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What are the main categories of Huawei Switches?
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Huawei Switches are divided into access, aggregation, core, and data center series to meet campus, branch, and data center network requirements.
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What are the key features of Huawei CloudEngine data center switches?
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CloudEngine switches offer ultra-high throughput, low latency, NV-GRE/VXLAN virtualization, advanced QoS, and built-in network telemetry for scalable data center fabrics.
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Do Huawei Switches support VXLAN for network virtualization?
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Yes. Huawei Switches support VXLAN, NVGRE, and EVPN to create flexible, multi-tenant overlay networks over your physical infrastructure.
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How do Huawei Switches enhance network security?
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They provide role-based ACLs, MACsec encryption, ARP protection, IP source guard, and TrustSec segmentation to enforce granular policy control.
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Which management tools are available for Huawei Switches?
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Huawei Switches integrate with eSight NMS, iMaster NCE-Fabric, CLI, Web GUI, SNMP, and NETCONF/RESTCONF for centralized configuration and monitoring.
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Can Huawei Switches be stacked for simplified management?
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Yes. Many Huawei models support SmartLink stacking to combine multiple units into a single logical switch for unified management and resilience.
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Do Huawei PoE Switches support PoE+ and PoE++ standards?
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Yes. Huawei PoE switches deliver IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) up to 30 W per port and IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) up to 60 W per port for high-power devices.
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Are Huawei Switches fully compliant with IPv6?
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Yes. Huawei Switches support dual-stack IPv4/IPv6, IPv6 routing protocols (OSPFv3, BGP4+), and IPv6 security features for future-ready networks.
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How energy efficient are Huawei Switches?
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Huawei Switches use Energy Efficient Ethernet, dynamic fan speed control, and intelligent power management to reduce consumption by up to 50%.
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What warranty and support options are provided for Huawei Switches?
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Huawei offers a standard 5-year limited hardware warranty, online documentation, software updates, and 24/7 TAC support for rapid issue resolution.
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How do I configure a VLAN on a Huawei Switch?
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Use the CLI: enter system-view, then vlan <ID>, assign ports with interface <type><slot>/<port> and port access vlan <ID>, and commit the configuration.
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What QoS capabilities do Huawei Switches offer?
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They support traffic classification, policing, shaping, priority queuing, WRR, SP, and buffer management to ensure service-level performance.
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Can Huawei Switches integrate with SDN controllers?
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Yes. Huawei Switches work with iMaster NCE-Fabric and third-party SDN controllers via OpenFlow, NETCONF, and RESTful APIs for automated orchestration.
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What are the typical use cases for the Huawei S6720 campus switch series?
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The S6720 series serves as campus access and aggregation switches, delivering Gigabit to 10GE uplinks, PoE support, and rich security features.
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How can I monitor Huawei Switch performance in real time?
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Use SNMP, NetStream, sFlow, RMON, and built-in telemetry to collect interface statistics, flow data, and health metrics via eSight or any compatible NMS.
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What is the process to upgrade firmware on a Huawei Switch?
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Transfer the new image via FTP/TFTP, enter system-view, use startup system-software <filename>, save the config, and reboot to apply the upgrade.
