Arista Networks unveiled its next generation 7130 Series for ultra-low latency switching that accelerates 25G networking while retaining compatability with 10G. With three new 25G optimized systems, enhanced performance optics, 25G ready FPGA applications and updates to the FDK (FPGA Development Kit), Arista is addressing the needs for 25G market data distribution and High-Frequency Trading (HFT) environments.
The three new 7130 Series systems increase bandwidth and reduce link latency by 2.5x to address ever-increasing market data volumes and micro-bursts.
- 7132LB: Ultra-low latency of 150ns for L3 forwarding at 25GbE using SwitchApp.
- 7135LB: Integrated Layer 1 fabric with 10G and 25G switching with Arista MetaWatch precise timestamping and packet buffering.
- 7130B-32YD: High-density Layer 1 switch supporting 25GbE over all 256 links.
An upgraded set of Arista developed FPGA applications to enable 25G solutions include SwitchApp (L2/3 switching), MetaWatch (Precise timestamping), MultiAccess (Fast aggregation and Filtering), and MetaMux (Aggregation). Customized FPGA application development is supported through a rich set of API updates to the Arista FPGA Developer’s Kit (FDK), including a 25GbE MAC.
The 7132LB series (FPGA-only L2/3 switch) is orderable today. The Arista 7135 Series (FPGA switch with Layer 1) is planned for Q4 ’23 orderability, and the Arista 7130B Series with 25G Ethernet speed will be orderable in Q1 ‘24.