Huawei S5731-H48P4XC 48-Port High-Power PoE Switch

Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches

SKU: HUAWEIS5731H48P4XCHIGHPOWERPOESWIT | Part #: HUAWEIS5731H48P4XCHIGHPOWERPOESWIT | MPN: SKU-HUAWEIS5731H48P4XCHIGHPOWERPOESWIT

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Enterprise data centres, AI compute labs, and large-scale campus networks require robust switching infrastructure that can reliably deliver both high-speed connectivity and substantial power to edge devices simultaneously. The Huawei S5731-H48P4XC is a Layer 2/Layer 3 managed switch engineered to handle these dual demands, combining 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with integrated high-power PoE capabilities and four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks for core aggregation. With a 740W total PoE power budget, 176 Gbps switching capacity, and redundant power supplies, this switch is built for mission-critical deployments where downtime is not an option. It excels in dense edge environments—surveillance systems, wireless mesh networks, IoT sensor arrays, and multi-tenant office buildings—where hundreds of powered devices must coexist with backbone traffic flowing to data centre or cloud infrastructure without congestion or power bottlenecks.

Key Features

• 48-port Gigabit Ethernet with integrated PoE: Full set of 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, each capable of delivering PoE power for devices including wireless access points, IP cameras, and VoIP endpoints.
• 740W high-power PoE budget: Sufficient aggregate power to simultaneously energise multiple high-draw devices, eliminating the need for separate power injectors or auxiliary power infrastructure at the edge.
• Four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports: Dedicated high-speed uplinks for connection to core switches, data centre spine, or ISP hand-off, ensuring the switch itself does not become a throughput bottleneck as edge port density increases.
• 176 Gbps switching fabric with 130.95 Mpps forwarding rate: Non-blocking architecture capable of line-rate switching across all ports simultaneously, supporting latency-sensitive workloads and high-volume east-west traffic.
• Redundant dual power supplies: Hot-swappable PSU design ensures continuous operation even during maintenance or component failure, critical for 24/7 data centre and campus deployments.
• Layer 2/Layer 3 management with CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP: Comprehensive management interfaces for integration with existing enterprise monitoring tools, automation platforms, and network orchestration systems.
• Compact 1U form factor: 440 mm × 330 mm × 44 mm dimensions fit standard rack deployments, maximising density in data centre and network closet installations.
• Enterprise certifications: CE, FCC, and RoHS compliance ensures compatibility with regulatory requirements across UAE, GCC, and international markets.

Typical Use Cases

• Dense IP surveillance networks: Hundreds of PoE+ cameras distributed across a single campus or multi-floor building, with the 740W budget supporting concurrent operation of high-bitrate PTZ and thermal units while maintaining gigabit trunk capacity to recording infrastructure.
• Enterprise wireless mesh deployments: Layer 2/Layer 3 switching with PoE distribution to indoor and outdoor access points, with 10 Gbps uplinks aggregating traffic from multiple APs back to RADIUS/controller appliances and internet gateways.
• Data centre edge switching: Rack-mounted TOR (Top of Rack) switch for hyperconverged clusters or modular server pods, delivering both node-to-node east-west traffic and north-south flows to storage or WAN without requiring separate power distribution cabinets.
• AI lab and GPU cluster networking: Low-latency, high-capacity edge switch for connecting training nodes and inference servers within a single rack or row, with 10 Gbps uplinks to spine fabric ensuring bandwidth headroom for distributed training synchronisation.
• Multi-tenant office and co-working environments: Central distribution point for powered endpoints (desk phones, wireless controllers, access control systems) across multiple floors or zones, with VLAN and QoS capabilities isolating tenant traffic and prioritising business-critical services.
• IoT and sensor gateway infrastructure: Industrial edge switch handling hundreds of low-power devices via PoE while maintaining backhaul capacity to cloud platforms or on-premises analytics engines via 10 Gbps trunks.

The S5731-H48P4XC stands out for its combination of generous PoE budget and non-blocking 176 Gbps throughput in a single 1U chassis—a rare pairing that eliminates the need for separate PoE injector arrays or additional aggregation layers in medium-to-large edge deployments. Omnixon Global maintains stock of this Huawei switch and can arrange rapid delivery to data centre, enterprise, and AI lab customers across the UAE, GCC region, and beyond. For technical specifications, availability, or a quotation tailored to your network architecture, please contact our solutions team today.