arista 720XP-24Y6
The Arista 720XP-24Y6 is a 1U cognitive campus access switch delivering 24 ports of Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 802.3bt (up to 60W PoE) power delivery, 4 ports of 25GbE SFP28, and 2 ports of 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks. Powered by Arista EOS and integrated into CloudVision, the 720XP delivers automated campus segmentation, telemetry, and high-speed Wi-Fi 6 AP connectivity.
Specifications
| Brand | arista |
|---|---|
| Family | 720XP |
| Form factor | 1U fixed switch |
| Released | Mar 2020 |
| Access ports | 24x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with 802.3bt Class 6 PoE (60W per port) |
| Uplinks | 4x 10G/25G SFP28 and 2x 40G/100G QSFP28 optical uplinks |
| Poe budget | Up to 1440W total PoE power budget with dual power supplies |
| Switching capacity | 448 Gbps / 333 Mpps forwarding rate |
| Management | Arista Cognitive Campus with CloudVision, ZTP, and sFlow |
Check compatibility with Arista
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Arista has tested with the arista 720XP-24Y6.
- Compatibility Arista transceivers and cables
- Support Arista Support
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FAQ
What makes the 720XP-24Y6 uplinks unique for an access switch?
It includes native 25GbE SFP28 and 100GbE QSFP28 uplinks directly on a 24-port access switch, eliminating distribution bottlenecks.
Does it support EVPN-VXLAN campus segmentation?
Yes, full EVPN-VXLAN campus fabric support allows group-based micro-segmentation across campus wired networks.
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Sources
- Arista 720XP-24Y6 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Arista 720XP-24Y6 Data Sheet and Specifications, checked 2026-10-27