Huawei S5700-28C-HI 10G Switch

S5700-28C-HI Huawei 10G Switch — Enterprise-Grade Networking at Exceptional Price

Specifications Summary

When your network needs to grow, when bandwidth demands increase, when you need professional switching infrastructure — the Huawei S5700-28C-HI is the answer.

This is an enterprise-class managed switch with 10 gigabit capabilities. Used by ISPs, data centers, and large enterprises globally. Proven reliability. Proven performance.

At ৳32,000 for the complete bundle (dual power supplies + 10G module included), this is the most powerful network switching value in Bangladesh right now.

What Is a 10G Switch?

A 10G switch is a network switch with 10 gigabit per second (10Gbps) uplink ports.

Speed Comparison:

1Gbps Switch (Old):

• ❌ Maximum throughput: 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
• ❌ Sufficient for small office only
• ❌ Bottleneck for modern networks

10Gbps Switch (Modern):

• ✅ Maximum throughput: 10,000 Mbps (10 Gbps)
• ✅ 10x faster than 1Gbps
• ✅ Professional data center grade
• ✅ Future-proof for growing networks

Real-World Impact:

Transferring 1TB file:

• Over 1Gbps: 2+ hours (slow)
• Over 10Gbps: 13 minutes (professional speed)

Streaming 4K video to 100 users:

• 1Gbps switch: Impossible (insufficient bandwidth)
• 10Gbps switch: Smooth and professional

Huawei S5700-28C-HI Specifications

Port Configuration:

• ✅ 28 × 1Gbps Ethernet ports (standard connectivity)
• ✅ 4 × 10Gbps ports (via 10G module included in bundle)
• ✅ Total: 32 ports (28 gigabit + 4 ten gigabit)

What This Means:

You get:

• 28 ports for regular office/user connectivity (1Gbps each)
• 4 ports for high-speed core/backend connectivity (10Gbps each)
• Perfect segmentation of user traffic vs core backbone

Typical Deployment:

Office Users/Devices
(28 × 1Gbps connections)
          ↓
   [S5700-28C-HI]
          ↓
    4 × 10G Uplinks
          ↓
Core Network/Data Center/ISP Backbone
(10Gbps high-speed connections)

This configuration is standard in professional networks globally.

Managed Switch Features — Professional Control

The S5700-28C-HI is a managed switch (not unmanaged).

Managed Switch Capabilities:

VLAN Support:

• ✅ Segment network by department/function
• ✅ Isolate traffic for security
• ✅ Optimize bandwidth allocation

Quality of Service (QoS):

• ✅ Prioritize critical traffic
• ✅ Ensure important apps get bandwidth
• ✅ Fair allocation for other services

Port Mirroring:

• ✅ Monitor network traffic
• ✅ Detect security threats
• ✅ Troubleshoot network issues

BGP and Routing:

• ✅ Advanced routing capabilities
• ✅ Used by ISPs and large enterprises
• ✅ Multi-site network support

Management Access:

• ✅ Web interface for configuration
• ✅ CLI for advanced management
• ✅ SNMP monitoring integration

Unmanaged Switch (comparison):

• ❌ No VLAN support
• ❌ No traffic control
• ❌ No monitoring
• ❌ Simple plug and play only
• ❌ Consumer-grade only

The S5700-28C-HI managed features give you professional control.

Complete Bundle — Dual AC Power + 10G Module

This Bundle Includes:

1. Huawei S5700-28C-HI Switch (base unit)
   • 28 × 1Gbps ports
   • Professional managed features
   • Value: ৳20,000+
2. Dual AC Power Supplies (redundant)
   • Primary AC power supply
   • Secondary AC power supply
   • Automatic failover
   • No power interruption if PSU fails
   • Value: ৳8,000+
3. 10G Module (4-port 10Gbps)
   • 4 × 10Gbps SFP+ ports
   • High-speed uplink capability
   • Fiber-ready connectivity
   • Value: ৳12,000+

Total Value: ৳40,000+ items
Bundle Price: ৳32,000
Savings: ৳8,000+ (20% bundle discount)

This is exceptional value because you get everything needed for professional deployment.

Dual AC Power Supply — Why It Matters

The Huawei S5700-28C-HI includes redundant power supplies in this bundle.

Single Power Supply (Bad):

• ❌ One PSU = single point of failure
• ❌ PSU fails = switch powers down
• ❌ Network goes dark
• ❌ Business stops

Dual Redundant Power Supplies (Professional):

• ✅ Primary PSU powers switch normally
• ✅ Secondary PSU on standby
• ✅ Primary PSU fails → Secondary takes over
• ✅ Zero downtime
• ✅ Network continues functioning

For ISPs and data centers, redundant power is mandatory. The bundle includes this professional feature.

10G Module — High-Speed Uplink

The 10G module provides 4 × 10Gbps SFP+ ports.

What 10G Ports Do:

Fiber Connectivity:

• ✅ Connect to other core switches
• ✅ ISP backbone connections
• ✅ Data center core network
• ✅ Multi-site connectivity
• ✅ Long-distance high-speed links

Bandwidth Aggregation:

• ✅ Combine 10 gigabit ports
• ✅ 40Gbps total uplink capacity
• ✅ Support hundreds of 1Gbps users
• ✅ Never congested

Typical ISP Usage:

ISP Core Network (10Gbps backbone)
    ↓
[S5700-28C-HI with 10G module]
    ↓
28 Locations/Branches (1Gbps each to users)

Each 10Gbps uplink can support multiple 1Gbps downstream ports without bottleneck.

Why Huawei in Bangladesh?

Huawei is the world’s largest networking equipment manufacturer:

• ✅ Global market leader
• ✅ Used in professional networks worldwide
• ✅ Proven reliability
• ✅ Professional support
• ✅ Competitive pricing
• ✅ Modern technology
• ✅ Excellent warranty

The S5700-28C series is Huawei’s professional data center/ISP switch line. Trusted globally.

Applications in Bangladesh Market

ISP Infrastructure

ISPs need to connect:

• Multiple branch offices
• Customer connection points
• Core network backbone

The S5700-28C-HI provides:

• ✅ 28 ports for branch connectivity (1Gbps each)
• ✅ 4 × 10G ports for ISP backbone (fiber connections)
• ✅ Managed features for traffic control
• ✅ Professional reliability

Data Center Operations

Data centers need:

• Multiple server connections
• High-speed uplink to internet
• Network segmentation
• Traffic management

The S5700-28C-HI provides:

• ✅ 28 ports for server connectivity
• ✅ 4 × 10G ports for core network
• ✅ VLAN support for tenant isolation
• ✅ QoS for performance management

Corporate Network Infrastructure

Large company needs:

• Multiple department connectivity
• Server room connections
• Internet uplink
• Network security

The S5700-28C-HI provides:

• ✅ 28 ports for user/device connections
• ✅ 4 × 10G ports for core servers
• ✅ Management capabilities
• ✅ Professional features

Telecom and Hosting

Telecom providers need:

• Large port count
• High-speed uplinks
• Traffic management
• Reliability

The S5700-28C-HI provides:

• ✅ 28 × 1Gbps (good capacity)
• ✅ 4 × 10Gbps (professional uplinks)
• ✅ VLAN and QoS (control)
• ✅ Redundant power (uptime)

Huawei S5700-28C-HI Price in Bangladesh — Professional Value

Market Context:

Enterprise 10G Switches:

• Entry-level 10G switch: ৳50,000-80,000
• Mid-range 10G switch: ৳80,000-150,000
• High-end 10G switch: ৳150,000+

Huawei S5700-28C-HI Complete Bundle:

• Price: ৳32,000 (including dual power + 10G module)
• Value: ৳40,000+ in components
• Savings: ৳8,000+ vs purchasing separately

This is exceptional value for professional equipment.

Why This Bundle Price?

At ৳32,000 for the complete bundle, you get:

1. Professional Switch: S5700-28C-HI
   • 28 gigabit ports
   • 4 ten gigabit ports (with module)
   • Managed features
   • Global brand reliability
2. Dual Power Supply: (redundancy included)
   • Two AC power supplies
   • Automatic failover
   • Zero downtime on PSU failure
3. 10G Module: (high-speed uplink)
   • 4 × 10Gbps SFP+ ports
   • Fiber-ready
   • Professional connectivity

Complete Professional Solution: ৳32,000

Compare to:

• Budget unmanaged switch: ৳8,000-12,000 (no features)
• Mid-range 1Gbps managed switch: ৳15,000-25,000 (no 10G)
• Professional 10G switch alone: ৳40,000+ (no extras)

The bundle offers professional enterprise value.

Real-World Performance

ISP with S5700-28C-HI:

Scenario: ISP serving 5 branch offices, 500+ users

Without Professional Switch:

• ❌ Cheap switch bottlenecks traffic
• ❌ Users experience slow internet
• ❌ Competitor ISPs have better speed
• ❌ Customers leave for better service
• ❌ Revenue lost

With S5700-28C-HI:

• ✅ 28Gbps total capacity (28 × 1Gbps)
• ✅ 40Gbps uplink capacity (4 × 10Gbps)
• ✅ Never congested
• ✅ Users get full speed
• ✅ ISP gains reputation
• ✅ Customers stay loyal
• ✅ Competitive advantage

Data Center with S5700-28C-HI:

Scenario: Hosting provider with 50+ customers

Without Professional Switch:

• ❌ Traffic congestion during peak hours
• ❌ Customer websites slow down
• ❌ SLA violations
• ❌ Customer complaints
• ❌ Revenue penalties
• ❌ Lost customers

With S5700-28C-HI:

• ✅ Adequate capacity for all customers
• ✅ No congestion
• ✅ SLA compliance
• ✅ Customer satisfaction
• ✅ Revenue protection
• ✅ New customer ability

Network Architecture Benefit

The S5700-28C-HI with 10G module enables professional architecture:

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK DESIGN:

                    Core Network (10G fiber)
                            ↓
        [S5700-28C-HI 10G Module - 4 ports]
                            ↓
         Access Layer (28 × 1Gbps ports)
                    ↙  ↙  ↙  ↙  ↙
            Branch 1  Branch 2  Branch 3
            (10 users) (15 users) (20 users)

Each branch connects via 1Gbps, cores connect via 10Gbps. Professional segmentation.

Managed Features Explained

VLAN Segmentation:

• Department A: Ports 1-7 (isolated network)
• Department B: Ports 8-14 (isolated network)
• Department C: Ports 15-21 (isolated network)
• Management: Ports 22-28 (admin access)

Each department has isolated network for security.

Quality of Service:

• Video streaming traffic: 30% bandwidth
• Business apps: 50% bandwidth
• General internet: 20% bandwidth

Critical apps get priority bandwidth.

Port Mirroring:

• Copy all traffic from port 5 to port 28
• Connect monitoring device to port 28
• Analyze all traffic to port 5
• Detect security issues
• Troubleshoot network problems

10Gbps Uplink Benefit

The 4 × 10G ports mean:

Bandwidth Capacity:

• 28 user connections × 1Gbps = 28Gbps max
• 4 core connections × 10Gbps = 40Gbps max
• Never a bottleneck between layers

Future Growth:

• Can support 28 more 1Gbps users
• Still unused uplink capacity
• Room to grow without switch replacement

Professional Architecture:

• ISP can add branches
• Data center can add servers
• Enterprise can add users
• All without network upgrade

Deployment Scenarios

Small ISP (100-500 users):

• ✅ 28 ports for customer sites/PoPs
• ✅ 4 × 10G for core backbone
• ✅ Managed features for traffic control
• ✅ Perfect fit for growth

Data Center (50-100 servers):

• ✅ 28 ports for server racks
• ✅ 4 × 10G for internet/storage uplink
• ✅ VLAN for tenant isolation
• ✅ QoS for performance SLA

Corporate Headquarters:

• ✅ 28 ports for departments/offices
• ✅ 4 × 10G for WAN and data center uplink
• ✅ Managed for security and control
• ✅ Redundant power for uptime

SFP+ Module Technology

The 10G module uses SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable).

SFP+ Benefits:

• ✅ Hot-swappable (can change while running)
• ✅ Multiple fiber types supported
• ✅ Flexible connectivity options
• ✅ Professional-grade

Fiber Types Supported:

Multimode Fiber (Short Distance):

• 300m-550m range
• Lower cost
• Used within data centers

Single-Mode Fiber (Long Distance):

• 10km-40km+ range
• Higher cost
• Used for ISP long-haul

Mixed: Combine different types as needed.

Management and Control

Web Interface:

• ✅ Browser-based access
• ✅ Easy configuration
• ✅ Visual port monitoring
• ✅ Good for beginners

CLI (Command Line):

• ✅ Advanced configuration
• ✅ Scripting capability
• ✅ Automation support
• ✅ Professional management

SNMP Monitoring:

• ✅ Integration with monitoring tools
• ✅ Remote traffic analysis
• ✅ Performance tracking
• ✅ Alert notification

Who Should Buy Huawei S5700-28C-HI 10G Switch?

ISP or Telecom
Need multiple branch connections and professional backbone.

Data Center or Hosting Provider
Need many server connections and high-speed uplinks.

Large Enterprise
Need professional network with multiple departments.

Government Office
Need secure, segregated network with good capacity.

University or Educational Institution
Need network for thousands of users with professional management.

Bank or Financial Institution
Need reliable, secure network with redundancy.

Hospital or Medical Facility
Need robust network for critical patient systems.

In Bangladesh, you can get the original Huawei S5700-28C-HI 10G Switch from Johan Computer. We have a large collection of latest Managed Switches, 10G Fiber Switches, Enterprise Networking Solutions, and Data Center IT Products at the best price.

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