Huawei S6730-H48Y6C-V2 48-Port Multi-Rate Data Center Switch

Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches

SKU: HUAWEIS6730H48Y6CV248PORTMULTIRAT | Part #: HUAWEIS6730H48Y6CV248PORTMULTIRAT | MPN: SKU-HUAWEIS6730H48Y6CV248PORTMULTIRAT

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Built for operators who need to move enormous volumes of traffic without compromise, the Huawei S6730-H48Y6C-V2 is engineered to be the spine or aggregation layer workhorse in modern data centre networks. This 48-port multi-rate switch arrives with dual redundant power supplies as standard — a non-negotiable requirement in any infrastructure where unplanned downtime translates directly to revenue loss. Whether you're running hyperscale cloud operations, AI training clusters, or enterprise campus fabrics, power continuity is your baseline expectation, not a luxury feature. Huawei built this platform understanding that switching fabric availability is measured in nines, and the redundancy is baked into the hardware philosophy from day one.

The S6730-H48Y6C-V2 packs a 1.28 Tbps switching capacity and delivers 950 million packets per second forwarding throughput across its 48 ports, each capable of running 10/25/40/100 GbE speeds independently. This means you're not locked into a single port speed across the fabric — each interface adapts to what your attached gear demands. Network engineers deploying mixed-generation infrastructure can run legacy 10 GbE servers alongside new 100 GbE leaf switches without performance degradation or costly forklift upgrades. The backplane itself sustains the full 1.28 Tbps non-blocking, so no internal congestion. That throughput density in a 1RU form factor makes this Huawei appliance particularly valuable when rack space commands premium pricing or when you're constrained by physical footprint in existing cabinet layouts.

From a management perspective, the Huawei S6730-H48Y6C-V2 supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, which gives network operations teams flexibility in how they architect their addressing schemes and routing policies. The switch responds to CLI, SNMP, and a web-based graphical interface, meaning whether your team prefers shell scripts, Ansible automation, or point-and-click dashboards, there's an integration path. This matters in mixed-vendor environments where standardising on a single management approach isn't always feasible. The industrial-grade operating temperature range of 0°C to 45°C reflects deployment reality in data centres with variable cooling regimes, whether that's a high-efficiency liquid-cooled facility in northern Europe or a conventional air-cooled warehouse in the Middle East.

Infrastructure architects and data centre managers evaluating the SKU-HUAWEIS6730H48Y6CV248PORTMULTIRAT typically come from two camps: those replacing aging Cisco or Arista aggregation tiers looking to reduce per-port licensing costs, and operators building greenfield fabric in emerging markets where total cost of ownership matters more than brand prestige. The form factor — 440 × 440 × 43 millimetres, a compact 1RU footprint — makes physical planning straightforward. You're not fighting unusual dimensions or thermal profiles that deviate from standard industry assumptions. Huawei's engineering on this platform has prioritised operational reality: smaller physical footprint, proven reliability, and lower power draw per terabit than many competitors in the same performance tier. For network engineers tasked with growing capacity in existing racks, that efficiency pays for itself quickly.

The dual redundant power supply architecture embedded in the Huawei S6730-H48Y6C-V2 means you can service one PSU without taking the switch offline. Both feeds can be sourced from separate PDU circuits, separate UPS systems, or even separate utility feeds if your data centre topology permits. This granular resilience is what separates core layer switching from edge gear — the switch itself becomes a non-failure point in your fabric. Part number SKU-HUAWEIS6730H48Y6CV248PORTMULTIRAT is the full designator you'll reference in procurement and asset tracking systems, and it's worth locking down early if you're working against delivery timelines in the region.

Performance Specifications & Interface Capabilities

• Switching capacity of 1.28 Tbps with 950 Mpps forwarding rate across all 48 ports simultaneously
• Multi-rate port architecture: each of 48 ports independently configurable for 10/25/40/100 GbE without speed negotiation constraints
• Full Layer 2 and Layer 3 support enabling flexible network segmentation, VLAN trunking, and dynamic routing protocols
• Dual redundant power supplies with N+1 failover and independent circuit feed capability for maximum availability
• Compact 1RU form factor (440 × 440 × 43 mm) fitting standard data centre rack footprints with minimal thermal overhead
• Management via CLI, SNMP, and web GUI for integration across heterogeneous automation and monitoring toolchains
• Wide operating temperature envelope (0°C to 45°C) supporting deployments from climate-controlled facilities to variable-cooling environments

Omnixon Global holds stock and order channels for Huawei enterprise switching platforms across the UAE, GCC region, and extended Asia-Europe corridors. If your data centre roadmap includes fabric consolidation, hyperscale expansion, or technology refresh cycles, contact us for detailed specifications, compliance documentation, and competitive positioning against alternative platforms. Submit a request for quotation through our technical sales desk — we maintain relationships with Huawei logistics and can expedite lead times for qualified projects.