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 LSS7C06HX6E0
Function
Description
Basic function
Provides six 100GE optical ports for data transmission and switching.
Distributed forwarding
Performs concurrent data forwarding using a distributed data plane.
Hot swapping
Supported
Ports on the LSS7C06HX6E0
Attribute
Description
Connector type
QSFP28
Optical port attributes
Depend on the QSFP28 - QSFP28 high-speed cable (1 m, 3 m), 40GE QSFP+ Optical Modules, 100GE QSFP28 Optical Modules or QSFP+ or QSFP28 AOC cable used.
Applicable cable
QSFP+ optical module and LC optical fiber
QSFP+ optical module and MPO optical fiber (MPO-MPO or MPO-4*DLC optical fiber)
QSFP+ AOC cable (QSFP+ to QSFP+ or QSFP+ to 4*SFP+)
QSFP28 optical module and LC optical fiber
QSFP28 optical module and MPO optical fiber (MPO-MPO or MPO-4*DLC optical fiber)
QSFP28 high-speed copper cable (1 m or 3 m, can only be used as a CSS cable)
QSFP28 AOC cable
Specifications of the LSS7C06HX6E0
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: 3.55 kg (7.83 lb)
Maximum power consumption: 189 W
LSS7C06HX6E0 FAQ
Q1: Is this line board compatible with Huawei S9708 switches? Is an additional firmware upgrade required?
A1: Fully compatible! Supports the entire S9700 series of switches. Firmware versions V200R019 and above can be used directly without additional upgrades. It automatically recognizes and enables 10 Gigabit Ethernet after being inserted into the slot.
Q2: Can all 6 10 Gigabit ports operate at full load simultaneously? Will there be a bandwidth bottleneck?
A2: No bandwidth bottleneck! The line board has ample backplane bandwidth, supporting simultaneous full-load 10GE transmission on all 6 ports, with a total bandwidth of 60Gbps, fully meeting the high-density access requirements of core networks.
Q3: What are the key differences between this and Huawei's 2-port 10 Gigabit line board (such as LSS7C02HX6S0)? How to choose?
A3: The key difference lies in port density and slot utilization: The LSS7C06HX6S0 (6 ports) is suitable for high-density access, saving slot space; the 2-port version is suitable for low-density expansion scenarios. If you need more than 4 ports, choose the 6-port model; if you have enough slots and less demand, choose the 2-port model.
Optical Modules Supported by Huawei S Series Switches
