
---|---|---|
Power-on indicator | Green: System power is on | |
Off: System power is off | ||
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 3, 4 | 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 | ||
10G/25G SFP28 Ethernet connector 2 | Link indicator | Green: Establishes a valid 25G network link |
Amber: Establishes a valid 10G network link | ||
Green blinking: Recorder port indicator - detects no transceiveror 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
DMF Recorder Nodes (DCA-DM-RN760) support iDRAC 9 platform management tools.
- iDRAC 9 supported features: Remote power management, virtual console.
Technical Specification
Recorder Node | DCA-DM-RN760 |
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Processor | 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6442Y 2.6GHz, 24 cores, 48 threads, 16GT/s, 60M cache, turbo, HT, 225W, DDR5-4800 |
Form Factor (H X W X D) | 2-RU Rack server (86.8cm x 43.40cm x 68.58cm) |
Memory | 8 X 16GB RDIMM, 5600MT/s, single rank |
Hard drive | 12 X 8TB 7.2K SAS ISE 12Gbps 512e 3.5in hot-plug AG drives
2 X 1.92TB SSD vSAS read intensive, 12Gbps 512e 2.5in Flex Bay AG drives SED 1DWPD 2 X 480GB NVMe Drive |
Networking | Embedded NIC: Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb On-Board LOM adapter
Network adapter 1: Intel E810-XXV dual port 10/25GbE, SFP28, OCP NIC 3.0 adapter iDRAC9, Enterprise 16G |
Power | Dual, Redundant(1+1), Hot-Plug Power Supply,1100MM (100-240Vac) Titanium |
Additional features | Fan fault tolerance; ECC memory; interactive LCD screen; ENERGY STAR® compliant |
Environment | Specification |
---|---|
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% RH 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) |