Arista

Arista DCS-7050SX-64-R

DCS-7050SX-64-R
Arista 7050 Series0TBQSFP+Switch
$0.00/TB
$138.50
REFURBIn Stock
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Price accurate as of Sep 13, 2026, 05:30 AM
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The Arista DCS-7050SX-64-R is a 0TB QSFP+ Switch in used condition. It is in stock at $138.50 - $0.00/TB.

This is a refurbished or recertified listing

Recertified enterprise drives are pulled from datacentre fleets, tested and resold. They are usually the cheapest route to bulk capacity, and the risk is concentrated in the first weeks - so check SMART data the day it arrives rather than the day you need it. What recertified means · Refurbished warranty terms · Verify on arrival

Model context

Part of the Arista line we track.

Quick Verdict

The Arista DCS-7050SX-64-R is a 0TB QSFP+ enterprise drive at $0.00/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. As a refurbished unit, run SMART diagnostics on arrival and verify power-on hours.

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Specifications

Capacity0TB
Form FactorSwitch
InterfaceQSFP+
Recording Tech
Sector Size
Workload Rating
Warranty
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Market context

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Frequently Asked Questions

This QSFP+ cartridge requires a compatible QSFP+ tape drive. QSFP+ drives can also read the previous LTO generation.

BaFe (Barium Ferrite) tape media has an archival life of 30+ years when stored in controlled conditions (18-26°C, 20-50% humidity). Store tapes vertically and avoid magnetic fields.

Yes. LTO is an open standard. This cartridge works in any QSFP+-compatible standalone drive or automated tape library regardless of manufacturer.

Use Case Scenarios

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Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
Verify CMR recording before using in RAID. Refurb units offer strong value for non-critical NAS.
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Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
0TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
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Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Critical for refurb drives — refuse any with reallocated sectors > 0.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 0 hours for 0TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check Arista support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 0TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.