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What is an S5300 Series Switch Line Card?
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An S5300 Series Switch Line Card is a modular interface card designed to expand port density and throughput in Huawei S5300 chassis, enabling high-performance Layer 2/3 switching.
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Which port types are available on S5300 Series Switch Line Cards?
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S5300 line cards offer a variety of port configurations, including 1GbE, 10GbE SFP+, 25GbE SFP28, and 40GbE QSFP+ interfaces to meet diverse network requirements.
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How do I install an S5300 Series Switch Line Card?
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To install, power down the S5300 chassis, unlock the fan tray, slide the line card into the designated slot until it clicks, secure it with retention screws, then power on the chassis.
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What throughput performance can I expect from S5300 line cards?
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Throughput varies by model: 1GbE cards support up to 160 Gbps, 10GbE up to 320 Gbps, and 40GbE cards deliver up to 640 Gbps of bidirectional switching capacity.
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Are S5300 line cards hot-swappable?
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Yes, S5300 Series line cards support hot-swapping, allowing you to add or replace line cards without shutting down the chassis or disrupting network services.
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Which Layer protocols do S5300 Series Switch Line Cards support?
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They support Layer 2 features like VLAN, STP, and LACP, and Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, RIP, and static routing for versatile network topologies.
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How do I configure an S5300 line card after installation?
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Log in to the S5300 CLI or web interface, navigate to the interface configuration mode, assign VLANs/MTUs/IPs, and apply QoS or security policies as needed.
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What redundancy features are available on S5300 line cards?
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S5300 line cards support Stateful Switchover (SSO), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), and redundant supervisor engines to ensure uninterrupted operation.
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How do I monitor line card health and statistics?
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Use SNMP, NetStream, or CLI commands such as display interface and display diagnostic-information to track port status, traffic counters, and temperature metrics.
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What are the power consumption characteristics?
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Power consumption depends on port density: 1GbE cards draw up to 50 W, 10GbE up to 120 W, and 40GbE up to 200 W; integrated power modules provide PFC and efficiency.
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What cooling requirements do S5300 line cards have?
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They require front-to-back airflow; install recommended fan trays, maintain 0–40 °C ambient temperature, and ensure unobstructed vents for optimal thermal performance.
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Can I mix different line card types in one S5300 chassis?
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Yes, the S5300 chassis supports mixed line card types—provided slot compatibility—allowing a combination of 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, and 40GbE cards in the same chassis.
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What firmware version is required for S5300 line cards?
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Use the S5300 Series recommended firmware starting from version V200R006C00 or later to ensure full feature support, stability, and ISSU compatibility.
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How do I perform a line card firmware upgrade?
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Upload the firmware package via FTP/TFTP, enter the upgrade command in the CLI (upgrade linecard all slot x), and follow on-screen prompts to complete the process.
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What security features do S5300 line cards offer?
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They provide ACLs, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, and ARP inspection to enforce network access control and prevent unauthorized traffic.
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What is the typical warranty and support for S5300 Series line cards?
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Huawei offers a one-year limited hardware warranty, with optional multi-year support, rapid-replacement service, and access to software updates and technical assistance.
