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S5720-56C-EI-AC
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- S5720-56C-EI-AC(48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports,4 10 Gig SFP+,with 1 interface slot,with 150W AC power supply)
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S5720-56C-EI-AC Overview
S5720-56C-EI-AC is a high-performance rack-mount switch engineered for enterprise networks demanding robust scalability, advanced stacking, and flexible power options. It features a modern architecture designed to support both Layer 2 switching and limited Layer 3 routing, making it ideal for campus backbones, branch offices, and data centers alike.
S5720-56C-EI-AC offers a comprehensive mix of 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with dedicated SFP uplink slots, ensuring diverse media connectivity. With an emphasis on efficient performance, versatile AC power supply, and integrated stacking capabilities, this switch meets the rigorous demands of complex network environments and mission-critical applications.
S5720-56C-EI-AC price is $1,065.06, a 86% saving from the Huawei list price of $7,607.60. S5720-56C-EI-AC is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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S5720-56C-EI-AC Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- S5720-56C-EI-AC
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G
- IOS
- IP Lite
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 56 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- S5720-56C-EI-AC High Performance Gigabit Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 11 inches
- Weight
- 7.5 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| S5720-56C-EI-AC |  S5720-12TP-PWR-LI-AC |  S5700-52X-PWR-LI-AC |  S5700-28C-HI-24S-AC |  S5700-28C-PWR-EI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11 inches | 11 inches | 11.4 inches | 18 inches | 10.2 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Lite | LAN Lite | IP Lite | IP Services | LAN Base |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S5720-56C-EI-AC | S5720-12TP-PWR-LI-AC | S5700-52X-PWR-LI-AC | S5700-28C-HI-24S-AC | S5700-28C-PWR-EI |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 12 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 56 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP uplink ports | 12 PoE ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 10G SFP+ ports | 28 copper ports and 24 SFP ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 30W | 210W | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | S5720-56C-EI-AC High Performance Gigabit Switch | Huawei S5720-12TP-PWR-LI-AC | Huawei S5700-52X-PWR-LI-AC Ethernet Switch | Huawei S5700-28C-HI-24S-AC Ethernet Switch | Huawei S5700-28C-PWR-EI Ethernet Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | No | No | No |
| SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 24 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 48 Gbps | 352 Gbps | 208 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 1G | 10G | 1G | 1G |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs | 6.6 lbs | 22 lbs | 15 lbs | 12 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jude Stone
5
Consistent performance in campus deployments.
K
Kellan Holt
4
Reliable enterprise access solution.
L
Landon Cole
5
Handles mixed workloads efficiently.
M
Merritt Boyd
4
Predictable uptime and solid hardware.
N
Nico Miles
5
Professional-grade switching platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the HUAWEI S5720-56C-EI-AC switch?
The HUAWEI S5720-56C-EI-AC is a Layer 3 enterprise switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, one interface expansion slot, and a 150W AC power supply.
How many Ethernet and uplink ports does the S5720-56C-EI-AC offer?
It provides 48 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed network connectivity.
What interface expansion slot does the S5720-56C-EI-AC include?
This switch features one interface expansion slot that supports additional network modules for flexible expansion.
What are the power supply specifications of the S5720-56C-EI-AC?
The switch is equipped with a built-in 150W AC power supply, supporting an input voltage range of 100–240V AC for reliable operation.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance?
The S5720-56C-EI-AC delivers up to 336 Gbps switching capacity and a 252 Mpps forwarding rate for smooth data transmission.
Does the S5720-56C-EI-AC support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No, the S5720-56C-EI-AC does not support PoE and is designed solely for data transmission.
Which Layer 2 and Layer 3 features does this switch support?
It supports advanced Layer 2 features including VLAN, STP, and link aggregation, plus Layer 3 capabilities like static routing, RIP, and OSPF.
What management and monitoring options are available?
You can manage the switch via CLI (console/SSH), Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and RMON for comprehensive network monitoring.
What redundancy features does the S5720-56C-EI-AC offer?
It offers Smart Link, MSTP, ERPS, and VRRP for high availability and fast network failover.
Which SFP+ modules are compatible with the switch?
The switch is compatible with Huawei 10 G SFP+ optical modules and most industry-standard 10 G SFP+ transceivers.
Can I stack multiple S5720-56C-EI-AC switches?
No, this model does not support physical stacking; use Smart Link or VRRP for logical redundancy instead.
What VLAN and QoS capabilities does the switch provide?
It supports up to 4,000 VLANs, QinQ tunneling, and advanced QoS policies including traffic shaping and priority queuing.
What are the operating environment requirements?
The operating temperature range is 0 °C to 45 °C with 5%–95% non-condensing relative humidity.
How can I upgrade the firmware on the S5720-56C-EI-AC?
Firmware upgrades can be performed via FTP/TFTP over the network or from a USB drive using the bootloader interface.
What warranty and support services are available?
Huawei offers a limited lifetime warranty with one-year hardware replacement and 24/7 global technical support.
What are the typical use cases for the S5720-56C-EI-AC?
This switch is ideal for campus access and small-to-medium enterprise distribution layers requiring high-density Gigabit connectivity and advanced Layer 3 features.