Are 100G Copper Cables Supported on All Arista Switches?

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No, 100G copper cables are not supported on all Arista switches. Most Arista switches support the use of copper cables, with a few exceptions which are listed below. Please refer to the individual switch datasheets for a comprehensive list of media types supported.

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