Huawei S5735S-L8T4X-QA3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch | 8-Port L3 Managed Switch with 4×10G SFP+ Uplinks

Buying Guide

The Huawei S5735S-L8T4X-QA3 pairs 8 Gigabit RJ45 access ports with 4×10G SFP+ uplinks in a fanless, stackable Layer 3 switch — built for SMB network cores, FTTH/ISP aggregation, and data-centre access layers that need real routing (not just switching) without a full core-switch price tag. This page covers the real specification, what it uplinks to, and how to get it running — genuine Huawei hardware, GST-invoiced, shipped fast across India, in stock and typically shipping within 1–2 business days. The fanless, compact design also matters in practice for SMB buyers — this is a switch that can sit in a quiet office wiring closet rather than requiring a dedicated, ventilated server room, while still offering the Layer 3 routing and iStack scalability a growing network eventually needs.

Server Compatibility

As an access/aggregation switch rather than a server component, "compatibility" here is about what connects into it — servers with standard Gigabit or 10G SFP+ NICs from any of these vendors uplink to it without issue, regardless of which server chassis vendor they came from:

• Dell PowerEdge

  Standard Gigabit RJ45 or 10G SFP+ server NICs connect directly to this switch's ports.

• HP ProLiant

  Standard Gigabit RJ45 or 10G SFP+ server NICs connect directly to this switch's ports.

• Lenovo ThinkSystem

  Standard Gigabit RJ45 or 10G SFP+ server NICs connect directly to this switch's ports.

• Supermicro

  Standard Gigabit RJ45 or 10G SFP+ server NICs connect directly to this switch's ports.

Virtualization & OS Compatibility

This is a Layer 2/3 switch, not a server — it doesn't run a hypervisor itself, but it's the network layer beneath virtualization hosts and is commonly deployed alongside these platforms:

• VMware ESXi hosts

  Uplinks ESXi hosts' 10G SFP+ NICs at full switching capacity.

• Proxmox VE hosts

  Uplinks Proxmox hosts' 10G SFP+ NICs, including for clustered/HA setups.

• Hyper-V hosts

  Uplinks Hyper-V hosts' Gigabit or 10G NICs for standard virtualization networking.

• Linux server racks

  Standard Gigabit/10G connectivity for any Linux-based server rack.

Official Intel Drivers & Documentation

For firmware updates and configuration documentation, use Huawei's own official enterprise support portal rather than a third-party source — we don't host firmware files ourselves. Keeping firmware current also matters for security patches on a device that's likely to sit at your network edge for years.

Compatible SFP+ Modules

The 4 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports accept standard SFP+ modules and cables — the same types used across most 10G networking equipment, not a proprietary Huawei-only connector:

Installation Guide

1. 1
   Rack or shelf-mount the switch

   It's fanless and compact — suitable for a standard rack or a quiet wiring closet shelf.

2. 2
   Connect power

   Connect to a 100–240V AC supply using the included power cable.

3. 3
   Connect access-layer devices

   Connect servers, access points, or downstream switches to the 8 Gigabit RJ45 ports.

4. 4
   Connect uplinks

   Use the 4 × 10G SFP+ ports to uplink to your core switch or router with a DAC cable or SFP+ transceiver.

5. 5
   Access management

   Connect via CLI, the Web UI, or Huawei eSight to configure VLANs, routing, and security policies.

6. 6
   Configure Layer 3 routing if needed

   Set up static routes, RIP, or OSPF depending on your network design.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions