Huawei CloudEngine S8700-4 – Product Information

Name: Huawei CloudEngine S8700-4 - SunSpike
SKU: S8700-4

Product Overview

The Huawei CloudEngine S8700-4 is a next-generation modular aggregation/access switch designed specifically for premium campus networks in the Wi-Fi 6/7 era. As the smallest model in the CloudEngine S8700 series (alongside the S8700-6 and S8700-10), the S8700-4 features a 4-slot chassis configuration that includes 2 slots for Switch Routing Units (SRUs) and 2 slots for Line Processing Units (LPUs).

The switch delivers ultra-high densities of GE, 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, and 100GE access ports, enabling customers to quickly build future-proof campus networks with simplified architecture. All key components — including main control boards, power modules, and fan modules — adopt a redundancy design for carrier-grade reliability. The two SRUs work in active/standby mode for 1:1 hot standby, with the SRU in the smaller slot ID serving as the active unit by default.

The CloudEngine S8700-4 integrates native Wireless Controller (AC) functions and can manage up to 1,000 Access Points (APs) without the need for additional hardware ACs. It also supports advanced features including VXLAN L2 and L3 gateways, MACsec, comprehensive QoS policies, and IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack. With its highly scalable backplane supporting port bandwidth upgrades to 100 Gbit/s, the S8700-4 represents an ideal choice for aggregation and access nodes in cloud campus networks.

Technical Specifications

Item	Specification
Model	S8700-4
Part Number	02116709-001
Chassis Height	5 U
Dimensions (H x W x D) without packaging	219.5 mm x 442.0 mm x 475.1 mm (8.64 in. x 17.4 in. x 18.7 in.) — chassis body excluding mounting brackets
Dimensions (H x W x D) with mounting brackets	219.5 mm x 482.6 mm x 577.3 mm (8.64 in. x 19 in. x 22.73 in.)
Dimensions with packaging (H x W x D)	510 mm x 590 mm x 790 mm (20.08 in. x 23.23 in. x 31.10 in.)
Cabinet Installation Standards	A66E
Chassis Material	Metal
Weight without packaging	23 kg (50.71 lb)
Weight without packaging (full configuration)	42.72–44.28 kg (94.18–97.62 lb)
Number of SRU (MPU) Slots	2
Number of LPU (Service Board) Slots	2
Number of Power Slots	6
Number of Fan Modules	1
LPU Slot Direction	Horizontal
Switching Capacity	2 Tbit/s
Port Density per Chassis	144 x FE, 144 x GE, 144 x 10 GE, 40 x 25GE, 32 x 40/100GE
Redundant MPUs	Control unit and switching unit work in hot standby (1:1) mode
Redundant Power Supply	N+0, N+1, and N+N modes (N+1 mode recommended)
Redundant Fans	System can operate properly for a short time after a single fan fails
Rated Input Voltage	• DC input: -48 V DC/-60 V DC/48 V DC • AC input: 110 V AC/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz • High-voltage DC input: 240 V DC
Input Voltage Range	• DC input: -38.4 V DC to -72 V DC • AC input: 90–290 V AC; 45–65 Hz • High-voltage DC input: 190 V DC to 290 V DC
Maximum Power Consumption	638 W (full configuration, without PoE)
Maximum Heat Dissipation	2176.93 BTU/hour
Maximum Power Output Capability	• With six 1000 W AC power modules: 6000 W • With six 600 W DC power modules: 3600 W
MTBF	35.17 years
Availability	0.9999935084
Noise at Normal Temperature (Acoustic Power)	• ≤ 69.5 dB(A) @ N+N power supply • ≤ 73.1 dB(A) @ N+1 power supply • ≤ 77.1 dB(A) @ N+0 power supply
Long-term Operating Temperature	–5°C to +45°C (23°F to 113°F) at altitude –60 m to +1800 m (–197 ft. to +5906 ft.)
Short-term Operating Temperature	–5°C to +55°C (23°F to 131°F) at altitude –60 m to 1800 m (–197 ft. to 5906 ft.)
First Supported Version	V600R024C10