The Arista DCS-7170-32CD-R is a high-performance 1RU switch with 32 QSFP ports supporting up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It offers robust throughput and packet forwarding capacity tailored for demanding use cases, including data centers and cloud networking deployments.

Each port supports multiple modes such as native 40G/100G or breakout configurations of lower speeds like 10Gbps or 25Gbps, maximizing flexibility in network setups. The "R" airflow design ensures efficient cooling by directing air from the rear-to-front orientation suited for specific rack placements requiring this flow pattern.

Arista DCS-7170-32CD-R: Arista 7170 Dual, Programmable 32 x 100GbE QSFP switch, rear to front air, 2 x AC.