H3C Fiber Optic Aggregation Switch

H3C fiber optic aggregation switches, such as the S5560X and S6550XE-HI series, provide high-density 10G/25G/100G fiber connectivity with advanced Layer 3 routing, virtualization, and enterprise-class security for campus and data center networks.

Overview

H3C fiber optic aggregation switches are designed for medium to large-scale fiber-based access and aggregation scenarios, offering high bandwidth, flexible uplinks, and robust Layer 3 capabilities. They are ideal for campus distribution layers, enterprise core-access convergence, and fiber-rich environments .

Key Models and Features

1. H3C S5560X Series

• Port Configuration: Models like S5560X-30F-EI provide 24 × 10GE SFP+ downlinks, 4 × 25GE uplinks, and 2 × 100GE uplinks; S5560X-54F-EI offers 48 × 10GE SFP+ downlinks with the same uplink options .
• Layer 3 Routing: Supports rich routing protocols and enterprise-class security.
• Virtualization: VXLAN, EVPN, and IRF stacking for multi-tenant and fabric-based networking.
• Reliability: Redundant hot-swappable PSUs and fans, fast failover, and intelligent O&M tools including Telemetry, sFlow, and automated Python-based operations.
• Deployment: Suitable for large campus floors, high-density L2/L3 aggregation, and fiber-rich environments. 2. H3C S6550XE-HI Series
• Port Configuration: High-density 25G/100G Ethernet switch with models like S6550XE-56HF-HI featuring 48 SFP28 ports, 8 QSFP28 ports, and 1 SFP port.
• Performance: Next-generation Layer 3 switch with professional ASIC technology for high throughput.
• Routing and Security: Full support for IPv4/IPv6, static and dynamic routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS), MPLS, and comprehensive security features.
• Uplink Flexibility: Provides 10G/25G access to downstream switches and 40G/100G fiber uplinks for core connectivity.
• Use Cases: Aggregation layer in campus networks, core switch for SMEs, and metro or industry-specific networks .

Advantages

• High Bandwidth and Scalability: Supports 10G, 25G, and 100G uplinks for flexible backbone aggregation.
• Advanced Virtualization: VXLAN/EVPN and IRF enable multi-tenant and fabric-based network designs.
• Enterprise-Class Security: Features like ACLs, MACsec, and DHCP snooping enhance network protection.
• Intelligent Management: Automated O&M, telemetry, and Python-based tools simplify operations and monitoring.
• Reliability: Redundant power supplies and fans, hot-swappable modules, and fast failover ensure high availability.

Deployment Scenarios

H3C fiber aggregation switches are suitable for:

• Campus aggregation layers connecting multiple access switches.
• Enterprise core-access convergence for high-performance office networks.
• Data-intensive branch networks requiring high-speed fiber connectivity.
• Fiber-rich environments such as large campuses or industrial networks . These switches provide a future-proof, high-performance optical network platform capable of supporting evolving network demands, including cloud data centers, smart campuses, and high-density fiber deployments.