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S5730S-48C-EI-AC
Huawei S5730-EI switch, 24 x Ethernet 10/100/1,000 ports, 8...
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- Huawei S5730-EI switch, 24 x Ethernet 10/100/1,000 ports, 8 x 10 Gig SFP+, with AC power supply
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S5730S-48C-EI-AC Overview
S5730S-48C-EI-AC is a high-performance Layer 3 rack-mount switch engineered for modern enterprise networks. It features a robust architecture with flexible AC power options, a comprehensive set of 48 copper Ethernet ports complemented by dedicated SFP uplink ports, and advanced stacking capabilities that simplify network management and enhance scalability without compromise on throughput.
Designed to deliver consistent performance in data centers, campus networks, and industrial environments, the switch offers intelligent traffic handling and secure segmentation for diversified workloads. Its architectural efficiency, combined with high switching capacity and a compact form factor, positions the S5730S-48C-EI-AC as an ideal solution for organizations demanding reliable, scalable, and high-speed network connectivity.
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S5730S-48C-EI-AC Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- S5730S-48C-EI-AC
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- 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 copper ports, 4 x 1G/10G SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 128 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 256 Gbps
- Product Name
- Huawei S5730S-48C-EI-AC
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.32 inches
- Depth
- 11.73 inches
- Weight
- 22 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| S5730S-48C-EI-AC |  S5720S-28X-SI-DC |  S5700-28C-PWR-EI-AC |  S5720S-28X-PWR-LI-AC |  S5710-28C-EI-AC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 11.73 inches | 11 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 11 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 | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Lite | IP Services | LAN Lite | LAN Base | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S5730S-48C-EI-AC | S5720S-28X-SI-DC | S5700-28C-PWR-EI-AC | S5720S-28X-PWR-LI-AC | S5710-28C-EI-AC |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 x 10/100/1000 copper ports, 4 x 1G/10G SFP uplink ports | 24 fixed Ethernet ports and 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 PoE ports and 4 x 10/100/1000 SFP ports | 24 fixed 10/100/1000 ports plus 4 SFP uplink ports | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 150W | ≤ 38 W | 130W | 34 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Huawei S5730S-48C-EI-AC | S5720S-28X-SI-DC Switch | Huawei S5700-28C-PWR-EI-AC | S5720S-28X-PWR-LI-AC Ethernet Switch | S5710-28C-EI-AC Ethernet Managed 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 256 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 1G | 10G | 1G |
| Weight | 22 lbs | 13 lbs | 13 lbs | 15 lbs | 7.5 lbs |
| Width | 17.32 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Felix Donovan
4
Good balance of performance and scalability.
G
Grant Wallace
4
Stable under sustained business traffic.
H
Hayden Brooks
5
Simple deployment and dependable performance.
I
Ian Thornton
5
Meets enterprise switching standards.
J
Julian Reeves
4
Consistent day-to-day operation.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei S5730S-48C-EI-AC switch?
The Huawei S5730S-48C-EI-AC is a Layer 2+ managed switch featuring 24×10/100/1000 Base-T ports, 8×10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink slots, an AC power supply, and advanced enterprise switching functions.
How many Ethernet and SFP+ ports does the S5730-EI provide?
The S5730-EI delivers 24 10/100/1000 Base-T ports for access connectivity and 8 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks or stacking.
Does the S5730S-48C-EI-AC support PoE or PoE+?
No. The S5730S-48C-EI-AC is a non-PoE switch designed for environments where local power or PoE injectors are used for endpoint devices.
What switching capacity and forwarding rate does the switch offer?
The S5730S-48C-EI-AC provides up to 256 Gbps switching capacity and supports a maximum forwarding rate of 191 Mpps for line-rate performance.
Can I stack multiple S5730-EI switches?
Yes. You can stack up to 9 units using the 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports to form a single logical system with unified management and 144 Gbps backplane bandwidth.
What management interfaces are supported?
Management options include a web-based GUI, CLI via console or SSH, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, and a dedicated out-of-band management port.
Does the switch support Layer 3 routing?
Yes. The S5730-EI supports static routing, RIPv1/v2, OSPF, IS-IS, VRRP, and ECMP to enable flexible multi-layer network designs.
Which VLAN and QoS features are available?
The switch supports up to 4 K VLANs, QinQ, GVRP, CoS, Diffserv, 8 hardware queues per port, and scheduler algorithms such as SP, WRR, and DWRR for traffic prioritization.
What security mechanisms does the S5730-EI implement?
It implements 802.1X authentication, MAC address authentication, port security, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, ACLs, and DoS protection.
What are the power and environmental specifications?
The AC model operates at 100–240 VAC, consumes typically 55 W, and supports an operating temperature of 0 °C to 45 °C and humidity of 5%–95% (non-condensing).
Is the S5730S-48C-EI-AC suitable for campus access networks?
Yes. Its port density, Layer 2+ features, high uplink bandwidth, and security controls make it ideal for enterprise access or distribution layers.
What fiber modules are compatible with the SFP+ ports?
The S5730S-48C-EI-AC is compatible with Huawei 10 Gigabit SFP+ modules such as the SFP-10G-LX-S, SFP-10G-ER-S, and DWDM SFP+ transceivers.
Does the switch support virtualization and data center features?
It supports EVB, VXLAN, NVGRE, VxLAN L2/L3 gateways, and basic data center interconnect capabilities for flexible virtual network deployment.
What warranty and support options are available?
Huawei provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty with 7×24 phone support and optional advance replacement services through authorized partners.
How do I reset the S5730S-48C-EI-AC to factory defaults?
Press and hold the Reset button on the front panel for 10 seconds; the switch will reboot and restore factory default settings.
Where can I download firmware and documentation?
Firmware updates, release notes, configuration guides, and datasheets are available for download from Huawei’s official support website under the S5730 series section.