Huawei S5700 Series Switches S5730-68C-HI Overview
Huawei S5700 Series Switches S5730-68C-HI is a genuine campus and data-center switching product from Huawei, a global ICT provider whose CloudEngine and S-Series platforms are widely deployed in campus and data-center environments. Belonging to the Huawei S5700 Series family, the S5730-68C-HI unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Huawei deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is suited to access-layer and edge deployments, where reliable wiring-closet operation and straightforward management are the priorities.
From a specification standpoint, it offers 48 ports for client, server or uplink connectivity. These are the original factory figures for this model, giving administrators a clear picture of what the unit can deliver before it enters service. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, so deployment follows the same procedures as other Huawei hardware already running in the environment.
Typical deployments include access-layer deployments for user, phone and AP connectivity, distribution and core aggregation in campus networks, and top-of-rack and end-of-row switching in data centers. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “S5730-68C-HI (48 x 10/100/1,000 BASE-T ports, 4 x 10 GE SFP+ ports, 2 expansion slots)”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the S5730-68C-HI. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise Campus
High-density ports power users, phones and APs at the access layer.
Branch Office
Stackable units simplify branch deployment and management.
Wireless & IoT
PoE budget supports dense wireless and IoT endpoints.
Buying a Pre-Owned S5730-68C-HI
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
S5730-68C-HI Specification | |
Fixed Ports | 48 x 10/100/1,000 Base-T ports, 4 x 10 GE SFP+ ports |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 442 mm x 420 mm x 44.4 mm |
Extended Slots | Two extended slots (one of them is reserved), supporting 8-port 10 GE electrical, 8-port 10 GE optical, or 2-port 40 GE optical interface card |
Input Voltage | AC: |
DC: | |
Maximum Power Consumption | 88.05W |
Operating Temperature | 0m to 1,800m altitude: 0°C to 45°C |
Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Heat Dissipation | Air cooling heat dissipation, intelligent speed adjustment, and built-in fans |
MAC Address Table | IEEE 802.1d standards compliance |
256K MAC address entries | |
MAC address learning and aging | |
Static, dynamic, and blackhole MAC address entries | |
Packet filtering based on source MAC addresses | |
VLAN | 4094 VLANs |
Guest VLAN and voice VLAN | |
GVRP | |
MUX VLAN | |
VLAN assignment based on MAC addresses, protocols, IP subnets, policies, and ports | |
VLAN mapping | |
Wireless Service | AP access control, AP domain management, and AP configuration template management |
Radio band management, unified static configuration, and dynamic centralized management | |
WLAN basic services, QoS, security, and user management | |
CAPWAP, tag/terminal location, and spectrum analysis | |
Ethernet Loop Protection | RRPP ring topology and RRPP multi-instance |
Smart Link tree topology and Smart Link multi-instance, providing millisecond-level protection switchover | |
SEP | |
ERPS (G.8032) | |
BFD for OSPF, BFD for IS-IS, BFD for VRRP, and BFD for PIM | |
STP (IEEE 802.1d), RSTP (IEEE 802.1w), and MSTP (IEEE 802.1s) | |
BPDU protection, root protection, and loop protection | |
MPLS | MPLS L3VPN |
MPLS L2VPN (VPWS/VPLS) | |
MPLS-TE | |
MPLS QoS | |
IP Routing | Static routes, RIP v1/2, RIPng, OSPF, OSPFv3, IS-IS, IS-ISv6, BGP, BGP4+, ECMP, and routing policy |
Interoperability | VLAN-Based Spanning Tree (VBST), working with PVST, PVST+, and RPVST |
Link-type Negotiation Protocol (LNP), similar to DTP | |
VLAN Central Management Protocol (VCMP), similar to VTP | |
IPv6 Features | Neighbor Discover (ND) |
PMTU | |
IPv6 Ping, IPv6 Tracert, and IPv6 Telnet | |
ACLs based on source IPv6 addresses, destination IPv6 addresses, Layer 4 ports, or protocol types | |
Multicast Listener Discovery snooping (MLDv1/v2) | |
| IPv6 addresses configured for sub-interfaces, VRRP6, DHCPv6, and L3VPN | |







