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What is the Huawei S2700 Series Switch?
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The Huawei S2700 Series is an entry-level Layer 2 managed switch family delivering reliable performance, rich features, and cost-effective connectivity for SMB and campus networks.
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What port densities are available on the Huawei S2700 Series?
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The S2700 Series offers models with 8, 24, or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, plus uplink options of 4×Gigabit SFP or 2×10-Gigabit SFP+ ports for flexible network expansion.
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Does the S2700 Series support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes, selected S2700 models support IEEE 802.3at/af PoE, delivering up to 370 W total power to connect IP phones, wireless access points, and cameras without external power adapters.
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Which management interfaces does the S2700 Series offer?
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The switch supports Command Line Interface (CLI), Web GUI, SNMP v1/2c/3, and Huawei eSight for centralized, role-based, and secure device management.
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What VLAN features are supported on the S2700 Series?
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The S2700 Series supports 4K VLANs, port-based, MAC-based, and GVRP, plus QinQ tunneling for flexible traffic segmentation and secure enterprise-level network design.
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How does the S2700 Series handle Quality of Service (QoS)?
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It provides 8 priority queues per port, 802.1p/DSCP remarking, traffic shaping, and rate limiting to ensure latency-sensitive applications like VoIP and video perform reliably.
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Can Huawei S2700 switches be stacked for unified management?
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The S2700 Series supports cascade stacking via Ethernet ports, allowing up to four switches to operate as a single logical device, simplifying configuration and management.
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What is the maximum switching capacity of the S2700 Series?
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Depending on the model, the S2700 offers up to 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130 Mpps forwarding performance to handle demanding small-to-mid-size network traffic.
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What energy-saving features are included in the S2700 Series?
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Energy-saving technologies include port sleep, cable length detection, and low-power chipsets that reduce power consumption by up to 40% without impacting performance.
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What security features does the S2700 Series provide?
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Security measures include 802.1X port authentication, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, ARP inspection, and RADIUS/TACACS+ for robust access control and threat mitigation.
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What are typical use cases for the Huawei S2700 Series?
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Ideal for small and medium enterprises, branch offices, and campus edge deployments requiring cost-effective, reliable switching with advanced Layer 2 features.
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How do I upgrade the firmware on the S2700 Series?
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Firmware upgrades can be performed via the Web GUI or CLI using FTP/TFTP, ensuring minimal downtime and access to the latest features and security patches.
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What environmental specifications apply to the S2700 Series?
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Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 45°C, with relative humidity of 10%–90% (non-condensing), making it suitable for standard office and data-center environments.
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What are the physical dimensions and power requirements?
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Models measure 440 × 220 × 44 mm, weigh under 3 kg, and support 100–240 V AC input. PoE models deliver up to 370 W, while non-PoE models consume under 30 W.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Huawei offers a limited lifetime warranty for hardware, plus optional software maintenance and support contracts providing 24×7 technical assistance and rapid replacement services.
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How do I integrate the S2700 Series into existing Huawei networks?
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The S2700 Series seamlessly integrates with Huawei campus and data-center architectures via standardized protocols (STP, MSTP, LLDP) and centralized management on eSight.
