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Huawei CloudEngine S12700H-8
S12700H-8
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Huawei CloudEngine S12700H-8 – Product Documentation & Specifications
Product Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine S12700H-8 is a next-generation modular core/aggregation switch designed for high-end campus networks in the all-wireless era of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7. As the 8-slot model in the CloudEngine S12700H series, it delivers ultra-high-density full-rate access ports including GE, 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, and 100GE, enabling customers to rapidly build campus networks with a simplified architecture.
Built on the Clos switching architecture and powered by Huawei’s self-developed next-generation converged software platform, the S12700H-8 provides a trusted system platform and secure data access. All key components — including main processing units (MPUs), power modules, and fan modules — adopt redundant designs for carrier-grade reliability. The switch supports 1:1 service forwarding units, ensuring uncompromised device bandwidth even if any MPU or SFU fails. Additional high-availability features include M-LAG, clustering (CSS), and comprehensive BFD support.
For security, the S12700H-8 offers full-series MACsec support, NAC (Network Access Control), terminal identification, unauthorized access prevention, and defense against DoS attacks, TCP SYN Flood, UDP Flood, broadcast storms, and heavy-traffic attacks. The switch also supports secure boot and IPv6 RA Guard.
With its high-density line cards, robust reliability, and end-to-end security capabilities, the CloudEngine S12700H-8 is an ideal choice for core/aggregation nodes in future-proof cloud campus networks, helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation initiatives.
Documentation List
| Document Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Brochure | CloudEngine S12700H Series Switches overview and key features |
| Hardware Description | S12700H-8 (02356VMD) chassis specifications, appearance, component structure, slot layout, and technical indicators |
| Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide | Switch overview, installation procedures, and maintenance guidelines for S12700H-4 and S12700H-8 models |
| Configuration Guide – System Management | System management configuration for S12700H-8 with various MPU and interface card combinations |
| Configuration Guide – IP Addresses and Services | IP services and ACL configuration for S12700H series |
| Configuration Guide – IPv6 Basic | IPv6 basic configuration for S12700H-8 |
| Configuration Guide – Fault Management | Fault management configuration for S12700H series |
| Configuration Guide – Performance Management | Performance management configuration for S12700H series |
| Interoperability Certification Reports | Detailed interoperability certifications and test reports (VBST, LNP, VCMP compatibility) |
Specifications
Chassis & Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | CloudEngine S12700H-8 |
| Part Number | 02356VMD |
| Minimum Software Version | V600R025C00 |
| Chassis Height | 575 mm (22.64 in) / 13 U |
| Chassis Dimensions (W x D, body excluding mounting ears) | 442.0 mm × 482.8 mm (17.4 in × 19.01 in) |
| Chassis Dimensions (W x D, including mounting ears and cable management frames) | 482.6 mm × 585.0 mm (19 in × 23.03 in) |
| Dimensions with Packaging (W x D x H) | 725 mm × 765 mm × 835 mm |
| Weight (including device, pallet, auxiliary material package, and cable management frames) | 75 kg (165.34 lb) |
| Weight (full configuration, without packaging) | 124 kg (273.37 lb) |
| IP Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Cooling Method | Forced air cooling (front-to-back airflow) |
Slot & Module Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| MPU Slots | 2 (1:1 hot standby) |
| SFU Slots | 2 (1:1 hot standby) |
| LPU Slots | 8 |
| Power Module Slots | 4 |
| Fan Modules | 2 (hot backup supported) |
| CMU (Monitoring) Slots | 2 (active-active mode) |
| LPU Slot Orientation | Horizontal |
Switching Capacity & Performance
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | 1904 / 5752 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 460800 Mpps |
Power Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rated Input Voltage (DC) | -48V DC / -60V DC / 48V DC |
| Rated Input Voltage (AC) | 110V AC / 220V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Rated Input Voltage (HVDC) | 240V DC |
| Input Voltage Range (DC) | -38.4V DC to -72V DC or 38.4V DC to 57.6V DC |
| Input Voltage Range (AC) | 90V AC to 290V AC; 45Hz to 65Hz |
| Input Voltage Range (HVDC) | 190V DC to 290V DC |
| Maximum Power Consumption (Full Configuration, Without PoE) | 2914 W |
| PoE Support | Yes (system power and PoE power shared, not distinguished) |
| Power Redundancy Modes | Dual input: N+0, N+1 (N+1 recommended); Single input: N+0, N+1, N+N (N+1 recommended) |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Long-term Operating Temperature | -5°C to +45°C (-60m to 1800m altitude) |
| Short-term Operating Temperature | -5°C to +55°C (-60m to 1800m altitude) |
| Temperature Derating | Above 1800m to 5000m, max operating temperature decreases by 1°C per 220m altitude increase |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Long-term Operating Relative Humidity | 5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Long-term Operating Altitude | -60m to +5000m |
| Storage Altitude | <5000m |
| Storage Environment | ETSI EN 300 019-1-1 Class 1.2 |
| Acoustic Noise (Sound Power) | ≤78.0 dB(A) @ AC 1500W; ≤78.0 dB(A) @ AC 2500W; ≤72.0 dB(A) @ DC 2200W |
| Heat Dissipation (Typical Configuration) | 13293.16 BTU/hour (2×MPUA + 2×SFUG + 8×LSX7C32QX1E0 + 2×FAN) |
Reliability Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| MTBF | 30.65 years |
| Availability | 0.9999953826 |
| MPU Redundancy | 1:1 hot standby |
| SFU Redundancy | 1:1 hot standby |
| CMU Redundancy | Active-active mode |
| Fan Redundancy | Hot backup supported |
Surge Protection
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Port Lightning Protection (AC mode, 2500W/3000W & 1500W AC & 240V DC PSU) | Common mode: ±6kV; Differential mode: ±6kV |
| Power Port Lightning Protection (HVDC mode) | Common mode: ±2kV; Differential mode: ±4kV |
| Power Port Lightning Protection (DC mode, 2200W DC PSU) | Common mode: ±2kV; Differential mode: ±6kV |
MAC Features
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| Automatic MAC address learning and aging | Yes |
| Static, dynamic, and blackhole MAC address entries | Yes |
| Source MAC address filtering | Yes |
| MAC address learning limiting based on ports and VLANs | Yes |
iPCA 2.0 (Native-IP IFIT)
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| Direct marking of service packets for real-time dropped packet and packet loss rate statistics | Yes |
| Two-way latency measurement for packets | Yes |
| Statistical interval modification | Yes |
Security & Management Features
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| MACsec | Yes (full series) |
| NAC (Network Access Control) | Yes |
| DoS attack defense | Yes |
| TCP SYN Flood attack defense | Yes |
| UDP Flood attack defense | Yes |
| Broadcast storm attack defense | Yes |
| Heavy-traffic attack defense | Yes |
| IPv6 RA Guard | Yes |
| CPU hardware queues for hierarchical scheduling and protection of control plane protocol packets | Yes |
| Secure boot | Yes |
Reliability Features
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| M-LAG | Yes |
| CSS (Cluster Switch System) | Yes |
| VRRP and BFD for VRRP | Yes |
| BFD for BGP | Yes |
| BFD for IS-IS | Yes |
| BFD for OSPF | Yes |
| BFD for static routes | Yes |
| IEEE 1588v2 | Yes |
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