Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC is a high-performance Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise campus networks and data centers. It offers 28 Gigabit SFP ports, including 4 combo 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, and 4 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, providing flexible deployment options.

With a switching capacity of 598 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 132 Mpps, this switch ensures efficient data handling. It supports advanced features such as IPv6, MPLS, comprehensive security mechanisms, and intelligent stacking (iStack), making it a versatile solution for various networking needs.

Overview

Highlights

• Flexible Port Configuration: 28 Gigabit SFP ports, including 4 combo 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, and 4 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports.

• High Performance: 598 Gbps switching capacity and 132 Mpps forwarding rate ensure efficient data processing.

• Advanced Layer 3 Features: Supports static routing, RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and MPLS for robust network routing capabilities.

• Comprehensive Security: Features include 802.1X authentication, MAC address filtering, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, and port isolation.

• Intelligent Stacking (iStack): Supports stacking of up to 9 switches, simplifying network management and enhancing scalability.

• Robust Management: Offers web-based management, SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON, and CLI via console or Telnet.

• Redundant Power Supplies: Equipped with dual hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies for enhanced reliability.

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SFP-GE-SX-MM850	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-SX SFP, 850nm, multimode fiber, up to 550m
SFP-GE-LX-SM1310	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-LX SFP, 1310nm, single-mode fiber, up to 10km
SFP-GE-LH40-SM1310	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-LH SFP, 1310nm, single-mode fiber, up to 40km
SFP-GE-ZX50-SM1550	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-ZX SFP, 1550nm, single-mode fiber, up to 50km
SFP-GE-ZX80-SM1550	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-ZX SFP, 1550nm, single-mode fiber, up to 80km
SFP-GE-ZX100-SM1550	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-ZX SFP, 1550nm, single-mode fiber, up to 100km
SFP-GE-LX20-SM1310-BIDI	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-LX BiDi SFP, TX1310/RX1550nm, single-mode fiber, up to 20km
SFP-GE-LX20-SM1550-BIDI	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-LX BiDi SFP, TX1550/RX1310nm, single-mode fiber, up to 20km
SFP-GE-LH40-SM1310-BIDI	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-LH BiDi SFP, TX1310/RX1550nm, single-mode fiber, up to 40km
SFP-GE-LH40-SM1550-BIDI	SFP Transceiver	1000BASE-LH BiDi SFP, TX1550/RX1310nm, single-mode fiber, up to 40km

 

Comparison with Similar Items

Feature	S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC	S5720-36C-EI-AC	S5720-56C-EI-AC
Downlink Ports	28 × GE SFP	28 × GE RJ45	48 × GE RJ45
Uplink Ports	4 × 10GE SFP+	4 × 10GE SFP+	4 × 10GE SFP+
Switching Capacity	598 Gbps	598 Gbps	598 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	132 Mpps	132 Mpps	132 Mpps
Stacking Support	Yes (iStack)	Yes (iStack)	Yes (iStack)
Power Supply	Dual AC/DC	Dual AC/DC	Dual AC/DC
Ideal Use Case	Optical aggregation	Copper aggregation	High-density access

 

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Model	S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC
Downlink Ports	28 × 100/1000BASE-X SFP ports (4 combo 10/100/1000BASE-T)
Uplink Ports	4 × 10GE SFP+ ports
Switching Capacity	598 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	132 Mpps
MAC Address Table	64K entries
VLANs	Supports up to 4,000 VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q)
QoS	8 queues per port, SP, WRR, and SP+WRR scheduling algorithms
IPv6 Features	IPv6 host, static routes, OSPFv3, BGP4+, IS-ISv6
Security Features	802.1X, MAC filtering, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, port isolation
Management	Web-based, CLI, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON, SSHv2
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies
Power Consumption	Typical: 47.9 W
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Dimensions (W×D×H)	442 mm × 420 mm × 43.6 mm (17.4 in. × 16.5 in. × 1.7 in.)
Weight	≤ 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty