The S7700 series switches (S7700 for short) are high-end smart routing switches designed for nextgenerationenterprise networks. The S7700 design is based on Huawei’s intelligent multi-layer switching technology to provide intelligent service optimization methods, such as MPLS VPN, traffic analysis, comprehensive H-QoS policies, controllable multicast, load balancing, and security, in addition to high-performanceLayer 2 to Layer 4 switching services.
Functions of the ES1D2X08SX5H
The ES1D2X08SX5H provides the following functions:
Communicates with the MPU and works under the control of the MPU.
Searches for routes and destination addresses of data packets for forwarding.
Forwards data packets.
Function
Description
Basic functions
Provides eight 1000M/10G BASE-X ports for data transmission and switching.
Distributed forwarding
Performs concurrent data forwarding using a distributed data plane.
Hot swapping
The ES1D2X08SX5H is hot swappable.
Ports on the ES1D2X08SX5H
Optical port attributes (GE optical module)
Attribute
Description
Connector type
SFP+
Optical port attributes
Depend on the SFP optical module used. For the SFP optical modules supported by the ES1D2X08SX5H and their attributes, see GE eSFP Optical Modules, GE-CWDM eSFP Optical Modules, and GE-DWDM eSFP Optical Modules.
Standards compliance
IEEE802.3z
Frame format
Ethernet_II, Ethernet_SAP, Ethernet_SNAP
Network protocol
IP
Optical port attributes (10GE optical module, high-speed cable or SFP+ optical cable)
Attribute
Description
Connector type
SFP+
Optical port attributes
Depend on the SFP+ to SFP+ high-speed cable (1 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m), QSFP+ to 4*SFP+ high-speed cable (1 m, 3 m, 5 m), SFP+ optical module, or SFP+ optical cable used.
For the optical modules supported by the ES1D2X08SX5H and their attributes, see 10GE SFP+ Optical Modules (OSXD22N00 not supported), 10GE-CWDM SFP+ Optical Modules and 10GE-DWDM SFP+ Optical Modules.
Standards compliance
IEEE 802.3ae
Frame format
Ethernet_II, Ethernet_SAP, Ethernet_SNAP
Network protocol
IP
Optical port attributes (copper module)
Attribute
Description
Connector type
SFP+
Optical port attributes
Depend on the SFP copper module used.
For details on the copper modules supported by the cards and attributes of the copper modules, see GE SFP Copper Modules (100 Mbit/s and 1000 Mbit/s rates).
Applicable cable
SFP copper module and Ethernet cable
Specifications of the ES1D2X08SX5H
Item
Description
Physical specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D): 35.1 mm x 397.2 mm x 430.4 mm (1.38 in. x 15.64 in. x 16.95 in.)
Weight: 2.94 kg (6.48 lb)
Maximum power consumption: 130 W
ES1D2X08SX5H FAQ
Q1: Is this line board compatible with the Huawei S9303 switch? Will there be a bandwidth bottleneck when all 8 ports are running at full load simultaneously?
A1: Fully compatible! Supports the entire S9300 series of switches, with a backplane bandwidth ≥80Gbps. There is no bottleneck when all 8 ports are running at full load (total bandwidth 80Gbps), fully meeting the needs of small-scale 10GbE access.
Q2: How is the signal stability over 80km long-distance transmission when paired with a 10GE ZR module? Is it compatible with third-party compliant optical modules?
A2: Extremely stable! Signal attenuation <0.8dB within 80km, with no packet loss or latency fluctuations. Huawei original optical modules are preferred, but it is also compatible with IEEE-compliant third-party optical modules, offering flexible adaptation and controllable costs.
Q3: What are the core differences between this and Huawei's 4-port/12-port 10GbE optical mid-range line boards? How to choose?
A3: The core difference lies in port density and long-distance capability: The ES1D2X08SX5H (8 ports + 80km long distance) is suitable for scenarios involving 5-10 devices and long-distance interconnection; the 4-port model is suitable for <5 devices, and the 12-port model is suitable for 10-15 devices. For 5-10 devices requiring long-distance transmission, this product offers the best cost-performance ratio.
Optical Modules Supported by Huawei S Series Switches
