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S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC
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- S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC(48 Ethernet 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports,4 10 Gig SFP+,with 1 interface slot,with 500W AC power supply)
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S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC Overview
S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC is a high-performance, rack-mount switch engineered with an advanced architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. Built with robust components, it provides essential power options via an integrated AC power supply and is designed to deliver efficient performance in diverse network environments.
S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC features a scalable port configuration including over 48 Ethernet ports with a dedicated set of uplink and SFP ports, enabling seamless stacking and network expansion. Its enterprise-grade performance makes it ideally suited for campus backbones, small to medium-sized data centers, and branch office applications where reliability and management capabilities are paramount.
S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC price is $2,638.58, a 73% saving from the Huawei list price of $9,772.53. S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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S5720-56C-PWR-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-PWR-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
- 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x SFP Ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC
- Height
- 1 RU
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 9.5 inches
- Weight
- N/A
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Product Comparison Table 
| S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC |  S5720S-52X-SI-AC |  S5720-50X-EI-46S-DC |  S5720-32X-EI-AC |  S5720-52P-PWR-LI-AC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 9.5 inches | N/A | 18 inches | 16.1 inches | 11.8 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 RU | N/A | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Lite | LAN Lite | IP Lite | IP Services | IP Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC | S5720S-52X-SI-AC | S5720-50X-EI-46S-DC | S5720-32X-EI-AC | S5720-52P-PWR-LI-AC |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x SFP Ports | 48 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 46 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 10G SFP uplink ports | 32 x 10G SFP+ ports | 48 PoE ports and 4 SFP uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 130W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | N/A | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC | Huawei S5720S-52X-SI-AC Ethernet Switch | Huawei S5720-50X-EI-46S-DC Ethernet Switch | Huawei S5720-32X-EI-AC Ethernet Switch | Huawei S5720-52P-PWR-LI-AC 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 | Combo | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 104 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 1,280 Gbps | 208 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 22 lbs | 17 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Branson Whitfield
5
Consistent power delivery and smooth performance.
C
Cillian Brookfield
5
Handles heavy device loads efficiently.
D
Dorian Callisterfield
5
Predictable switching and strong build quality.
E
Ewan Hollowell
4
Stable operation since installation.
F
Finnegan Reevesfield
5
Very satisfied with overall reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC switch?
The S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC is a fully managed gigabit Ethernet access switch featuring 48 PoE+ ports, four 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks, one interface expansion slot, and a 500 W AC power supply.
How many PoE+ ports and what power budget does it provide?
It offers 48 IEEE 802.3at-compliant PoE+ ports with a total PoE power budget of 370 W, supporting up to 30 W per port for IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras.
What uplink options are available on the S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC?
The switch includes four built-in 10 GbE SFP+ slots for high-speed uplinks or stacking across data center and core switches.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance?
It delivers a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 130.95 Mpps, ensuring low latency for enterprise applications.
What does the interface expansion slot support?
The single interface expansion slot accepts 10 GbE or 40 GbE modules, enabling flexible uplink or stacking configurations as network demands grow.
Which management protocols and interfaces are supported?
Management options include Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet, SSH, and NetConf, allowing seamless integration with network management systems.
Does the switch support IRF stacking?
Yes, it supports Huawei IRF technology to virtualize up to four switches into a single logical device for simplified management and high resiliency.
What redundancy features are built in?
It offers dual power-supply redundancy, PoE power recovery, link aggregation, and backup gateway to ensure continuous operation.
What VLAN and QoS features does it include?
The switch supports up to 4,096 VLANs, QinQ, port-based VLAN, and advanced QoS with hierarchical scheduling, traffic shaping, and congestion avoidance.
How energy-efficient is the S5720-56C-PWR-EI-AC?
It incorporates Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), port-level idle detection, and chipset-level power optimizations to reduce operating costs.
What are the typical deployment scenarios?
Ideal for enterprise campus access, IP telephony, wireless access aggregation, and small data center edge deployments requiring PoE and high-speed uplinks.
What is included in the warranty and support?
Huawei provides a limited lifetime warranty with options for next-business-day hardware replacement and software updates under a support contract.
Can the power supply be hot-swapped?
Yes, the 500 W AC power supply is hot-swappable, allowing uninterrupted operation during maintenance or replacements.
What security features are available?
Security includes 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, ARP inspection, port security, and ACLs to protect network resources.
How easy is firmware upgrade and maintenance?
Firmware can be upgraded via USB, FTP, or TFTP, and the device supports dual images for rollback to ensure safe updates.
What operating temperature range does it support?
The switch operates in environments from 0 °C to 45 °C, making it suitable for standard telecom rooms and office wiring closets.