Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC Managed Switch 24x GE

Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC – Advanced Managed Switch for Fiber-Optic Networks

The Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC is a high-performance managed switch designed for efficient and flexible enterprise, campus, and data center networks. Equipped with advanced Layer 3 features, robust security mechanisms, and network virtualization technologies, this device is an excellent solution for modern IT environments.

Key Features

• 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) – delivering high throughput
• 4 Combo 1G ports (SFP/Gigabit Ethernet) – for flexible connectivity
• 4 SFP+ slots (10 Gbps) – for high-speed fiber connections
• 1 Expansion slot – for additional interface or stacking cards
• Layer 3 management – with support for routing protocols like OSPF, RIP, BGP, and IS-IS
• Network virtualization support – including iStack and SVF (Super Virtual Fabric)
• Advanced security features – such as ARP protection, DHCP Snooping, IPSG, and access control
• IPv4 & IPv6 protocol support – with multicast capabilities
• VLAN support – including QinQ, VLAN trunking, and Super VLAN
• Quality of Service (QoS) – traffic classification, queuing, and bandwidth limiting
• Built-in redundancy – ensuring high availability and reliability

High-Level Network Security

The Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC offers a comprehensive security suite, protecting against unauthorized access and various attacks. Key security features include:

• DHCP Snooping – protects against rogue DHCP attacks
• Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) – prevents ARP spoofing
• IP Source Guard (IPSG) – guards against IP spoofing
• MACSec – Layer 2 traffic encryption
• DoS protection – includes TCP SYN Flood, UDP Flood, ICMP Flood
• RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X – for advanced user authentication and authorization

These security features ensure data integrity and secure network operations, even in demanding environments.

Advanced Routing Capabilities

This Layer 3 switch supports both static and dynamic routing, with support for essential protocols:

• RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS – for efficient route management
• IPv4 & IPv6 unicast/multicast – including IGMPv1/v2/v3, PIM-DM, PIM-SM, MSDP
• VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) – for route isolation
• Policy-Based Routing (PBR) – for traffic control and optimization

Support for IPv6 and transition mechanisms ensures the device is future-proof and ready for evolving IP networks.

Ports and Interfaces Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC

1. 24 × 100/1000BASE-X (supports optical modules: FE/GE/GE-CWDM, or GE copper modules)
2. 4 × Combo ports (10/100/1000BASE-T + 100/1000BASE-X)
3. 4 × 10GE SFP+ ports (supports GE/10GE optical modules and SFP+ cables)
4. 1 × Mini USB port
5. 1 × Console port (RJ45)
6. 1 × Management Ethernet port
7. 1 × USB port
8. Grounding screw
9. ESN label (contains ESN and MAC address information)
10. 1 × Expansion slot (supports 2× SFP+ or 2× QSFP+ interface cards)
11. 1 × Fan module slot (FAN-028A-B compatible)
12. Power Module Slot 2 (supports 150 W AC/DC power module)
13. Power Module Slot 1 (supports 150 W AC/DC power module)

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Ideal for Modern Networks

The Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC is a reliable, high-performance, and secure switch, perfectly suited for fiber-based network infrastructures in enterprise environments. Its Layer 3 capabilities, support for virtualization, and advanced security features make it one of the top choices for large organizations and institutions.

Huawei S5720-36C-EI-28S-AC – Reliability, Flexibility, and Security in One Device!