| Specification of S6730-H24X6C-V2 | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.6 mm x 442.0 mm x 420.0 mm(1.72 in. x 17.4 in. x 16.5 in.) |
| Chassis height | 1 U |
| Chassis weight (full configuration weight, including weight of packaging materials) | 8.9 kg (19.62 lb) |
| GE port | 24(GE and 10GE auto-sensing) |
| 10GE port | 24 |
| 40GE port | 6 |
| 100GE port | 6 (RTU upgrade) |
| ETH management port | Supported |
| Console port (RJ45) | Supported |
| USB port | USB 2.0 |
| CPU Frequency | 1.4 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB |
| Flash | Hardware: 2 GB |
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| Typical power consumption(30% of traffic load, tested according to ATIS standard) | 149 W |
| Maximum power consumption (100% throughput, full speed of fans) |
254 W |
| Heat dissipation mode | Air-cooled heat dissipation and intelligent fan speed adjustment |
| Number of fan modules | 4, Fan modules are pluggable |
| Airflow | Air flows in from the front side and exhausts from the rear panel |
| Long-term operating temperature |
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| Storage temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95%, noncondensing |
| Operating altitude | 0-5000 m |
| Acoustics (LpA) maximum | 52 dB(A) |
| Acoustics (LwA) maximum | 6.5B |
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| MTBF (year) | 62.27 |
| MTTR (hour) | 0.5 |
| Availability | > 0.99999 |
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What is a Switch?
A switch is a device that enables communication between two or more IT devices, such as computers, servers, printers, and more. It helps devices within a network share resources, including printers, file storage, internet access, and application processing. In simple terms, a switch acts as a "traffic hub" in a network.
Key Characteristics:
Intelligent Forwarding: Unlike a basic hub, a switch intelligently directs data packets only to the intended recipient device based on MAC addresses.
Efficient Communication: This targeted data transmission reduces unnecessary traffic, enhances network performance, and improves security within the local network.
Scalability: Switches come in various sizes, from small desktop models for home/office use to large modular switches for enterprise data centers.
Common Applications:
Connecting devices within a Local Area Network (LAN)
Building enterprise networks, data centers, or home networks
Supporting resource sharing and collaborative workflows
In summary, a switch is a fundamental networking device that efficiently manages and directs data flow, ensuring smooth and reliable communication between connected devices.
Core Functions of a Switch
The primary functions of a switch include:
VLAN Segmentation – Enhances network security by isolating traffic into separate virtual networks.
Targeted Forwarding – Improves network performance by accurately identifying and forwarding data only to the intended destination device.
Traffic Control – Optimizes network reliability and stability through mechanisms like Quality of Service (QoS) and loop prevention (e.g., Spanning Tree Protocol).
Link Aggregation – Increases bandwidth and provides redundancy by combining multiple physical links into a single logical channel.
