H3C S6550X-56HF-HI High-Density 25G/100G Switch
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H3C S6550X-56HF-HI Aggregation Switch
Overview
The H3C S6550X-56HF-HI is a high-end 25G/100G aggregation switch designed for next-generation campus cores and enterprise data centers. It features 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 access ports and 8 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, enabling flexible multi-rate deployment. With full support for VXLAN, EVPN, MACsec, SRv6, and advanced telemetry, it is ideal for large-scale virtualized networks and high-density aggregation layers.
Note: Power modules and fan modules must be ordered separately.
Highlights
1. High-Density 25G Access with 100G Aggregation
48 × SFP28 1/10/25G ports support server access or campus high-performance aggregation.
8 × QSFP28 40/100G uplinks provide scalable backbone bandwidth.
2. Advanced Virtualization and Security
Supports VXLAN (central/distributed mode), EVPN, SRv6, MACsec encryption, multi-tenant segmentation, and end-to-end secure fabrics.
3. Carrier-Grade Performance and Reliability
Hardware-based forwarding, redundancy protection, BFD/NSF/GR, IRF multi-device virtualization, and sub-second failover.
4. Intelligent O&M and Programmability
Features Telemetry, sFlow, OPS/Python automation, and integration with cloud O&M platforms for full lifecycle management.
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Model | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Power Module | PSR450-12A | Power | 450W AC hot-swappable PSU, commonly used in S6550X series. |
| DC Power Module | PSR450-12D | Power | 450W DC (-48V) hot-swappable PSU, telecom-room-ready. |
| Fan Module (Port→Power) | LSWM1FANSCBE | Cooling | Hot-swappable fan, port-to-power airflow. |
| Fan Module (Power→Port) | LSWM1FANSCE | Cooling | Hot-swappable fan, power-to-port airflow. |
| 25G Optics | SFP28-25G-SR / SFP28-25G-LR | Optics | Common 25G transceivers for downlink/server connections. |
| 100G Optics | QSFP28-100G-SR4 / QSFP28-100G-LR4 | Optics | Mainstream 100G SR/LR fiber uplink modules. |
| 100G DAC/AOC | QSFP28 1m/3m/5m DAC | Cable | Low-cost short-reach uplink cabling. |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | S6550X-56HF-HI | S6530X-48Y8C | Cisco Catalyst 9500-24Y4C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlink Ports | 48×1/10/25G | 48×10/25G | 24×25G |
| Uplinks | 8×40/100G | 8×100G | 4×100G |
| Virtualization | VXLAN/EVPN/SRv6 | VXLAN/EVPN | VXLAN/EVPN |
| Encryption | MACsec | MACsec | MACsec |
| Ideal Use Case | Campus core / DC leaf | L3 aggregation | Enterprise aggregation |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | H3C S6550X-56HF-HI |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 8 × 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Breakout | 100G → 4×25G / 4×10G |
| Switching Capacity | Full line-rate 25G/100G (exact values vary by software version) |
| System Forwarding | Ultra-low-latency, lossless-capable |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, SRv6, IRF |
| Security | MACsec, ACL, DHCP security, ARP/ND protection |
| Lossless Networking | DCBX, PFC, ECN |
| RDMA | RoCEv2 |
| O&M | OPS/Python, Telemetry, sFlow |
| Power Options | PSR450-12A (AC), PSR450-12D (DC) |
| Fan Options | LSWM1FANSCBE / LSWM1FANSCE |
| PSU Slots | 2 hot-swappable |
| Fan Trays | 2 hot-swappable (fully redundant) |
| Operating Temperature | –5°C to +50°C |
| Dimensions | Standard 1U |
| Deployment Scenarios | Campus aggregation, enterprise core, DC leaf |
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