Q1: Is the Huawei CloudEngine S5731-H24T4XC a PoE switch?
A: No, the S5731-H24T4XC is a non-PoE data switch. For deployments requiring PoE for IP cameras or Wi-Fi 6 access points, consider the PoE-enabled S5731-H24P4XC model.
Q2: Does the S5731-H24T4XC require a separate WLAN controller to manage APs?
A: No. The S5731-H series features integrated Native AC functionality, allowing it to directly manage up to 1,024 wireless Access Points without needing an external WLAN controller.
Q3: What uplink and expansion options are available on this switch?
A: It comes with four built-in 10GE SFP+ uplink ports. Additionally, one extended slot supports optional subcards, such as a 2-port 40GE QSFP+ card, an 8-port 10GE Base-T card, or an 8-port 10GE SFP+ card for expanded bandwidth.
Q4: What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of the S5731-H24T4XC?
A: This switch delivers a forwarding rate of 125 Mpps, a device switching capacity of 288 Gbps, and a system switching capacity of 672 Gbps, suitable for high-performance aggregation.
Q5: How large is the MAC address table on the S5731-H24T4XC?
A: It supports up to 288K MAC address entries, accommodating large-scale enterprise campus networks.
Q6: Can the S5731-H24T4XC function as a campus core switch?
A: Yes. With its large MAC table, high forwarding rate, Native AC support, and comprehensive Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, VRRP), it is commonly deployed as a core switch in small-to-medium enterprise networks.
Q7: Does this switch support VXLAN and network virtualization?
A: Yes. The S5731-H series supports VXLAN and BGP EVPN for centralized and distributed VXLAN gateway deployments, enabling dynamic virtual fabric construction.
Q8: What power supply modules are compatible with the S5731-H24T4XC?
A: It has dual power module slots for 1+1 redundancy and supports pluggable non-PoE modules including 150 W AC, 600 W AC, 180 W DC, and 1000 W DC.
Q9: What is the maximum power consumption of this model?
A: The maximum power consumption is 114 W, with typical power usage around 88 W under a 30% traffic load, making it energy-efficient.
Q10: Are the cooling fans field-replaceable?
A: Yes. It uses a pluggable dual-fan module (FAN-023A-B) with hot-swapping capability and redundancy. Intelligent fan speed adjustment optimizes cooling and reduces noise.
Q11: How many S5731-H switches can be stacked together?
A: Up to nine physical switches can be virtualized into a single logical unit using Huawei's iStack technology, improving link reliability and simplifying management.
Q12: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the switch?
A: The switch fits a standard 19-inch 1U rack, measuring 43.6 mm (H) 442 mm (W) 420 mm (D), with a total packaged weight of 8.4 kg.