QSFP28
Optic
Can I still get the QSFP28?
No. Arista ended support for the QSFP28 on 2025-03-20. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Arista's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the QSFP28 covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the QSFP28 ends on 2025-03-20. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the QSFP28?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the QSFP28 usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
QSFP28 Availability and Support
The Arista QSFP28 is a optic. Component dates track the parent platform: when the platform line is retired, its modules, optics, and spares retire with it. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning Arista no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. It was last available for purchase on . Organizations still running the QSFP28 should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 4y 10mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 4y 4mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 1y 4mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 3y 4mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 1y 4mo ago |
Additional Dates
| Last New Service Contract | 3y 4mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| Last Renew Service Contract | 2y 4mo ago | |
| Last Tac Support | 1y 4mo ago | |
| Last Hardware Rma | 1y 4mo ago |