Huawei CloudEngine S5731-L8T2ST-RUA Remote Unit Switch
The Huawei CloudEngine S5731-L8T2ST-RUA is a compact, fanless GE remote unit that provides 8 high-speed downlink ports. As part of Huawei’s Simplified Network Solution, it functions as an extended I/O module for a central switch, allowing for massive port expansion without the complexity of managing individual leaf switches.
Key Performance Features
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High-Density Connectivity: Offers 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports for wired data access.
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Flexible Uplinks: Equipped with 1 x GE SFP port and 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T port, providing versatile fiber or copper uplink options.
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Zero-Configuration Deployment: The RU is automatically discovered, configured, and managed by the central switch (e.g., S6730-H or S12700E).
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Energy Efficiency: Extremely low power consumption (typical power is less than 7W), contributing to a “green” enterprise network.
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Silent Fanless Design: Ideal for noise-sensitive environments like libraries, healthcare wards, and high-end office spaces.
Performance
Forwarding performance: 15Mpps
Switching capacity: 12/120 Gbps
Accessories & Compatibility
Since this is a Remote Unit (RU), it uses a simplified hardware stack to remain compact and cost-effective.
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Power Supply: Includes a standard external 12V DC power adapter.
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Optical Modules: Supports Huawei GE SFP Optical Transceivers (e-SFP-GE-SX-MM850, SFP-GE-LX-SM1310, etc.).
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Central Switch Requirement: Requires a Huawei “Central Switch” with RU management capabilities to function (part of the CloudCampus 3.0 architecture)
Related Huawei S5731-L Series Models
S5731-L8P2HT-RUA: The 8-port PoE+ version for powering devices.
S5731-L4T2ST-RUA: A smaller 4-port non-PoE version for tight spaces.
S6730-H Series: Recommended Central Switch to manage these RUs.
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