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S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC Overview

S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC is a high-performance Ethernet switch engineered with a fixed-configuration architecture that combines robust power management and versatile port arrangements. The device comes with an integrated AC power supply and supports both standard and Power over Ethernet (POE+) functions, delivering a mix of combo Ethernet and dedicated SFP ports to ensure diverse connectivity options in enterprise edge environments.

S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC further enhances network scalability with advanced stacking capabilities, allowing multiple units to operate as a single system while providing high switching capacity and low latency performance. Its optimized design and balanced resource allocation make it an ideal choice for campus networks, branch offices, and other demanding applications that require reliable data delivery and seamless expansion.

S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC price is $667.69, a 89% saving from the Huawei list price of $6,069.89. S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC Specifications

Product Type
Switch
Power Source
AC Power Supply
Layer Supported
Layer 2 / Layer 3
Form Factor
Rack-mount
Power Consumption
60 W
Number of Ethernet Ports
24–48 Ports
Number of Downlink Ports
32 Ports
Manageable
Managed
Ethernet Technology
10/100/1000
Media Type Supported
Combo
Redundant Power Supply Supported
No
Manufacturer Part Number
S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC
Uplink Configuration
1G
IOS
LAN Lite
POE Support
POE+
SFP Ports
4 SFP Ports
Memory
256 MB
Rack Units
1 RU
Interface Ports
10/100/1000
Port/Expansion Slot Details
36 RJ45 ports with 4 fixed SFP uplink ports
Flash Memory
64 MB
Switching Capacity
72 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking
144 Gbps
Product Name
Huawei S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC Ethernet Switch
Height
1.75 inches
Width
17.5 inches
Depth
11.5 inches
Weight
13 lbs

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table full-right-arrow

S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC(28 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports,4 of which are dual-purpose 10/100/1000 or SFP,4 10 Gig SFP,with 500W AC power)S5720-36C-PWR-EI-ACS5720S-28TP-PWR-LI-ACL(8 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+,16 Ethernet 10/100/1000,2 Gig SFP and 2 dual-purpose 10/100/1000 or SFP,124W POE AC,front access)S5720S-28TP-PWR-LI-ACLS5720-28X-LI-AC(24 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports,4 10 Gig SFP+,AC 110/220V)S5720-28X-LI-ACS5730-44C-HI-24S (24 GE SFP ports, 8 of which are dual-purpose 10/100/1,000 Base-T or SFP ports, 4 x 10 GE SFP+ ports, 2 expansion slots, without power module)S5730-44C-HI-24SS5720-28X-LI-24S-AC(24 Gig SFP,8 of which are dual-purpose 10/100/1000 or SFP,4 10 Gig SFP+,AC 110/220V,front access)S5720-28X-LI-24S-AC
Depth11.5 inches10.2 inches11 inches18 inches10.63 inches
Ethernet Technology10/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/1000
Flash Memory64 MB64 MB64 MB256 MB64 MB
Form FactorRack-mountRack-mountRack-mountRack-mountRack-mount
Height1.75 inches1.75 inches1.75 inches1.75 inches1.73 inches
IOSLAN LiteLAN LiteLAN LiteIP ServicesIP Lite
Interface Ports10/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/1000
Layer SupportedLayer 2 / Layer 3Layer 2Layer 2Layer 3Layer 2 / IP Lite
ManageableManagedManagedManagedManagedManaged
Manufacturer Part NumberS5720-36C-PWR-EI-ACS5720S-28TP-PWR-LI-ACLS5720-28X-LI-ACS5730-44C-HI-24SS5720-28X-LI-24S-AC
Media Type SupportedComboComboComboComboFiber / Twisted Pair
Memory256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB
Number of Downlink Ports32 Ports24 Ports24 Ports48 Ports24 Ports
Number of Ethernet Ports24–48 Ports24–48 Ports24–48 Ports24–48 Ports24–48 Ports
POE SupportPOE+POE+Non POENon POENon POE
Port/Expansion Slot Details36 RJ45 ports with 4 fixed SFP uplink ports24 x 10/100/1000 PoE and 4 x 1G SFP ports24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP ports44 copper Ethernet ports and 24 SFP ports24 SFP ports and 4 10G SFP+ uplink ports
Power Consumption60 W30 W≤ 60W160W60 W
Power SourceAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyRedundant Power Supply / AC Power SupplyAC Power Supply
Product NameHuawei S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC Ethernet SwitchHuawei S5720S-28TP-PWR-LI-ACLHuawei S5720-28X-LI-AC Gigabit Ethernet SwitchH3C S5730-44C-HI-24S Ethernet SwitchHuawei S5720-28X-LI-24S-AC
Product TypeSwitchSwitchSwitchSwitchSwitch
Rack Units1 RU1 RU1 RU1 RU1 RU
Redundant Power Supply SupportedNoNoNoYesNo
SFP Ports4 SFP Ports4 SFP Ports4 SFP Ports24 SFP Ports24 SFP Ports
Switching Capacity72 Gbps56 Gbps128 Gbps320 Gbps128 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking144 Gbps112 Gbps256 Gbps640 Gbps256 Gbps
Uplink Configuration1G1G10G10G10G
Weight13 lbs10 lbs8 lbs12 lbs14.33 lbs
Width17.5 inches17.5 inches17.5 inches17.5 inches17.32 inches

Reviews & Ratings

G
Gareth Holmbury
5

Great PoE+ switch with 10G uplinks. Powers APs and cameras reliably while maintaining stable throughput across users.

H
Hugh Wainfleet
5

Predictable PoE delivery and smooth management. Uplinks keep congestion low in our access layer.

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Isaac Thornbury
5

Stable under mixed traffic and PoE loads. Good for mid-size campuses.

J
Jasper Norcross
4

Easy deployment with consistent performance. PoE budget has been dependable.

K
Kellan Brookesby
5

Reliable switching with strong uplink capacity and solid uptime.

L
Lysander Hartnell
4

Professional PoE access switch that performs steadily in production.

Questions & Answers

What are the key features of the Huawei S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC switch?

The Huawei S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC offers 28 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports (4 dual-purpose RJ45/SFP), 4 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks, a 500 W AC power supply, Layer 3 Lite routing, IPv6 support, and advanced energy-saving technologies.

How many PoE+ ports does the S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC have and what is its PoE power budget?

This switch provides 28 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports and delivers a total PoE power budget of up to 375 W, powered by a redundant 500 W AC power supply.

Can the 4 dual-purpose ports support both copper and SFP modules simultaneously?

The 4 dual-purpose ports auto-negotiate between 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 and SFP. Only one interface type is active per port at a time.

What uplink options are available on the S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC?

It includes four 10 Gb SFP+ uplink slots for high-speed connections to aggregation switches or servers.

What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance of this model?

The switch delivers up to 176 Gbps of switching capacity and forwards packets at up to 131 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance.

Does the S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC support Layer 3 routing protocols?

Yes. It supports static routing, RIP v1/v2, OSPF, VRRP, and IPv6 routing for flexible internetworking.

How does the switch handle PoE power management?

It supports per-port PoE power allocation, scheduling, prioritization, and real-time usage monitoring via CLI or web GUI.

What are the typical deployment scenarios for this switch?

Ideal for SMB branches, campus edge, IP telephony, CCTV, and wireless AP aggregation requiring PoE+ and high-speed uplinks.

Which security features are built into the Huawei S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC?

It offers ACLs, 802.1X port authentication, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, ARP inspection, and DoS attack prevention.

What management interfaces does this switch support?

Management options include a CLI (console/SSH), web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, and RMON for comprehensive control.

Can I stack multiple S5720 switches together?

This model does not support physical stacking but can form resilient topologies with MSTP, RSTP, ERPS, and Ring Protection Switching.

What are the environmental specifications for the S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC?

Operating temperature is 0 °C to 45 °C, storage −40 °C to 70 °C, humidity 5 % to 95 % non-condensing.

What warranty and support options are available?

Huawei provides a one-year hardware warranty, optional extended service packages, and 24/7 technical support.

How energy-efficient is the Huawei S5720-36C-PWR-EI-AC?

It features smart PoE scheduling, four-speed fans, energy-efficient ASICs, and sleep mode for unused ports to minimize power draw.

What is the maximum cable length supported on PoE+ ports?

Each PoE+ port supports standard copper cabling up to 100 m using Cat5e or higher twisted-pair cables.

Does the switch support Quality of Service (QoS) features?

Yes. It supports eight hardware queues per port, rate limiting, traffic shaping, and priority marking (802.1p/DSCP).