Huawei S6720-LI Series Switches Datasheet
Huawei S6720-LI Series Switches Datasheet
Huawei S6720-LI Series Switches Datasheet
Introduction
The S6720-LI series switches (S6720-LI) are next-generation simplified 10GE fixed switches and can be used as 10GE access
switches on campus networks and data center networks.
The S6720-LI provides line-rate 10GE access ports and 40GE uplink ports. In addition, the S6720-LI delivers a wide variety of
services, comprehensive security control policies, and various QoS features to help customers build scalable, reliable,
manageable, and secure campus and data center networks.
Product Overview
Models and Appearances
The following models are available in the S6720-LI series.
Appearance Description
16 x 10GE SFP+ ports
Built-in AC power supply and redundant power supply (RPS)
S6720-16X-LI-16S-
USB
AC
Forwarding performance: 240 Mpps
Switching capacity: 1.28 Tbit/s
Power Supply
The S6720-LI has a built-in power supply and does not support pluggable power supplies. It can connect to an RPS1800 power
supply for power redundancy.
High Scalability
The S6720-LI supports intelligent stack (iStack) and virtualizes multiple switches into one logical switch. A port of the
S6720-LI can be configured as a stack port using a command for flexible stack deployment. The distance between stacked
switches is further increased when the switches are connected with optical fibers. Compared with a single device, iStack has
advantages on scalability, reliability, performance, and overall architecture. A new switch can join a stack to increase the system
capacity or replace a faulty member switch without interrupting services. Compared with stacking of modular switches, the
iStack function can increase system capacity and port density with no restriction of the hardware architecture. Multiple devices in
a stack can be considered as one logical device. These switches can be managed using a single IP address, which greatly
reduces system expansion and O&M costs.
Convenient Management
The S6720-LI supports automatic configuration, plug-and-play, deployment using a USB flash drive, and batch remote
upgrade. These capabilities simplify device management and maintenance, and greatly reduce maintenance costs.
The S6720-LI supports SNMPv1/v2/v3 and provides flexible methods for managing and maintaining devices, such as CLI
and Web NMS. The NQA function helps users with network planning and upgrades. In addition, the S6720-LI supports NTP,
SSH v2, HWTACACS, RMON, log hosts, and port-based traffic statistics.
The S6720-LI supports GVRP, which dynamically distributes, registers, and propagates VLAN attributes to reduce the
manual configuration workloads of network administrators and ensure correct VLAN configuration.
The S6720-LI supports MUX VLAN that isolates Layer 2 traffic between ports in a VLAN. MUX VLAN defines principal
VLANs and subordinate VLANs. Subordinate VLANs can communicate with the principal VLAN but cannot communicate with
each other. This function prevents communication between network devices connected to certain ports or port groups but allows
the devices to communicate with the default gateway. MUX VLAN is usually used on an enterprise intranet to isolate user ports
from each other but allow them to communicate with server ports.
Complying with IEEE 802.3ah and 802.1ag, the S6720-LI supports point-to-point Ethernet fault management and can
detect faults in the last mile of an Ethernet link to users. Ethernet OAM improves the Ethernet network management and
maintenance capabilities and ensures a stable network.
Intelligent Upgrade
Switches support the intelligent upgrade feature. Specifically, switches obtain the version upgrade path and download the
newest version for upgrade from the Huawei Online Upgrade Platform (HOUP). The entire upgrade process is highly automated
and achieves one-click upgrade. In addition, preloading the version is supported, which greatly shortens the upgrade time and
service interruption time.
The intelligent upgrade feature greatly simplifies device upgrade operations and makes it possible for the customer to
upgrade the version independently. This greatly reduces the customer's maintenance costs. In addition, the upgrade policies on
the HOUP platform standardize the upgrade operations, which greatly reduces the risk of upgrade failures.
Product Specifications
Functions and Features
The following table describes the functions and features available on the S6720-LI.
ARP entry 8K 8K 8K 8K
IPv4 routes 8K 8K 8K 8K
ND entry 8K 8K 8K 8K
IPv6 routes 4K 4K 4K 4K
Maximum 9 9 9 9
number of
stacked devices
Hardware Specifications
The following table lists hardware specifications of the S6720-LI series.
Chassis height 1U 1U
40GE port 2 2
Cores 2 2
Flash Hardware: 512 MB, of which 240 MB is Hardware: 512 MB, of which 240 MB is
available for users available for users
Rated voltage AC: 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz AC: 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
range
Maximum voltage AC: 90 V AC to 264 V AC; 47-63 Hz AC: 90 V AC to 264 V AC; 47-63 Hz
range
Maximum input 3A 3A
current
Heat Heat dissipation Air-cooled heat dissipation and intelligent Air-cooled heat dissipation and
dissipation mode fan speed adjustment intelligent fan speed adjustment
system
Number of fan 3 3
modules
Airflow Air flows in from the left side and front Air flows in from the left side and front
panel, and exhausts from the right side. panel, and exhausts from the right side.
MTTR (hour) 2 2
Physical Chassis dimensions (W 420 x 220 x 43.6 420 x 220 x 43.6 420 x 220 x 43.6
specifications x D x H, mm)
Chassis height 1U 1U 1U
40GE port NA NA NA
Cores 2 2 2
Flash Hardware: 512 MB, of Hardware: 512 MB, of Hardware: 512 MB, of
which 240 MB is which 240 MB is which 240 MB is
available for users available for users available for users
Rated voltage range AC: 100 V AC to 240 V AC: 100 V AC to 240 V AC: 100 V AC to 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz AC, 50/60 Hz AC, 50/60 Hz
Heat dissipation Heat dissipation mode Air-cooled heat Air-cooled heat Air-cooled heat
system dissipation and dissipation and intelligent dissipation and
intelligent fan speed fan speed adjustment intelligent fan speed
adjustment adjustment
Airflow Air flows in from the left Air flows in from the left Air flows in from the left
side and front panel, and side and front panel, and side and front panel,
exhausts from the right exhausts from the right and exhausts from the
side. side. right side.
MTTR (hour) 2 2 2
1: The power consumption under different load conditions is calculated according to the ATIS standard. Additionally, the EEE
function is enabled and there is no PoE power output.
2: The reliability parameter values are calculated based on the typical configuration of the device. The parameter values vary
according to the modules configured by the customer.
Product Accessories
Optical Modules and Fibers
The S6720-LI supports the following GE, 10GE, and 40GE optical modules:
GE: 100 m electrical, 500 m optical multi-mode, 10/40/80/100 km optical single-mode, two pairs of bidirectional optical
modules (10/40 km)
10GE: 100/220/300 m SFP+ multi-mode, 1.4/10/40/80 km optical SFP+
40GE: 150/400 m QSFP+ optical multi-mode, 1.4/2/10/40 km optical single-mode
Optical fibers fall into single-mode and multi-mode fibers. Single-mode optical modules use single-mode fibers, and multi-mode
optical modules use multi-mode fibers. For a non-BIDI optical module, each optical port must be configured with a Tx optical
fiber and an Rx optical fiber of the same type. For a BIDI optical module, only one optical fiber needs to be configured.
The fibers and optical modules supported by Huawei switches are periodically updated. For the latest information, visit
http://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1000013597?section=j07w&topicName=pluggable-modules-for-interfaces or
contact your local Huawei sales office.
Stack Cables
The S6720-LI switches support service port stacking. The applicable stack cables are as follows:
AOC cable
The SFP+ high-speed cable also integrates an optical module and cable. The SFP+ high-speed cables are available in SFP-
10G-CU1M, SFP-10G-CU3M, SFP-10G-CU5M, and SFP-10G-CU10M.
The QSFP+ high-speed cable also integrates an optical module and cable. The QSFP+ high-speed cables are available in
QSFP-40G-CU1M, QSFP-40G-CU3M, and QSFP-40G-CU5M.
The following table lists the stack cable types and connectors.
SFP-10G-AOC10M 5m SFP+
SFP-10G-CU3M 3m SFP+
SFP-10G-CU5M 5m SFP+
SFP-10G-CU10M 10 m SFP+
QSFP-40G-CU5M 5m QSFP+
For more information about stack cables of the S6720-LI series, visit
http://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1000013597?section=j07f&topicName=cables or contact your local Huawei
sales office.
Environment RoHS
REACH
WEEE
Category MIB
For more information about MIBs supported by the S6720-LI series, visit:
https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/switches/s6700-pid-6691593?category=reference-guides
Standards Compliance
The following table lists the standards that the S6720-LI complies with.
The listed standards and protocols are fully or partially supported by Huawei switches. For details, visit http://e.huawei.com or
contact your local Huawei sales office.
Ordering Information
The following table lists ordering information of the S6720-LI.
More Information
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