Huawei switches with optical and electrical ports

Huawei hybrid switches feature both electrical (copper) and optical (fiber) ports, supporting flexible deployment with PoE and high-speed uplinks.

Downlink Ports

Huawei CloudEngine S5732-H series switches provide 24 electrical (RJ45) ports and 24 optical (SFP/SFP+) ports for downlink connections, allowing simultaneous support for copper and fiber devices . These ports operate at 10 Gbit/s, suitable for high-speed access to Wi-Fi 6 APs or servers. The S5731-H series offers similar hybrid downlink configurations with GE/10GE optical-electrical ports, supporting PoE++ for powering remote devices up to 300 meters . Electrical ports are typically used for short-distance connections, while optical ports enable long-distance connectivity.

Uplink Ports

For uplinks, the S5732-H series includes four 25 GE ports and either two 40 GE or two 100 GE ports, plus one extended slot for additional modules . These uplinks provide high-capacity aggregation to core switches or data center networks. The S5731-H series provides four 10 GE uplink ports with an extended slot for expansion . Uplink ports can be configured in optical or electrical modes depending on network design.

Optical-Electrical Synergy

Huawei switches support independent optical/electrical mode and optical-electrical synergy mode, allowing flexible deployment where both port types can work together to optimize bandwidth and PoE delivery . This synergy is particularly useful for campus networks with mixed device types, ensuring consistent high-speed access and power delivery.

PoE Support

Electrical ports on these switches support PoE++, delivering up to 60 W per port for devices like Wi-Fi 6 APs or remote units, even over distances up to 300 meters . This reduces the need for separate power cabling and simplifies network deployment.

Summary

• Electrical Ports (RJ45): 24 downlink, 10 Gbit/s, PoE++ support, short-distance connectivity.
• Optical Ports (SFP/SFP+): 24 downlink, 10 Gbit/s, long-distance connectivity.
• Uplink Ports: 4×25 GE + 2×40/100 GE (S5732-H) or 4×10 GE (S5731-H), with extended slot for expansion.
• Modes: Independent optical/electrical or optical-electrical synergy.
• PoE: Supports powering devices up to 300 m, ideal for Wi-Fi 6 APs. These hybrid port configurations make Huawei switches versatile for campus networks, small to medium data centers, and Wi-Fi 6 deployments, providing both high-speed connectivity and flexible power delivery .