Overview
The Edge-Core AS7712-32X DCS501 is a high-performance Top-of-Rack (TOR) or spine 6.4T switch designed for data centers, offering line-rate L2 and L3 switching in a compact 1RU form factor. With 32x100GbE QSFP28 ports, the switch provides versatile configurations for improved network scalability. The DCS501 comes pre-loaded with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), allowing for the installation of compatible Network Operating System (NOS) software, including open-source options and commercial NOS offerings.
Key features include:
- Multirole capability as a TOR or spine switch
- 32x100GbE QSFP28 ports configurable as 1x100GbE, 1x40GbE, 2x50GbE, 4x25GbE, or 4x10GbE with breakout cables
- 6.4 Tbps Layer 2 or Layer 3 forwarding
- Port-to-power and power-to-port airflow options for hot/cold aisles
- Redundant, hot-swappable AC or -48V DC or 12V DC power supplies
- 5+1 redundant, hot-swappable fan modules
- Energy-efficient design
- Compatibility with a wide range of NOS options, including Arrcus ArcOS, Aviz ONES, CapGemini SDvAS, CGS COS, IP Infusion OcNOS™, Ixia Vision Edge OS™, Pica8 Inc. PicOS™, Stratum, and SONiC open-source network software
Compatible Transceivers:
- 40G QSFP+
- 100G QSFP28
Compatible Cables:
- 40G QSFP+ DAC; 100G QSFP28 DAC
- 40G QSFP+ AOC; 100G QSFP28 AOC
- 100G DAC QSFP28 to SFP28 Breakout
- 100G AOC QSFP28 to SFP28 Breakout
Ordering Information for for the AS7712-32X DCS501
| SKU | Part Number | PSU | Airflow |
| 7712-32X-O-AC-F-US | FP3ZZ7632406A | Dual AC PSUs | Port-to-Power Airflow |
| 7712-32X-O-AC-B-US | FP3ZZ7632407A | Dual AC PSUs | Power-to-Port Airflow |
| 7712-32X-O-48V-F | FP3ZZ7632028A | Dual -48V DC PSUs | Port-to-Power Airflow |
| 7712-32X-O-48V-B | FP3ZZ7632031A | Dual -48V DC PSUs | Power-to-Port Airflow |
| 7712-32X-O-12V-F | FP3ZZ7632022A | One 12 VDC power input | Port-to-Power Airflow |
| 7712-32X-O-12V-B | FP3ZZ7632025A | One 12 VDC power input | Power-to-Port Airflow |
| PSU-AC-650A-F | F0TAO6632003A | 650W AC Power Supply FRU | Port-to-Power Airflow |
| PSU-AC-650A-B | F0TAO6632002A | 650W AC Power Supply FRU | Power-to-Port Airflow |
| PSU-48V-650-F | F0TZZ7632004A | 650W 48VDC Power Supply | Port-to-Power Airflow |
| PSU-48V-650-B | F0TZZ7632003A | 650W 48VDC Power Supply | Power-to-Port Airflow |
| FAN-1U-1x1C-F | F0TAO6632000A | Fan Module FRU | Port-to-Power Airflow |
| FAN-1U-1x1C-B2 | F0TZZ7632000A | Fan Module FRU | Power-to-Port Airflow |
Compatible software (NOS) options for the AS7712-32X DCS501
| Name | Description |
| Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) | Bootloader, Preinstalled, Free |
| Arrcus ArcOS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
| Aviz ONES | Orchestration, Management, and Support; Commercial, Paid |
| CapGemini SDvAS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
| IP Infusion OcNOS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
| Ixia Vision Edge OS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
| Netscout Packet Flow Switch | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
| Pica8 PicOS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
| Stratum | NOS, Open Source, P4 Language, P4Runtime, Paid |
| SONiC | NOS, Open Source, Hardened, Free |