Q1: Is the Huawei CloudEngine S5735-S24T4X a PoE switch?
A: No, the S5735-S24T4X is a data-only (non-PoE) switch. It provides 24 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports and is designed for environments where connected devices have their own power sources. If PoE is required, the S5735-S24P4X model is recommended.
Q2: Does the S5735-S24T4X support power supply redundancy?
A: Yes. It supports 1+1 redundant power supply backup. A second power module can be installed optionally to ensure continuous network operation.
Q3: What power supply modules are compatible with this switch?
A: The switch supports multiple pluggable power modules, including 60 W AC, 180 W DC, and 1000 W DC power supplies.
Q4: What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of this model?
A: It delivers a forwarding performance of 96 Mpps, with a device switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a system switching capacity of 336 Gbps.
Q5: Does the CloudEngine S5735-S24T4X support Layer 3 routing?
A: Yes. It is a fully managed switch with Layer 3 capabilities, supporting IPv4 static routing, RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP.
Q6: Can I stack the S5735-S24T4X with other switches?
A: Yes. Using Huawei iStack technology, up to 9 S5735-S series switches can be virtualized into a single logical device, simplifying management and improving link reliability.
Q7: How many uplink ports does this switch provide?
A: It is equipped with four 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports, enabling high-speed aggregation to core or data center networks.
Q8: What is the maximum power consumption of the device?
A: The switch is highly energy-efficient, with a maximum power consumption of 46 W and typical consumption of around 31 W at 30% traffic load.
Q9: How large is the MAC address table?
A: It supports up to 32,896 MAC address entries, suitable for medium-to-large enterprise and campus deployments.
Q10: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the switch?
A: The device has a standard 1U form factor, measuring 43.6 mm (H) 442 mm (W) 420 mm (D), with a total weight of 7.21 kg including packaging.
Q11: Can the S5735-S24T4X be managed via the cloud?
A: Yes. It supports cloud-based management via platforms such as iMaster NCE-Campus, enabling remote configuration, zero-touch deployment, and reduced O&M costs.
Q12: Is this switch suitable for core networks?
A: While primarily designed for access or aggregation layers, its routing and performance capabilities make it suitable as a core switch in small-scale enterprise networks.