Brand: H3C | Category: Network Switches
SKU: HC-S6520X30QCHI | Part #: S6520X-30QC-HI | MPN: S6520X-30QC-HI
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The H3C S6520X-30QC-HI is a high-performance data center aggregation switch built on H3C's Comware V7 operating system, delivering a non-blocking switching architecture optimized for spine-leaf fabric deployments. The platform provides a combination of high-density 10GbE, 25GbE, and 40GbE connectivity in a compact 1U form factor, making it well suited for east-west traffic patterns characteristic of modern hyperconverged and virtualized data center environments. Hardware-based VXLAN bridging and routing capabilities allow the switch to serve as both an overlay gateway and an underlay forwarding node within large-scale SDN fabrics.
The S6520X-30QC-HI supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature sets including EVPN control-plane integration, BGP EVPN-based multi-tenancy, and IRF2 (Intelligent Resilient Framework) stacking for simplified management and redundancy. The switch includes support for ECMP-based load balancing across multiple uplinks and integrates hardware telemetry capabilities for real-time traffic visibility. High-availability features such as Graceful Restart, BFD, and rapid failover mechanisms minimize disruption during topology changes or planned maintenance windows.
Designed for enterprise IT teams managing demanding compute and storage workloads, the S6520X-30QC-HI integrates with H3C's IMC (Intelligent Management Center) and is compatible with OpenFlow-based SDN controllers. Its deep buffer architecture and hardware-enforced QoS policies help maintain consistent latency for latency-sensitive applications such as all-flash storage arrays, real-time analytics clusters, and high-frequency transaction processing environments.
| Manufacturer | H3C |
| Part Number | S6520X-30QC-HI |
| Series | S6520X-HI |
| Form Factor | 1U fixed-configuration |
| Operating System | Comware V7 |
| Ports - 10/25GbE SFP28 | 24 × 10/25GbE SFP28 |
| Ports - 40/100GbE QSFP28 | 6 × 40/100GbE QSFP28 |
| Layer 2 Protocols | 802.1Q VLAN, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, LLDP, VXLAN bridging |
| Layer 3 Protocols | IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, VXLAN routing, EVPN |
| Stacking Technology | IRF2 (Intelligent Resilient Framework) |
| SDN Support | OpenFlow, NETCONF/YANG, EVPN/BGP control plane |
| QoS | Hardware-enforced 8-priority queues per port, DSCP and 802.1p remarking, WRED, traffic shaping |
| Security Features | MACsec (802.1AE), ACL, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, 802.1X authentication |
| High Availability | BFD, Graceful Restart (GR), ECMP, hitless failover with IRF2 |
| Management | H3C IMC, CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMPv1/v2c/v3, syslog, RMON, gRPC telemetry |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable PSUs supported |
| Cooling | Front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options |
| Mounting | Standard 19-inch rack mount, rack ears included |
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| Brand | H3C |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | HC-S6520X30QCHI |
| Part Number | S6520X-30QC-HI |
| Condition | New |
| Series | S6520X-HI |
| Form Factor | 1U fixed-configuration |
| Operating System | Comware V7 |
| Ports - 10/25GbE SFP28 | 24 × 10/25GbE SFP28 |
| Ports - 40/100GbE QSFP28 | 6 × 40/100GbE QSFP28 |
| Layer 2 Protocols | 802.1Q VLAN, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, LLDP, VXLAN bridging |
| Layer 3 Protocols | IPv4/IPv6 routing, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, VXLAN routing, EVPN |
| Stacking Technology | IRF2 (Intelligent Resilient Framework) |
| SDN Support | OpenFlow, NETCONF/YANG, EVPN/BGP control plane |
| QoS | Hardware-enforced 8-priority queues per port, DSCP and 802.1p remarking, WRED, traffic shaping |
| Security Features | MACsec (802.1AE), ACL, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, 802.1X authentication |
| High Availability | BFD, Graceful Restart (GR), ECMP, hitless failover with IRF2 |
| Management | H3C IMC, CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMPv1/v2c/v3, syslog, RMON, gRPC telemetry |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable PSUs supported |
| Cooling | Front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options |
| Mounting | Standard 19-inch rack mount, rack ears included |
The H3C S6520X-HI Series Data Center Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
The H3C S6520X-HI Series Data Center Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the H3C S6520X-HI Series Data Center Switch: new condition; manufacturer H3C; part number S6520X-30QC-HI; series S6520X-HI; form factor 1U fixed-configuration; operating system Comware V7; ports - 10/25gbe sfp28 24 × 10/25GbE SFP28. Manufacturer part number S6520X-30QC-HI. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Key specifications for the H3C S6520X-HI Series Data Center Switch: new condition; manufacturer H3C; part number S6520X-30QC-HI; series S6520X-HI; form factor 1U fixed-configuration; operating system Comware V7; ports - 10/25gbe sfp28 24 × 10/25GbE SFP28. Manufacturer part number S6520X-30QC-HI. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The H3C S6520X-HI Series Data Center Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.