H3C S5560X-EI Series Access Switch

The H3C S5560X-54C-EI is a high-performance multigigabit access layer switch designed for enterprise campus networks demanding flexible port speeds and robust 10G uplink connectivity. Built on H3C's Comware V7 operating system, the switch delivers wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding across its full port complement, supporting seamless integration into hierarchical campus architectures. Its multigigabit downlink capability allows legacy cabling infrastructure to carry 2.5G or 5G speeds to endpoints such as Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points without requiring immediate structured cabling upgrades.

The S5560X-54C-EI supports a rich feature set including VXLAN, IRF2 (Intelligent Resilient Framework) stacking, MACsec hardware encryption on applicable ports, and granular QoS policies suited to converged voice, video, and data traffic. The switch provides comprehensive PoE+ budget to power high-density wireless access points and IP endpoints, making it well suited for modern open-plan offices, education facilities, and healthcare environments. Hardware-based OpenFlow support and telemetry capabilities align the platform with software-defined networking and network analytics deployments.

Designed for operational resilience, the S5560X-54C-EI supports redundant power supply options and features energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliance to reduce power consumption during low-utilization periods. Its compact 1U form factor fits standard 19-inch racks, and the fanless or low-noise fan configuration options address noise-sensitive deployment environments. The switch is a proven high-volume access layer choice for enterprise IT teams standardizing on H3C campus fabric solutions.

Ideal for

• High-density Wi-Fi 6/6E access point aggregation requiring 2.5G or 5G multigigabit PoE+ downlinks without recabling
• Enterprise campus access layer deployment in open-plan offices, connecting workstations, IP phones, and IoT devices at wire speed
• Education and healthcare floor-level switching where converged voice, video, and data traffic demands granular QoS and MACsec security
• Software-defined campus fabric integration leveraging IRF2 virtual stacking to simplify management and improve resilience at the access tier
• Digital workplace upgrades where existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling is retained but higher endpoint bandwidth is required ahead of full infrastructure refresh
• Network analytics and telemetry collection deployments where hardware-based OpenFlow and streaming telemetry feed centralized network management platforms

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.