Arista 7050X3 Series
The Arista 7050X3 series leverages the Broadcom Trident 3 ASIC to deliver high-performance fixed-configuration switching for data center leaf/spine deployments. It was introduced around 2018.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Ports | Various edge/aggregation configurations |
| Total Buffer | 32 MB |
| Strategy | Fully shared memory |
Buffer Architecture
The 7050X3 contains a 32 MB fully shared packet buffer. Using a flexible packet processor, this pool is dynamically allocated to any port experiencing congestion. Microbursts are handled smoothly, and Arista's EOS allows comprehensive visibility into buffer utilization metrics.
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See Also
- Broadcom Trident 3 Architecture — ASIC-level buffer details
- Back to the main buffer table