Arista CCS-720XPM Campus PoE Switches

Data Sheet

Product Highlights

Overview

The Arista CCS-720XPM series is designed for interconnected IoT-enabled campuses, delivering wirespeed connectivity for all campus user workloads managed by Arista's cognitive campus services. These switches support MACsec on all ports and offer versatile connection options for desktops, PoE appliances, and IoT devices. Managed 802.3af/at/bt power services provide up to 90W per RJ45 port at speeds from 10Mbps to 1Gbps. 25G and 10G uplinks provide flexibility and scalability for network design.

Arista's common binary EOS provides a comprehensive, standards-based Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature set, including EVPN virtualization and QoS services. EOS supports 802.1X access control and LLDP device identification for automated admission and segmentation of users, appliances, and mission-critical applications. Arista's switching and WiFi platforms are managed via a single Cognitive Campus management plane in CloudVision, offering real-time telemetry, database archival, and automated analytics.

Image: A front view of the Arista CCS-720XPM network switch, showing multiple RJ45 ports and SFP/SFP+ uplink ports.

Cognitive Campus

The Cognitive Management Plane (CMP) within Arista's EOS provides rich control and telemetry APIs to simplify and automate campus infrastructure deployment and maintenance. It offers real-time monitoring of campus users, applications, and devices. EOS supports auto-provisioning via Arista Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for simplified device administration through CloudVision or DevOps toolsets. EOS CMP also delivers real-time telemetry using open gRPC/gNMI APIs within OpenConfig.

Arista EOS

The Arista 720XPM series runs Arista EOS, a modular switch operating system with a state-sharing architecture that separates switch state from protocol processing and application logic. Built on a Linux kernel, EOS processes run in protected memory and exchange state via an in-memory database, enabling in-service software updates and self-healing resiliency. EOS supports advanced monitoring and automation capabilities like Zero Touch Provisioning, VMTracer, and Linux-based tools.

FlowTracker and CloudVision

The CCS-720's FlowTracker hardware telemetry feature (IPFIX) provides real-time updates on device state, performance statistics, and application flows without burdening system functions. It can track over a thousand unique flows concurrently, scaling to 32K flows, and supports device fingerprinting for identifying device type, OS, and user ID, aiding security audits and segmentation.

Arista's CloudVision leverages this telemetry to track application, user, and device activity, measuring throughput and latency. CloudVision Device Analyzer helps baseline real-time traffic and alert administrators to performance or security outliers.

Image: A screenshot of the CloudVision Dashboard, displaying network traffic flow data, device status, and application performance metrics.

Customizable Topologies for Optimized Performance

Arista CCS-720 switches support open, standards-based L2 MLAG and L3 ECMP load balancing features for high availability and load sharing. The Dynamic Load Balancing (DLB) feature optimizes network utilization by dynamically tracking flow volumes and rebalancing them across shared links, interoperating with other networking platforms.

The 720XPM series utilizes standard RJ45, SFP+, and SFP25 interfaces for closet and uplink connections. It supports a variety of SFP25 and SFP+ copper and fiber modules for speeds from 1Gb to 25Gb, including 10G/25G multi-rate SFP optics that allow investment in 25Gb while maintaining compatibility with 10Gb infrastructure, simplifying campus migrations.

Diagram: Illustrates network topology options including Campus Spline/BDF, MLAG Pair, Leaf/IDF, and IoT device connections, showing high availability and load balancing configurations.

Cognitive Segmentation

The CCS-720 series supports industry-standard 802.1X and RADIUS authentication schemes, enabling automatic segmentation of authorized users and devices into assigned 802.1Q or EVPN VXLAN networks for enhanced security. Wire-speed Layer 3 VRF segmentation is also supported, and the switches facilitate WiFi segmentation through hardware-based VXLAN de-encapsulation.

CloudVision Management

CloudVision is Arista's management plane solution for simplifying network operations. Its state-streaming architecture provides automated provisioning, change control, continuous compliance, real-time telemetry, predictive analytics, and orchestration. It serves as a single management platform across data center, campus, WiFi, multi-cloud, and routing interconnect use-cases, available as an on-premises appliance or a SaaS solution.

Integrated MACsec Encryption

The CCS-720 Series offers dataplane security via industry-standard MACsec encryption on all ports, protecting against snooping in zero-trust environments. All access and uplink ports support 256-bit MACsec encryption for secure communications between MACsec-capable devices, including Arista's WiFi access points and the campus core network. MACsec is a separately licensed feature per switch.

Cognitive PoE for Mission Critical Services

The CCS-720 series supports critical campus services with power efficiency, flexible options, and power prioritization. It offers 802.3af, at, and bt power options delivering 15-90W to RJ45 ports. Platinum-rated power supplies and low nominal consumption provide ample power for connected appliances and IoT devices. Administrators can choose 1050W or 2000W single or redundant AC power supply options for customized power allocation and redundancy.

Dynamic Power Management

Arista's technology provides enhanced, efficient, and reliable PoE delivery. Dynamic PoE management optimizes power budgeting and allocation based on priority settings, allowing administrators to support more devices cost-effectively. Load sharing Power Supplies enable sharing of PoE banks within a switch, and Persistent PoE ensures continuous power to connected devices even during PSE reboots. Cognitive campus monitoring tracks power configuration and utilization in real-time.

Arista Optics and Cables

The Arista 720XPM series supports a wide range of 1G, 10G, and 25G pluggable optics and cables. For detailed information on optical modules and minimum EOS Software release requirements, visit Arista Optics and Cables. Multi-rate 10G/25G optics facilitate easy migration from 10G to 25G without changes to existing fiber cable plants.

EOS Licensing

Arista 720XPM Series with EOS and CloudVision offers flexible feature functionality and consumption models. Base EOS features are bundled, with optional feature licenses available for advanced functionality. Licensing options include perpetual terms and monthly subscriptions for CloudVision.

Campus Overlay Scale

The CCS-720 series utilizes virtualization features to provide hundreds of segmented networks for thousands of users and devices. It supports 802.1Q VLANs and VXLAN overlay networks with CVX and EVPN control.

System Overview: 720XPM-48TH-6SY

The Arista 720XPM-48TH-6SY provides:

Power Supplies and Fans

Campus CCS-720 series switches support 1+1 redundant power supplies. Switches ship with one power supply by default, with an option to purchase a second for increased capacity and redundancy. If only one PSU is installed, it must be in bay #1. The switches also include three hot-swap field-replaceable fans.

Image: The rear panel of the CCS-720XPM switch, showing multiple power supply bays and fan modules, indicating front-to-rear airflow.

Power Supply Models

Feature720XPM-48TH-6SY
Power Supplies Supported1050W, 2000W
Default Power Supply1050W
System Power200W
PoE Power850W (Single 1050W AC PS), 1800W (Single 2000W AC PS), 1790W (Dual 1050W AC PS), 3800W (Dual 2000W AC PS)

1. Net of system power

Layer 2 Features

Layer 3 Features

Advanced Monitoring and Provisioning

Virtualization Support

Security Features

Quality of Service (QoS) Features

PoE Capabilities

Network Management

* Not currently supported in EOS

Extensibility

Standard Compliance

SNMP MIBs

Table Sizes

FeatureValue
Ingress / Egress Security ACL2K / 1K
MAC addresses64K
IPv4/v6 Hosts32K / 16K
IPv4/v6 Routes16K / 6K
ECMP64-way
STP Instances64 (MST) / 254 (RPVST+)
IGMP Groupsup to 4K

Specifications

Feature/Model720XPM-48TH-6SY
Ports48 RJ45
10M-1G UTP (90W)48
10M-1G UTP (data only)N/A
Max 10G ports6
Max 25G ports4
Throughput (2 way)336Gbps (MACsec: 50Gbps up, 50Gbps down)
Packets/Second (2 way)500 Mpps
Latency (RJ-45)1.2 microseconds
CPUDual Core-x86
System Memory8GB
System Flash64GB
Packet Buffer4MB
USB Ports1
Console Ports1
100M/1G Management port1
AirflowFront-Rear
Power Typical/Max (excluding PoE)168W/200W
Size (WxHxD)1U 17.32" x 1.71" x 15.25" (44 x 4.35 x 38.73cm)
Weight17 lbs (7.7 kg)
Fans: 2 (N+1 redundant)FAN-7001S-RED
Maximum Power Supply2
EOS License Group (LIC-FIX)G2
CloudVision License GroupG2
Minimum EOS4.34.2F

1: 802.3bt

2: Nominal: 20% traffic @24C max:100% @46C

Technical Specifications: Optics and Cables

The Arista CCS-720 Series supports a wide range of 1G, 10G, and 25G pluggable optics and cables. For details about different optical modules and minimum EOS Software release requirements, visit Arista Optics and Cables. Multi-rate 10G/25G optics facilitate easy migration from 10G to 25G without changes to existing fiber cable plants.

Supported Optics and Cables

10G/1G/100Mb10G/1G/100Mb25G25G
10GBASE-CRSFP+ to SFP+: 0.5m-5m25GBASE-CRQSFP to SFP+: 1m-5m lengths
10GBASE-AOCSFP+ to SFP+: 3m-30m25GBASE-AOCSFP+ to SFP+: 3m-30m
10GBASE-T100m25G-MR-XSR (10/25G Multirate)up to 200M/300M over OM3/OM4
10GBASE-SRL100m25GBASE-SR70m
10GBASE-SR300m25G-MR-LR (10/25G Multirate)10km
10GBASE-LRL1km25GBASE-LR10km
10GBASE-LR10km
10GBASE-ER40km
10GBASE-ZR80km
10GBASE-DWDM80km
1GbE SXYes
1GbE LXYes
1GbE TXYes
100Mb FXYes

Technical Specifications: Power Supply

Power SupplyPWR-1022-AC-REDPWR-2022-AC-RED
Output Power1050W2000W
Input Voltage100-240AC200-240 AC
Input Current12 - 5A11 A / 10 A
Input Frequency50-60Hz50-60Hz
Input ConnectorIEC-320-C16IEC-320-C16
Efficiency80+ Platinum80+ Platinum

Environmental Specifications

Environmental CharacteristicsValueStandards Compliance
Operating Temperature0 to 40C (32 to 104F)EMC: FCC A, ICES-003 Issue 7, EN 55032:2015, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3, KS C 9832, VCCI-CISPR 32:2016, AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015 +A1 2020, EN 300 386, TEC/SD/DD/EMC-221, CNS 15936, BS EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, BS EN IEC 61000-3-2, BS EN 61000-3-3
Storage Temperature-40 to 70C (-40 to 158F)
Relative Humidity5 to 90%
Operating Altitude0 to 10,000 ft, (0-3,000m)
Measured sound (ISO 7779) declared (ISO 9296) at 50% & 100% powerLwa (dB) 57.59/68.17 (1RU)Immunity: EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 300 386, KS C9835, BS EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Safety: EN 62368-1:2020 + A11:2020, EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017, IEC-62368-1:2018, Korea KC Safety KC 62368-1 (2021-08), CSA/UL 62368-1:2019, NOM 019-SCFI-1998, CNS 15598-1, AS/NZS 62368.1:2022
Certifications: BSMI (Taiwan), FCC Class A (United States), ICES-003 (Canada), CE (European Union), KCC (South Korea), NRTL (North America), RCM (Australia/New Zealand), UKCA (United Kingdom), VCCI (Japan), TEC (India), ANATEL (Brazil), ICASA (South Africa), NOM Equivalency (Mexico)
European Union Directives: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive, 2014/30/EU EMC Directive, 2012/19/EU WEEE Directive, 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive, 2015/863/EU Commission Delegated Directive
Further InformationProduct Certification Portal

1. Certain airflow configurations or the use of higher power or reduced temperature range optics may reduce maximum operating temperature.

Ordering Information

Switch Models

Product NumberProduct Description
CCS-720XPM-48TH-6SY-2FArista 720XPM, 48x1G 90W POE, 4x25G SFP/2x10G SFP+ switch, front to rear air, 1050W AC (2)
CCS-720XPM-48TH-6SY-FArista 720XPM, 48x1G 90W POE, 4x25G SFP/2x10G SFP+ switch, front to rear air, 1050W AC
CCS-720XPM-48TH-6SY#Arista 720XPM, 48x1G 90W POE, 4x25G SFP/2x10G SFP+ switch, requires PSU/fans

Licenses

Product NumberProduct Description
LIC-FIX-G2-MACSECMACSEC Encryption License for Arista Fixed 1G/mG Group 2 Ethernet Switches, MACSEC capable ports
LIC-FIX-G2-EEnhanced License for Arista Fixed 1G/mG Group 2 Ethernet Switches (OSPF, ISIS, BGP, PIM)
LIC-FIX-G2-FLX-LFLX-Lite License for Arista Fixed 1G/mG Group 2 Ethernet Switches - Full Routing upto 32K routes, EVPN, VXLAN (includes E Features)
LIC-FIX-G2-V2EOS Segmentation and 3rd Party Integration Services license for Arista Fixed 1G/mG Group 2 Ethernet Switches
SS-CV-G2-SWITCH-1MCloudVision Subscription Lic for 1-Month for 1 Switch. Arista 1G/mG. Group 2 Platforms. Delivered via download only. Includes E, FLX-L
SS-CV-LT-G2-SWITCH-1MCloudVision Lite Subscription Lic for 1-Month for 1 Switch. Arista Fixed1G/mG Group 2 Platforms. Delivered via download only.
SS-CVS-G2-SWITCH-1MCloudVision as-a-Service Subscription Lic for 1-Month for 1 Switch. Arista Fixed 1G/mG Group 2 Platforms. Includes E, FLX-L.
SS-CVS-LT-G2-SWITCH-1MCloudVision Lite as-a-Service Subscription Lic for 1-Month for 1 Switch. Arista Fixed 1G/mG Group 2 Platforms.
SS-CVSC-G2-SWITCH-1MCloudVision CUE as-a-Service Subscription Lic for 1-Month for 1 Switch. Arista Fixed 1G/mG Group 2 Platforms.

Power Supplies and Accessories

Product NumberProduct Description
PWR-1022-AC-REDArista PSU 1050W POE v3, AC, Front to Rear
PWR-2022-AC-REDArista PSU 2000W POE v3, AC, Front to Rear
FAN-7001S-REDSpare fan module for Arista 700 Series 1RU switches (front-to-rear airflow)
CCS-720XPM-PCVRSpare Blank Cover for 720XPM Series Power Supply Slot
KIT-720XPMSpare accessory kit for Arista 720XPM 1RU Series switches. 2-post mount (Power cords available separately)
KIT-7010-4POSTSpare 4-post rack mount kit for 7010T, 720 and 722 switches
KIT-7010-2POST-23Spare 2-post 23" rack mount kit for 7010T, 720 and 722 switches
CAB-C15-AUSPower Cord, Australia, C15 to AS/NZS 3112, 8 Feet (2.5m)
CAB-C14-C15Power Cord C15 to C14 (2m)
CAB-C15-EURPower Cord, Europe, C15 to CEE 7/7, 8 Feet (2.5m)
CAB-C15-ITPower Cord, Italy, C15 to CEI 23-16, 8 Feet (2.5m)
CAB-C15-UKPower Cord, United Kingdom, C15 to BS 1363/A, 8 Feet (2.5m)
CAB-C15-NAPower Cord, North America, C15 to NEMA 5-15P, 8 Feet (2.5m)
CAB-C15-JPNPower Cord, JAPAN, C15 to NEMA5-15P, 12A/125V, 1.25mm2, 1.8M, PSE
CAB-C15-ISRPower Cord, Israel, C15-SI32, 10A/250V, 1.00mm2, 2.5M
CAB-C15-CHNPower Cord, China, C15-GB2099, 10A/250V, 1.00mm2, 2.5M, CCC
CAB-C15-INDPower Cord, India, C15-IA16A3, 10A/250V, 1.00mm2, 2.5M
CAB-C15-BRZPower Cord, Brazil, C15-NBR14136, 10A/250V, 1.00mm2, 2.5M
CAB-C15-SWZPower Cord, Swiss, C15-SEV1011, 10A/250V, 1.00mm2, 2.5M
CAB-C15-ARGPower Cord, Argentina, C15-IRAM2073, 10A/250V, 1.00mm2, 2.5M

Warranty and Contact Details

Warranty: The Arista CCS-720 switches include a one-year limited hardware warranty covering parts, repair, or replacement with a 10-business day turnaround after unit receipt.

Service and Support: Support services, including next business day and 4-hour advance hardware replacement, are available. For service depot locations, please visit Arista Service Information.

Headquarters

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Phone: 408-547-5500

Support

Email: support@arista.com
Phone: 408-547-5502
Toll-Free: 866-476-0000

Sales

Email: sales@arista.com
Phone: 408-547-5501
Toll-Free: 866-497-0000

Website: www.arista.com

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