Huawei CloudEngine S5731-S48P4X Layer 3 High-Density PoE+ Switch
Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine S5731-S48P4X is a high-density Layer 3 Gigabit PoE+ switch designed for enterprise campus networks, smart buildings, WiFi 6 access layers, and large-scale surveillance deployments.
It delivers 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, providing a powerful edge aggregation platform for modern IP-based infrastructures such as wireless AP clusters, HD surveillance systems, VoIP enterprise communication, and IoT smart campus networks.
With Huawei's advanced hardware architecture and iStack technology, this switch ensures high availability, simplified operations, and scalable growth for enterprise and carrier-grade access environments.
Highlights
1. High-Density PoE Access for Real-World Deployments
48 PoE+ ports support large-scale powering scenarios including:
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WiFi 6 / WiFi 6E access points in enterprise campuses
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IP cameras for smart city and surveillance systems
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VoIP phones in corporate office communication systems
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IoT sensors in smart buildings and industrial campuses
2. High Performance Architecture
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Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps / 672 Gbps (system-level)
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Forwarding Rate: 125 Mpps wire-speed processing
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Non-blocking architecture for high-density traffic aggregation
3. 10G Uplink Aggregation for Core Connectivity
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4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks
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Eliminates bottlenecks in WiFi 6 & surveillance traffic backhaul
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Ideal for campus core, distribution layer, or data center edge uplink
4. Enterprise PoE Power System
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Dual power supply design (redundant AC/DC modules)
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Maximum PoE power budget: up to 1600W (dual 1000W PSU @ 220V input)
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Supports IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at standards
5. Intelligent Stacking (iStack)
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Up to 9 switches logical stacking
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Simplified network management for campus wiring closets
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Unified control for branch + headquarters deployment
6. Advanced Layer 3 Routing Capability
Supports:
Ideal for campus segmentation, enterprise WAN edge, and multi-department isolation networks.
7. Enterprise Security & Access Control
Used widely in:
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Enterprise office security networks
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Government campus networks
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Education multi-building deployments
8. Huawei Smart Network Operation
Integrated with Huawei intelligent network ecosystem:
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iMaster NCE management platform
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CampusInsight telemetry analytics
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SVF (Super Virtual Fabric) architecture
Enables:
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AI-driven fault detection
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Automated campus network provisioning
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Real-time traffic visibility for IT teams
Deployment & Use Case Scenarios
1. Enterprise Campus Networks: Core access switch for multi-building enterprise campuses, headquarters, and branch offices.
2. WiFi 6 / WiFi 6E Access Layer: High-density AP deployment with stable PoE+ power delivery.
3. Smart Surveillance & CCTV Systems: Ideal for HD IP camera clusters in:
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smart city projects
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industrial parks
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transportation hubs
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retail chains
4. Industrial & IoT Networks: Supports IoT sensors, smart factory monitoring, and automation systems.
5. Education & Government Networks: Campus-wide deployment for universities, schools, and public institutions.
Recommended Accessories
| Product Model |
Category |
Description |
| SFP-10G-SR |
SFP+ Module |
10G multimode short-range uplink (up to 300m) |
| SFP-10G-LR |
SFP+ Module |
10G single-mode uplink (up to 10km) |
| SFP-10G-ER |
SFP+ Module |
10G long-range uplink (up to 40km) |
| PAC1000S56-CB |
Power Module |
1000W AC power module (primary PoE supply) |
| PAC600S56-CB |
Power Module |
600W AC power module (energy optimized deployment) |
| PDC1000S56-CB |
Power Module |
1000W DC power module for DC environments |
| FAN-023A-B |
Fan Module |
Hot-swappable fan module for cooling redundancy |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature |
S5731-S48P4X |
S5731-S24P4X |
S5731-S48T4X |
| Downlink Ports |
48 GE PoE+ |
24 GE PoE+ |
48 GE |
| Uplink Ports |
4 x 10GE SFP+ |
4 x 10GE SFP+ |
4 x 10GE SFP+ |
| PoE Power Budget |
Up to 1600W |
Up to 1000W |
No PoE |
| Switching Capacity |
176 / 672 Gbps |
128 Gbps |
176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
125 Mpps |
96 Mpps |
125 Mpps |
| Stacking |
iStack supported |
iStack supported |
iStack supported |
| Ideal Use Case |
High-density WiFi6 / CCTV / campus |
Mid PoE access |
Data-only access |
Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model |
S5731-S48P4X |
| Ports |
48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ |
| Uplinks |
4 x 10G SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity |
176 Gbps / 672 Gbps (system) |
| Forwarding Rate |
125 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
64K entries |
| VLANs |
Up to 4,094 |
| PoE Budget |
Up to 1600W (dual PSU configuration) |
| Power Input |
Dual AC/DC hot-swappable PSU |
| Max Power Consumption |
132W idle / up to 1750W full PoE load scenario |
| Stacking |
Huawei iStack (up to 9 devices) |
| IPv6 Features |
OSPFv3, IS-ISv6, BGP4+ |
| Security |
802.1X, ACL, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection |
| Management |
Web, CLI, SNMP v3, SSH, CampusInsight, NCE |
| Operating Temp |
-5°C to 45°C |
| Weight |
8.9 kg (with packaging configuration) |
| Dimensions |
442 x 420 x 43.6 mm |
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