Huawei Layer 3 Core Gigabit Switch

Huawei Layer 3 core gigabit switches, such as the S530, S5700, and S5735 series, offer high-performance, scalable, and feature-rich solutions for enterprise and campus networks.

Key Models and Specifications

1. Huawei eKitEngine S530 Series

• Offers multiple port configurations: 24 GE electrical, 24 GE optical/electrical hybrid, and 48 GE optical ports .
• Supports iStack, allowing multiple switches to be logically stacked into a single virtual switch for simplified management and increased scalability .
• Features link aggregation, VRRP, IGMP snooping, and Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS) for high reliability and fast failover .
• Supports Ethernet OAM (IEEE 802.3ah/802.1ag) for rapid link fault detection.
• Security features include 802.1X authentication, MAC-based authentication, and protection against DoS attacks and DHCP spoofing . 2. Huawei S5700-LI Series
• Next-generation energy-saving gigabit switch with flexible GE access ports and 10GE uplinks .
• Supports Advanced Hibernation Management (AHM) and iStack for intelligent stacking and energy efficiency.
• Specialized battery LAN models (S5700-LI-BAT) provide uninterrupted service during power failures, ideal for access layer deployments .
• Designed for cost-effective, green, and easy-to-manage gigabit-to-desktop solutions. 3. Huawei S5735-L48P4X-A (CloudEngine S5735-L Series)
• 48x GE PoE+ ports and 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks, supporting high-density gigabit access and core connectivity .
• Built on Versatile Routing Platform (VRP) with a 1000 MHz quad-core CPU, 1 GB RAM, and 512 MB flash memory .
• Provides 132 Mpps forwarding performance and 432 Gbit/s switching capacity, suitable for enterprise campus networks.
• PoE+ support up to 30W per port with a total budget of 740W, ideal for IP cameras, wireless APs, and VoIP systems .
• Includes 6 kV surge protection for industrial environments and supports simplified management for large-scale deployments.

Common Features Across Huawei L3 Core Switches

• Layer 3 routing capabilities for inter-VLAN routing and enterprise backbone networks.
• High availability with redundancy protocols like VRRP and ERPS.
• Scalability through stacking (iStack) and modular uplinks.
• Security and QoS features for enterprise-grade network protection and traffic management.
• Management options including SNMP, CLI, and web-based interfaces for simplified O&M.

Use Cases

• Campus networks: Core or aggregation layer for small to large campuses.
• Enterprise networks: Gigabit-to-desktop access with PoE support for IP devices.
• Data centers: High-performance L3 switching with 10GE uplinks for backbone connectivity.
• Industrial or power-sensitive environments: Battery-supported models ensure uninterrupted service. Huawei Layer 3 core gigabit switches provide a flexible, reliable, and scalable solution for modern enterprise and campus networks, combining high port density, advanced routing, PoE capabilities, and robust management features to support digital transformation and high-performance networking.