H3C S5170-28S-EI 24xSFP + 4x10G Enterprise Campus Switch

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H3C S5170-28S-EI 24×1G + 4×10G Smart Gigabit Access Switch
Overview
The H3C S5170-28S-EI is a high-performance, smart-managed Gigabit access switch, providing 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 downlink ports and 4 × 1/10G SFP+ uplink ports. Designed for enterprise campus access and small aggregation deployments, it delivers full wire-speed L2/L2+ switching and L3-Lite static routing.
As part of the S5170-EI series, this switch supports IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack, comprehensive L2 features, static routing, PoE/PoE+ (for specific variants), and provides excellent security, management, and scalability. With a compact 1U form factor, the S5170-28S-EI is perfect for modern networks that require high-performance connectivity and ease of management.
Highlights
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24 × 1G RJ45 + 4 × 10G SFP+
Offers flexible Gigabit access with high-performance 10G uplinks, perfect for office floors, server farms, or campus access. -
High Backplane Capacity
Backplane bandwidth of 672 Gbps and 171 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring high throughput and low latency in enterprise networks. -
Comprehensive L2 / L2+ Features with L3-Lite Routing
Includes VLAN, QinQ, Guest VLAN, port aggregation (static/LACP), Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP), IGMP Snooping, MLD Snooping, and more. -
PoE / PoE+ (For Selected Variants)
Provides 802.3at/af PoE functionality (for PWR/HPWR variants) to power connected devices such as APs, IP phones, and cameras. -
Flexible Management Options
Supports CLI, Web UI, SNMP, iMC, Telemetry, and EEE for seamless monitoring, management, and troubleshooting.
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Module | 10G SFP+ | For uplink or fiber connection (1G/10G SFP+) |
| Fiber / Copper Patch Cables | Connectivity | For use with uplink modules |
| Rack Mount Kit | Mounting | Standard 19" rack installation kit |
| PoE Power Supply (for PWR/HPWR version) | Power | To provide power to PoE devices like APs, IP phones, and cameras |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | S5170-28S-EI | S5170-54S-EI | S5170-28S-HPWR-EI / PWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlink Ports | 24 × 1G RJ45 | 48 × 1G RJ45 | 24 × 1G RJ45 (PoE) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 10G SFP+ | 6 × 10G SFP+ | 4 × 10G SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 672 Gbps / 6.72 Tbps | 672 Gbps / 6.72 Tbps | Same |
| MAC Address / VLAN | 64K MAC / 4K VLAN | 64K MAC / 4K VLAN | Same |
| Ideal Use Case | Small campus access | Large campus access | PoE-powered devices |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | H3C S5170-28S-EI |
| Downlink Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 1/10G SFP+ |
| Backplane Capacity | 672 Gbps / 6.72 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 171 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 64K |
| VLAN | 4K |
| Multicast | IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, MLD Snooping, PIM Snooping |
| Security | ACL, DHCP Snooping, ARP Protection |
| QoS | 8 queues, SP/WRR, rate-limiting |
| Spanning Tree | STP/RSTP/MSTP |
| Power Supply | Built-in AC PSU |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fan trays |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to 50°C |
| Dimensions | 440 × 160 × 43.6 mm |
| Weight | ≤ 2.2 kg |
| Ideal Deployment | Small enterprise / Campus access / Edge network / Standard Ethernet access layer |
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