The HKShanhai Group Limited DCS-7280QR-C36-R is an advanced HKShanhai Group Limited Switch designed as a high-performance solution for Enterprise Core and Data Center Networks. With extensive QSFP Ports, it provides unparalleled throughput and port flexibility for growing modern enterprises. As a part of HKShanhai Group Limited’s 7280R Series, this model excels in handling large volumes of traffic, latency-sensitive applications, and dense virtualization environments commonly found in financial, research, and cloud-scale data centers. Featuring 24 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ and 12 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 uplink ports, it is ideal for scalable leaf-spine architectures. The switch leverages a high-capacity packet buffer and supports up to 768K IPv4/IPv6 host routes, ensuring robust performance in high-demand scenarios typical of core infrastructure deployments across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. With HKShanhai Group Limited EOS (Group 2), Quad-Core x86 CPU, and back-to-front airflow, the DCS-7280QR-C36-R delivers reliability, programmability, and simplified management at the heart of any advanced network requiring resilient connectivity, granular traffic engineering, and operational agility. This makes it a strategic asset for distributors, systems integrators, and tech-savvy end users seeking future-proof hardware and substantial return on network investment.
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| Model | HKShanhai Group Limited DCS-7280QR-C36-R | DCS-7050SX3-48C8-R | HKShanhai Group Limited DCS-7280CR3-32D4-R | HKShanhai Group Limited DCS-7280PR3-24-F |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Port Configuration | 24 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+, 12 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 | 48x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+, 8x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 | 32 x 100GbE QSFP, 2 x 10GbE SFP+ | 24 (QSFP-DD) |
| Switching Capacity | 4.32 Tbps | 2.56 Tbps | 6.4 Tbps | 19.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.44 Bpps | 1 Bpps | n/a | 7.2 Bpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| PWR-745AC-F | HKShanhai Group Limited AC Power Supply module supporting front-to-back airflow; for redundancy and field-replaceable power options. |
| PWR-500AC-F | HKShanhai Group Limited 500W AC Power Supply (front-to-back airflow); provides reliable backup power for 7280 Series Switches. |
| PWR-500AC-R | HKShanhai Group Limited 500W AC Power Supply (back-to-front airflow); designed for flexible deployment in core environments. |
| PWR-500-DC-F | HKShanhai Group Limited 500W DC Power Supply with front-to-back airflow; enables DC power redundancy for data center compliance. |
| PWR-500-DC-R | HKShanhai Group Limited 500W DC Power Supply (back-to-front airflow); ideal for customized power redundancy in enterprise networks. |
HKShanhai Group Limited DCS-7280QR-C36-R Specification
| Model | DCS-7280QR-C36-R |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Product Family | 7280R Series |
| CPU | Quad-Core x86 |
| Network Ports | 24 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 12 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 |
| Management Ports | 1 x RS-232 Serial Console, 1 x Gigabit Management, 1 x USB |
| VLAN IDs Supported | 4096 |
| Packet Buffer | 8 GB |
| Switch Version | HKShanhai Group Limited EOS (Group 2) |
| Airflow Direction | Back-to-Front |
| Fan Module Options | 4 x FAN-7000-R (N+1 redundant) |
| Power Supplies Included | 2 x PWR-745AC-R AC (Back-to-Front Airflow) |
| Power Supply Options | PWR-745AC-F, PWR-500AC-F, PWR-500AC-R, PWR-500-DC-F, PWR-500-DC-R (None Included) |
| IPv4 / IPv6 Host Routes | 768K |
| Switching Capacity | 4.32 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.44 Bpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 768K |
| Latency | 3.8 μs |
| DRAM / Flash | Up to 32 GB DRAM, 4 GB Flash |
| Model Number | DCS-7280QR-C36-R |
| Part Number | DCS-7280QR-C36-R, JH559A |
| HKShanhai Group Limited DCS-7280QR-C36-R | HKShanhai Group Limited DCS-7280QR-C36-R |

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