Huawei CloudEngine S5731-L8P2ST-RUA Remote Unit Switch (8-Port PoE+)
The Huawei CloudEngine S5731-L8P2ST-RUA is a high-density, full-Gigabit remote unit (RU) designed for the Huawei Simplified Network Solution. Featuring 8 PoE+ ports, this compact switch provides both high-speed data access and robust power delivery to terminal devices such as Wi-Fi 6 Access Points, IP Cameras, and VoIP phones, all while maintaining a fanless, silent profile.
Key Features
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Full Gigabit Access: 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T downlink ports for high-bandwidth terminal connectivity.
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Powerful PoE+ Support: All 8 ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+, providing up to 30W per port (within the total power budget), simplifying cabling by eliminating extra power lines.
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Flexible Hybrid Uplinks: Equipped with 1 x GE SFP (Optical) and 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T (Electrical) uplink ports to adapt to different transmission distances.
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Simplified Management: Managed as a “remote card” of a central switch. Zero-touch provisioning and centralized configuration via Huawei’s simplified architecture.
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Fanless Energy Saving: Silent operation (0 dB) makes it perfect for quiet environments like classrooms, hospital wards, and high-end offices.
Performance
Forwarding performance: 15Mpps
Switching capacity: 12/120 Gbps
Power Modules & Hardware Components
To ensure the S5731-L8P2ST-RUA operates at full PoE capacity, it requires the correct external power components:
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Standard Power Adapter: Typically paired with a 150W AC/DC power adapter (Output: 54V DC).
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Optical Modules: Compatible with Huawei GE SFP modules (Multi-mode/Single-mode) for fiber uplinks up to 10km+.
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Installation Kits: Supports wall-mounting, DIN rail mounting, and under-the-desk installation for maximum space efficiency.
Why Buy S5731-L8P2ST-RUA for Your Network?
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Reduce Cabling Costs: By deploying this RU near the terminals, you only need one uplink cable to the central switch instead of eight individual long-run cables.
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Centralized Control: Since the RU has no independent management plane, there is no need to configure IP addresses or manage firmware separately, reducing O&M workloads.
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Future-Proof for Wi-Fi 6: With 8 PoE+ ports, it is the ideal expansion unit for high-density Wi-Fi 6 AP deployments.
Saadi –
Great line-rate forwarding.The latency is significantly lower compared to our previous generation switches.