Huawei Switch 48 Ports All-Optical Ports

Huawei offers 48-port all-optical switches in the CloudEngine S5736-S and S5732-H-V2 series, designed for high-performance campus and metropolitan networks.

CloudEngine S5736-S Series

The CloudEngine S5736-S series includes 48-port all-optical GE access switches with four 10GE uplink ports and an optional extended slot. All downlink ports support Gigabit Ethernet (GE) by default, and users can upgrade port rates to 10GE via right-to-use (RTU) licenses. These switches are built on Huawei's Versatile Routing Platform (VRP), offering enhanced Layer 3 features, simplified operations and maintenance, flexible Ethernet networking, and mature IPv6 support. They are suitable for campus access, aggregation, or metropolitan area networks. The S5736-S48S4X-A/D models specifically support 48 downlink optical ports and four 10GE uplinks, with on-demand port rate upgrades .

CloudEngine S5732-H-V2 Series

The CloudEngine S5732-H-V2 series provides 48-port all-optical GE/10GE hybrid switches with fixed 6×40GE uplink ports. These switches are enhanced for next-generation campus networks, offering features like VXLAN for network virtualization, free mobility for consistent user experience, and built-in security probes for traffic monitoring and threat analysis. They can function as core switches for small campuses or aggregation/access switches for medium to large campuses, and also serve as access switches in metropolitan networks .

Key Features of Huawei 48-Port All-Optical Switches

• Port Density: 48 downlink optical ports for high-density connectivity.
• Uplink Options: 4×10GE (S5736-S) or 6×40GE (S5732-H-V2) for high-speed aggregation.
• Layer 3 Support: Routing, IPv6, and advanced network features.
• Flexible Upgrades: RTU licenses allow upgrading GE ports to 10GE.
• Deployment Scenarios: Campus access, aggregation, or metropolitan area networks.
• Enhanced O&M: Simplified management and predictable power consumption. These switches are ideal for environments requiring all-optical connectivity, high port density, and scalable uplink bandwidth, such as enterprise campuses, educational institutions, and regional government networks. They provide a reliable, vendor-supported alternative to other high-end switches while maintaining consistent firmware and CLI standards across models .