Huawei switch with 4 gigabit optical ports

Huawei offers several switches with 4 gigabit optical (SFP/SFP+) ports, including the CloudEngine S5731-S48T4X, S5735-S24P4X, and S310-48P4S, suitable for enterprise campus and data center networks.

Key Models

1. Huawei CloudEngine S5731-S48T4X

• Ports: 48 Gigabit Ethernet downlink ports, 4 SFP+ optical uplink ports
• Switching Capacity: 336 Gbps
• Features: High-performance, robust surge protection, ideal for enterprise networks
• Use Case: Access and aggregation layer deployment in campus networks 2. Huawei CloudEngine S5735-S24P4X
• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T downlink ports, 4 x 10GE SFP+ uplink ports
• PoE Support: PoE+ capable for powering devices like Wi-Fi APs and cameras
• Features: Advanced Layer 3 functionality, simplified O&M, flexible Ethernet networking, IPv6 support, high availability with redundant power and link aggregation
• Use Case: Enterprise campus access, aggregation, and data center access 3. Huawei S310-48P4S
• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T downlink ports, 4 x SFP+ uplink ports
• PoE Support: PoE+ capable (380 W)
• Management: SNMP, Web CLI, or CLI
• Features: VLANs, QoS, ACLs, reliable operation with redundancy features
• Use Case: Campus network access and aggregation layer deployment

Common Features Across Models

• Optical Uplinks: 4 SFP/SFP+ ports for high-bandwidth connectivity
• Layer 3 Capabilities: Routing, MPLS support, and IPv6 readiness
• High Availability: Redundant power supplies, hot-swappable components, and link aggregation
• Management: VRP-based management, SNMP, CLI, and web interfaces
• PoE Support: Available on models like S5735-S24P4X and S310-48P4S for powering devices over Ethernet
• Stacking: Intelligent Stack (iStack) technology allows multiple switches to operate as a single logical unit

Deployment Considerations

• Access Layer: S5731-S48T4X and S310-48P4S are suitable for high-density access layer deployment with multiple gigabit endpoints.
• Aggregation Layer: S5735-S24P4X provides higher uplink speeds (10GE) and advanced Layer 3 features, making it ideal for aggregation or small data center access.
• PoE Requirements: Choose models with PoE+ if powering Wi-Fi APs, IP cameras, or other devices is needed.
• Network Integration: Huawei switches follow industry-standard protocols, ensuring compatibility with multi-vendor environments . These Huawei switches with 4 optical ports provide flexible options for enterprise and campus networks, balancing high-speed uplinks, PoE support, and advanced management features.