The 7280R can be deployed in a wide range of open networking solutions including large scale layer 2 and layer 3 cloud designs, overlay networks, virtualized or traditional enterprise data center networks. Deep packet buffers and large routing tables allow for internet peering, interconnect and Inter-DC networking. The broad range of interfaces and density choice provides deployment flexibility. 

The 7280R Series are available in a range of models with a choice of 10GBASE-T, 10GbE and 25GbE SFP with 40GbE and 100GbE QSFP uplinks and systems that offer up to 60 ports of wire speed 100GbE in a 2RU system. 

7280R support for 100GbE QSFP incorporates a flexible choice of interface speed including 25GbE and 50GbE providing unparalleled flexibility and the ability to seamlessly transition data centers to the next generation of Ethernet performance. The 7280R Series provide industry leading power efficiency with airflow choices for back to front, or front to back. An optional built-in SSD supports advanced logging, data captures and other services directly on the switch. Combined with Arista EOS the 7280R Series delivers advanced features for big data, cloud, virtualized and traditional designs.