The CloudEngine S6730-H28X6CZ-V2 series offers a range of next generation 10 GE routing switches with 24, 28, or 48 downlink ports plus 6 x 40 GE uplink ports — which can be expanded to 100 GE through licensing — and one extended slot.
Built on Huawei's unified software platform , the series offers a range of various Intent-Driven Network (IDN) features, including support for Virtual Extensible Local Area Network (VXLAN) technology, which builds one network for multiple purposes. Meanwhile, a free mobility feature ensures a consistent user experience.
| Specification of S6730-H28X6CZ-V2 | |
| Ports | 28 x 10 Gig SFP+, 6 x 40/100 Gig QSFP28 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.6 mm x 442.0 mm x 420.0 mm(1.72 in. x 17.4 in. x 16.5 in.) |
| Chassis height | 1 U |
| Chassis weight (full configuration weight, including weight of packaging materials) |
7.06 Kg(15.56 lb) |
| Extended slot | One extended slot, support 2 x 40GE and 8 x 25/10GE cards |
| ETH management port | Supported |
| Console port (RJ45) | Supported |
| USB port | USB 2.0 |
| CPU Frequency | 1.4 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB |
| Flash | Hardware: 2 GB |
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| Typical power consumption (30% of traffic load, tested according to ATIS standard) | 203 W |
| Maximum power consumption (100% throughput, full speed of fans) |
263 W |
| Heat dissipation mode | Air-cooled heat dissipation and intelligent fan speed adjustment |
| Number of fan modules | 3, Fan modules are pluggable and support redudancy |
| Airflow | Air flows in from the front side and exhausts from the rear panel |
| Long-term operating temperature |
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| Storage temperature | -40°C to +70° |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95%, noncondensing |
| Operating altitude | 0-5000 m |
| Acoustics (LpA) maximum | 39.72 dB(A) |
| Acoustics (LwA) maximum | 5.34B |
| Surge protection specification (power port) |
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| MTBF (year) | 52.24 |
| MTTR | 0.5 |
| Availability | > 0.99999 |
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What is a Switch?
A switch is a device that enables communication between two or more IT devices, such as computers, servers, printers, and more. It helps devices within a network share resources, including printers, file storage, internet access, and application processing. In simple terms, a switch acts as a "traffic hub" in a network.
Key Characteristics:
Intelligent Forwarding: Unlike a basic hub, a switch intelligently directs data packets only to the intended recipient device based on MAC addresses.
Efficient Communication: This targeted data transmission reduces unnecessary traffic, enhances network performance, and improves security within the local network.
Scalability: Switches come in various sizes, from small desktop models for home/office use to large modular switches for enterprise data centers.
Common Applications:
Connecting devices within a Local Area Network (LAN)
Building enterprise networks, data centers, or home networks
Supporting resource sharing and collaborative workflows
In summary, a switch is a fundamental networking device that efficiently manages and directs data flow, ensuring smooth and reliable communication between connected devices.
Core Functions of a Switch
The primary functions of a switch include:
VLAN Segmentation – Enhances network security by isolating traffic into separate virtual networks.
Targeted Forwarding – Improves network performance by accurately identifying and forwarding data only to the intended destination device.
Traffic Control – Optimizes network reliability and stability through mechanisms like Quality of Service (QoS) and loop prevention (e.g., Spanning Tree Protocol).
Link Aggregation – Increases bandwidth and provides redundancy by combining multiple physical links into a single logical channel.
