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Huawei AirEngine 9703-H Access Controller Overview
The AirEngine 9703‑H is Huawei’s flagship wireless access controller designed for large-scale networks—capable of managing up to 20,480 access points (APs) and delivering 160 Gbps high-performance forwarding. It supports various interface speeds (100G/40G/25G/10G + GE combo), centralized or distributed architectures (in-path, off-path, bridge, mesh), and ensures reliability via 1+1 hot standby, LACP/MSTP port redundancy, and built-in visualized management.
Highlights
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Scalable & High Performance
Manage up to 20,480 APs and support 160 Gbps forwarding throughput. -
Versatile High-Speed Interfaces
Offers flexible combinations: 100G/40G/25G/10G optical ports and GE combo slots. -
SmartRadio Optimization
Features load-balancing roaming, EDCA scheduling, airtime fairness, and dynamic frequency assignment to improve wireless stability. -
Flexible Networking Modes
Supports in-path, off-path, bridge, mesh, Layer 2/3 forwarding, NAT traversal, centralized and local forwarding. -
Built-In Reliability & Security
Supports 1+1 hot standby, port backup (LACP/MSTP), ACLs, DHCP snooping, ARP protection, and multi-layer security defenses. -
Comprehensive Management & Troubleshooting
Offers a visual KPI dashboard, AP group-based profile configuration, one-click diagnosis, and in-system application identification policies.
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | AirEngine 9703-H | AirEngine 9700-M1 | AirEngine 9700D-M1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Managed APs | 20,480 | 4,096 | 2,048 |
| Max Concurrent Users | 307,200 | 65,536 | 32,768 |
| Forwarding Performance | 160 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 40 Gbps |
| Interface Options | 100G/40G/25G/10G + GE Combo | 40G/10G + GE Combo | 10G + GE |
| Deployment Scenarios | Large-scale enterprise, campuses | Medium to large enterprises | Medium enterprises, SMBs |
| High Availability | 1+1 Hot standby, LACP, MSTP | 1+1 Hot standby, VRRP | VRRP, basic redundancy |
| Ideal Use Cases | Large campuses, large venues | Large offices, medium campuses | Medium enterprises, SMB offices |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Max APs | 20,480 APs (including RUs; RUs count separately) |
| Forwarding Throughput | 160 Gbps |
| Max Users | Up to 307,200 concurrent access users |
| Interfaces | Configurable: 1×100 G + 2×40 G + 4×25 G + 8×10 G optical, plus 8×GE combo, 1×Mgmt RJ45, 1×Console, 1×USB |
| Power Supply | 1+1 AC or DC redundant power |
| Reliability Features | 1+1 HSB, port redundancy, in-service patching, Spare VRRP hot standby |
| Dimensions & Weight | 43.6 × 442 × 420 mm; 7.6 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +45 °C (derates above 1,800 m) |
| Protocols Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, IPv4/v6, VLAN, MSTP, OSPF, BGP, DHCP, IGMP, PIM, GRE, IPSec, etc. |
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