Arista 7050X3 vs Cisco Nexus 9300-EX
Pricing updated February 2026
The data center top-of-rack showdown: comparable 25/100G merchant-silicon switches divided mainly by operating system philosophy and licensing posture on the second-hand market.
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Arista 7050X3
Mid Config Pricing▼ 4.3%
Liquidation$5,000 – $6,500
Private Sale$7,000 – $9,100
Dealer Retail$8,050 – $10,465
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Cisco Nexus 9300-EX
Mid Config Pricing▼ 4.5%
Liquidation$3,500 – $4,550
Private Sale$4,900 – $6,370
Dealer Retail$5,635 – $7,325
Specifications
| Spec | 7050X3 | Nexus 9300-EX |
|---|---|---|
| ports | 32x 100GbE QSFP or 48x 25GbE + 8x 100GbE | 48x 25GbE + 6x 100GbE |
| form Factor | 1U | 1U |
| throughput | 6.4 Tbps | 3.6 Tbps |
The Verdict
Used Arista is the bang-for-buck pick — EOS runs full-featured on second-hand units, making the 7050X3 the favorite for cost-conscious data center builds. The Nexus 9300-EX wins in Cisco-standardized environments and for NX-OS/ACI shops, but budget for licensing gaps. Sellers: Arista's strong homelab-to-enterprise demand keeps liquidity high relative to its niche brand status.
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