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What is a S5700 Series Switch Line Card?
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A S5700 Series Switch Line Card is a modular expansion module for Huawei S5700 switches that adds port density and advanced Layer 2/3 features, enabling scalable, high-performance network growth.
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Which S5700 Series Switch Line Card models are available?
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Huawei offers S5700 Series Switch Line Cards such as L24T-4S, L48P-4S-PWR, SFP24-4S and 10GE4-XX, providing a mix of 24–48 GE ports, 4×10 GE uplinks and PoE+ capabilities.
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How do I choose the right S5700 Series Switch Line Card for my network?
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Select a S5700 Series Switch Line Card based on required port count, uplink speed, PoE power budget and compatibility with your S5700 chassis to match your deployment needs.
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What port densities do S5700 Series Switch Line Cards support?
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S5700 Series Switch Line Cards support densities from 24 to 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, plus optional 4×10 GE uplinks or 24-port SFP interfaces for flexible network design.
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Do S5700 Series Switch Line Cards support PoE/PoE+?
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Yes. PoE-capable S5700 Series Switch Line Cards comply with IEEE 802.3af/at, delivering up to 30 W per port for IP phones, cameras and wireless access points.
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What Layer 2 and Layer 3 features are supported by S5700 Series Switch Line Cards?
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S5700 Series Switch Line Cards support VLAN, QinQ, MSTP, ACL, QoS, static routing, RIP and OSPF, delivering comprehensive Layer 2/3 capabilities for enterprise networks.
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How does a S5700 Series Switch Line Card enhance switch performance?
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By offloading data forwarding to dedicated hardware and increasing backplane bandwidth, S5700 Series Switch Line Cards boost throughput and reduce latency under heavy traffic.
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Are S5700 Series Switch Line Cards hot-swappable?
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Yes. S5700 Series Switch Line Cards are hot-swappable, allowing insertion or removal without powering down the switch to maintain network availability.
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How many S5700 Series Switch Line Cards can be installed in a chassis?
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Depending on the chassis model, you can install up to four S5700 Series Switch Line Cards to flexibly scale port capacity and segment network traffic.
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Which S5700 chassis support modular Switch Line Cards?
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Chassis models such as the S5700-28X-SI, S5700-52P-PWR and S5700-EI series support S5700 Series Switch Line Cards for modular expansion.
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What is the installation process for a S5700 Series Switch Line Card?
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Power off the switch, align and slide the S5700 Series Switch Line Card into the chassis slot until it clicks, power on the switch, then verify status via CLI or web GUI.
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What redundancy features do S5700 Series Switch Line Cards offer?
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S5700 Series Switch Line Cards support dual power supplies, redundant management modules and hitless switching to ensure uninterrupted operation.
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How do I update firmware on a S5700 Series Switch Line Card?
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Use the IOS-style CLI ‘upgrade’ command or the iStack management platform to upload and apply the latest firmware package to the S5700 Series Switch Line Card.
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Are S5700 Series Switch Line Cards backwards compatible?
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Yes. S5700 Series Switch Line Cards are backward compatible with existing S5700 chassis and management modules, simplifying upgrades and expansions.
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What are the power requirements for S5700 Series Switch Line Cards?
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Power consumption ranges from 30 W to 150 W per card, depending on port count and PoE load; ensure your chassis has adequate power supply capacity.
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How can I troubleshoot common issues with S5700 Series Switch Line Cards?
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Check module LEDs, verify slot compatibility, review system logs via ‘display diagnostic-information’, update firmware and consult Huawei support for persistent faults.
