Huawei EH1D2G48SEA0 Interface Card

Functional Positioning and Target Users for Network Scalability
The Huawei EH1D2G48SEA0 Interface Card is engineered as a high-performance module tailored for enterprise and service provider networks leveraging Huawei S9700 chassis. Its forty-eight GE optical ports facilitate high-density connectivity essential for expanding network capacity in data centers and campus environments. Target users include network engineers and system integrators requiring scalable and reliable interface solutions compatible with multiple chassis models such as S9703, S9706, and S9712. The card’s support for a broad array of Huawei standard SFP optical and copper modules ensures adaptability to diverse deployment scenarios, optimizing infrastructure investment and operational flexibility.

Technical Features and Measurable Specifications of the Interface Card
This interface card complies with IEEE 802.3z and 802.3ab standards, offering line-rate switching and distributed forwarding with low latency. It operates efficiently at a maximum power consumption of 75 W and functions within a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C, suitable for large-scale deployments. The hot-swappable design enables maintenance and upgrades without service disruption. The card supports network protocols including IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack, LACP, VRRP, and flow control, enhancing resilience and redundancy. Physically, it measures 394.7 mm by 426.8 mm by 35.1 mm and weighs 2.54 kg, integrating seamlessly into Huawei S9700 switches to meet rigorous technical requirements.

Industry Applications and Real-World Value in Telecom Networks
The Huawei EH1D2G48SEA0 Interface Card facilitates reliable, high-throughput data transmission in environments demanding scalability and fault tolerance, such as enterprise networking, campus infrastructures, and service provider aggregation layers. Its support for multi-service applications and dual-stack IP protocols enables modern network architectures. The hot-swappable feature reduces downtime during maintenance, contributing to sustained service availability. This card assists operators in implementing link aggregation and quality of service (QoS) policies in high-density port contexts, thereby optimizing bandwidth use and improving overall network performance within critical telecom infrastructures.


Product Advantages

Structural and System Design Advantages
The Huawei EH1D2G48SEA0 Interface Card features a modular design optimized for Huawei S9700 series chassis integration, supporting installation across multiple slots depending on chassis configuration. Its hot-swappable architecture fundamentally improves system maintainability by allowing insertion and removal without powering down the device, minimizing operational disruptions. The compatibility with a wide range of Huawei SFP optical and copper modules enhances design flexibility, making the card a versatile choice adaptable to evolving network demands and varying physical media. The interface card’s adherence to IEEE standards ensures interoperability across diverse equipment ecosystems within enterprise and service provider environments.

Performance and Usability Benefits for Network Operators
Performance-wise, the Huawei EH1D2G48SEA0 Interface Card delivers robust line-rate switching across all 48 GE optical ports, ensuring consistent throughput and low latency essential for real-time data services. Its support for IPv4/IPv6, LACP, and VRRP protocols provides enhanced redundancy and load balancing capabilities critical to network resilience. From a usability perspective, the plug-and-play hot-swappable design simplifies deployment and maintenance, reducing technical complexity and operational costs. The lowered power consumption footprint further optimizes network energy efficiency, delivering a cost-effective and reliable solution for high-density network interface demands.

Functions and features of the EH1D2G48SEA0

Specifications of the EH1D2G48SEA0

Use Scenarios

Enterprise Network Expansion in Data Centers
In enterprise data centers, the Huawei EH1D2G48SEA0 Interface Card is deployed to increase port density and enable high-speed connectivity for servers and aggregation switches. Operating within controlled environmental conditions, the product's forty-eight GE optical ports ensure efficient data transmission vital for bandwidth-intensive applications. Its hot-swappable design facilitates seamless scalability and maintenance without service interruptions, supporting continuous operation. Integration with Huawei S9700 switches allows enterprises to implement IP and link aggregation protocols comprehensively, optimizing resource distribution and network reliability in mission-critical data center infrastructures.

Service Provider Networks Supporting Campus Connectivity
In service provider campus networks, the Huawei EH1D2G48SEA0 Interface Card plays a critical role in aggregation layers by supporting multi-service routing and forwarding capabilities. It complies with IEEE standards critical to interoperability and employs protocols such as VRRP and flow control to guarantee high availability and stable performance under variable loads. The card’s compatibility with various Huawei SFP modules enables customization to meet different transmission distances and media requirements. This facilitates efficient network architecture designs fulfilling service-level agreements (SLAs) with clients while integrating smoothly with existing Huawei switch infrastructures to optimize operational workflows.


ET1D2G48SEA0 FAQ

Q1: What are the core functions of this service board? How are its versatility and reliability demonstrated?

 A1: It contains 48 10GE SFP+ ports, supporting general-purpose high-reliability forwarding, link aggregation, and QoS; adaptable to various service scenarios, with a bit error rate ≤10⁻¹² and low power consumption ≤190W, making it the preferred choice for ultra-large-scale general-purpose access.

Q2: What are the core advantages compared to a regular 48-port 10GE board?

 A2: The advantages are general-purpose adaptability (multi-service compatibility), high reliability and low bit error rate, and green low power consumption. It also addresses the three major pain points of insufficient compatibility, low reliability, and excessive power consumption in general-purpose scenarios, making it more suitable for ultra-large-scale deployments with multiple services.

Q3: Does it require a specific optical module? Which core protocols does it support?

 A3: Compatible with Huawei standard SFP+ 10G optical modules (including models with different transmission distances); supports IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack, LACP, VRRP, and flow control, meeting the high reliability and redundancy requirements of the general aggregation layer.

Q4: How do I determine if this service board needs to be deployed? Is the installation complex?

 A4: Deploying this service board is recommended when a large network requires 40+ 10 Gigabit terminals, involves multiple types of services, and seeks high reliability and universal deployment. It supports hot-swapping, requires no professional tools for installation, and is automatically recognized when inserted into the slot, making it plug-and-play.