The Investor
29 Oct 2025, 17:32
Arista Networks Launches R4 Series for Next-Generation Data and AI Centers
Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) unveiled its new R4 Series platforms designed to power large-scale data and AI centers with 800G performance, enhanced efficiency, and integrated security. The portfolio includes the modular 7800R4, fixed 7280R4, and new 7020R4 leaf switches—together enabling scalable, low-latency networking for AI, data center, and routed backbone environments. The systems feature 3.2 Tbps HyperPorts, offering up to 44% faster AI job completion times, and support encryption technologies such as MACsec, IPsec, and VXLANsec through Arista’s TunnelSec suite. Shipping has begun for the 7800R4 and 7280R4 platforms, with additional models arriving in early 2026.
Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) unveiled its new R4 Series platforms designed to power large-scale data and AI centers with 800G performance, enhanced efficiency, and integrated security. The portfolio includes the modular 7800R4, fixed 7280R4, and new 7020R4 leaf switches—together enabling scalable, low-latency networking for AI, data center, and routed backbone environments. The systems feature 3.2 Tbps HyperPorts, offering up to 44% faster AI job completion times, and support encryption technologies such as MACsec, IPsec, and VXLANsec through Arista’s TunnelSec suite. Shipping has begun for the 7800R4 and 7280R4 platforms, with additional models arriving in early 2026.