Description
Huawei CloudEngine S6730-H28Y4C switch with 28x 1/10/25GE SFP28 and 4x 40/100GE QSFP28. Layer 2/3 enterprise performance with energy-efficient design.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei |
| Model | CloudEngine S6730-H28Y4C |
| Type | Layer 2/3 Enterprise Ethernet Switch |
| Ports | 28 x 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP28 |
| Uplinks | 4 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) |
| Certifications | CE, UL Listed, EAC, RoHS, Intertek, CCC, TÜV, VCCI |
| Energy Efficiency | Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) |
| Manufacture Date | October 12, 2021 |
| Country of Origin | Made in China |
| Manufacturer | Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd |
| Model Code (Regulatory) | S6730-H28Y4C, N2DTXN31Y04CTN2 |
Product Features
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28 x 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP28 ports for flexible high-speed connectivity
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4 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 uplinks for data center and aggregation layers
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Layer 2 & Layer 3 support with advanced routing capabilities
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Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for reduced power consumption
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Carrier-grade certifications (FCC, CE, UL, RoHS, TÜV, VCCI)
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Enterprise-grade build with high reliability and performance
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Designed for next-gen data centers, cloud, and enterprise networks
General Product Information
The Huawei CloudEngine S6730-H28Y4C is a high-performance enterprise network switch designed to meet the demands of modern data centers, cloud computing environments, and large-scale enterprise deployments.
With 28 SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25GE speeds and 4 QSFP28 uplinks supporting 40GE/100GE, the switch provides unparalleled scalability and flexibility for evolving IT infrastructures. It is built to handle ultra-high bandwidth, low-latency applications, making it ideal for workloads such as virtualization, AI/ML clusters, big data analytics, and high-performance storage networking.
Supporting both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, the S6730-H28Y4C offers advanced routing, VLAN segmentation, QoS, and security features for seamless network management. Its energy-efficient design reduces operational costs, aligning with sustainability-focused IT strategies.
Backed by global certifications (FCC, CE, UL, RoHS, EAC, TÜV, VCCI), Huawei ensures compliance, reliability, and safe operation in enterprise and service provider networks.
This switch is the perfect backbone for modern enterprises, telecom networks, and data centers seeking scalable and efficient performance.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei |
| Model | CloudEngine S6730-H28Y4C |
| Series | CloudEngine S6730 |
| Type | Layer 2/3 Enterprise Ethernet Switch |
| Port Configuration | 28 x 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP28, 4 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | >2 Tbps (series typical) |
| Forwarding Rate | ~2,253 Mpps (series typical) |
| VLAN Support | 4K VLANs |
| Routing Protocols | Static Routing, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS (depending on license) |
| QoS | Supported |
| Energy Efficiency | Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15, ICES-3(A), CE, RoHS |
| Certifications | UL, TÜV, CCC, VCCI, Intertek |
| Manufacture Date | October 12, 2021 |
| Country of Origin | Made in China |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable, enterprise-grade |
Compatible Products
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Huawei QSFP28 100GE Transceivers
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Huawei SFP28 Transceivers (25GE SR/LR)
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Fiber optic cables (OM4, SMF, MPO)
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Huawei CloudEngine core switches (aggregation and spine layer)
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Enterprise servers (Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Huawei FusionServer)
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Firewalls (Huawei USG, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
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Virtualization platforms: VMware ESXi, Red Hat OpenShift, Hyper-V, Kubernetes
Ideal Use Cases
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Cloud Data Centers – Scalable backbone for cloud workloads
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Large Enterprises – Multi-department, multi-VLAN corporate networking
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AI/ML Clusters – High-speed low-latency networking for GPUs
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Big Data & Analytics – High-throughput for Hadoop/Spark workloads
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Media & Content Delivery – Reliable transport for video streaming & CDN
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Telecom/ISP Networks – Carrier-grade aggregation switch
Comparison Angle
The Huawei CloudEngine S6730-H28Y4C stands out with:
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Higher port flexibility compared to older Huawei S5720 series (25GE vs 1GE)
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Support for 100GE uplinks, delivering massive bandwidth scalability
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Carrier-grade certifications ensuring global compliance
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Advanced Layer 3 routing making it suitable for both enterprise and ISP use cases
Compared to Cisco Nexus or Arista switches, Huawei offers competitive pricing with enterprise-grade performance and strong energy efficiency advantages.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Huawei 25GE SFP28 Transceivers (SR/LR)
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Huawei 100GE QSFP28 Transceivers
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Fiber patch panels & MPO breakout cables
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Rack mount kits & PDUs
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Huawei USG Firewalls for secure deployments
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Huawei FusionServer or Dell/HPE enterprise servers