Arista Access Switching

IT teams that need stable wired access at the edge use Arista Access Switching to keep users, devices and wireless access points connected without adding management complexity. It gives campus networks a controlled access layer for desks, phones, cameras, meeting rooms and IoT, with options that support familiar 1GbE endpoints, higher-density multi-gig access and more uplink headroom where traffic is growing.

It fits floor closets, office suites and wireless-first buildings where port availability, PoE and uplink capacity affect day-to-day service. That helps reduce connectivity tickets, avoid aggregation bottlenecks and keep collaboration tools, scanners, clinical devices and building systems responsive as local demand increases.

Arista Access Switching Quick Specs & Key Features

Multi-gigabit access: The 24ZY4 and 48ZC2 models provide 2.5GbE and 5GbE mGig ports for Wi‑Fi 6/6E APs, cameras and edge devices, giving higher port speeds where cabling already exists so wireless and sensor traffic avoids access-layer bottlenecks.
High-density PoE access: The 48Y6 offers 48 1GbE RJ45 PoE ports in 1RU, supporting phones, room systems, cameras and IoT from a single closet so hotels, offices and wards can simplify floor-by-floor deployment.
25GbE and 100GbE uplinks: All models include 25GbE uplinks, and the 48ZC2 adds 100GbE uplinks for heavier edge traffic, keeping aggregation capacity ahead of access growth so uplink contention stays lower.

Compact edge footprint: The 24ZY4 is a smaller access switch for tight floor closets and service areas, letting teams add PoE and higher-speed access without moving to a larger 48-port platform.
Campus access fit: The range is built for campus closets, meeting rooms, wards and warehouse zones, giving IT a common wired access layer across mixed endpoints so operations need less redesign at the edge.
Wireless-first scaling: The 48ZC2 combines 40 mGig ports, 8x 5GbE ports and 100GbE uplinks for denser AP and IoT growth, allowing faster edge expansion so distribution-layer redesign can be deferred.

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Model	Popularity	Deployment	Target Organisation Size	Primary Use Case	Access Ports	Port Configuration	Maximum Port Speed	PoE Budget (W)	Maximum Switching Capacity (Gbps)	Stackable	Operating System / Management Platform
Arista 720XP 48-Port Multi-Gig Access Switch	★ ★ ★	Campus	Enterprise	Access	48	48×SFP-DD + 2×QSFP-DD	400G	0, None	12800	Supported	EOS	View
Arista 720XP 24-Port Multi-Gig Access Switch	★ ★ ★	Campus	Enterprise	Access	24	24×SFP28 + 4×QSFP-DD	400G	0, None	4000	Supported	EOS	View
Arista 720XP 48-Port 25GbE Access Switch	★ ★ ★	Campus	Enterprise	Access	48	48×SFP28 + 6×QSFP-DD	400G	None	7200	Supported	EOS	View

Arista Access Switching Deployment Scenarios and Industries

Hotels and Hospitality

Hotels need access switching for guest Wi‑Fi, room controls, cameras, PoS and back-office devices in space-limited floor closets. Arista Access Switching helps keep those services connected with enough PoE and uplink capacity for busy guest-facing areas.

Professional Services

Professional services firms need reliable edge access for meeting rooms, desk phones, cameras and hybrid-work collaboration tools. Arista Access Switching supports familiar office connectivity with simpler operations and less pressure on the access layer.

Healthcare

Healthcare teams need dependable ward-edge connectivity for clinical Wi‑Fi, nurse stations, carts, cameras and medical IoT. Arista Access Switching provides PoE support and controlled access for mixed clinical and non-clinical devices.

Architecture

Architecture firms need office-edge bandwidth for Wi‑Fi, plotters, shared design spaces and BIM/CAD workgroups. Arista Access Switching helps large files and collaboration traffic move over existing cabling without a full access rebuild.

Logistics

Logistics sites need local access for scanners, cameras, APs, IoT gateways and small depot systems across warehouse zones. Arista Access Switching keeps these devices close to the operation, helping reduce blind spots and support visits.

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Arista 720XP 24-Port Multi-Gig Access Switch
£2,450.00 Ex. VAT
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Arista 720XP 48-Port 25GbE Access Switch
Price range: £1,195.00 through £1,895.00 Ex. VAT
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Arista 720XP 48-Port Multi-Gig Access Switch
£2,500.00 Ex. VAT
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Designing & Supporting Arista Access Switching Solutions

Backed by decades of expertise in the IT sector, our specialists support every stage of your deployment — from initial selection through to long-term lifecycle management.

Tailored Arista Access Switching: Access layer switching must support far more than basic connectivity — user density, PoE, wireless growth, IoT devices, VLAN segmentation, and application traffic all place different demands on the network edge. We design Arista access-switching environments aligned with your real operational requirements, avoiding oversubscribed uplinks, inconsistent configurations, and performance bottlenecks as you scale.
Arista Core Switching & Data Centre Architecture: Growing environments can quickly expose core network limitations as east-west traffic, virtualisation, storage workloads, and application demands increase. We design resilient Arista core switching architectures built around throughput, redundancy, low-latency traffic handling, and long-term scalability — keeping high-performance enterprise and data centre environments stable under sustained load.
Deployment, Integration & Network Configuration: Switching deployment involves far more than racking hardware. We handle switch configuration, stack deployment, VLAN design, routing integration, migration planning, and interoperability validation across wireless, firewall, storage, and virtualisation environments — reducing deployment risk and minimising disruption during upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure refresh projects.

Network Visibility, Performance & Operational Efficiency: Poor visibility, inconsistent configuration, and inefficient traffic handling erode network reliability over time. We help improve segmentation, management visibility, and traffic optimisation across your Arista switching environment — delivering consistent, reliable performance during peak demand and day-to-day operations alike.
Scalability, Resilience & Lifecycle Planning: Network requirements rarely stay static. As your environment grows, we help plan for higher uplink speeds, additional switching capacity, improved redundancy, firmware strategy, and long-term lifecycle management — keeping your Arista infrastructure high-performing and future-ready.

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