FAQs on S5600 Series Enterprise Switches
The QSFPTEK S5600 series of layer 2+/3+ network switches designed for data centers is a robust, high-performing, and dependable option.This switch is versatile enough to support RJ45, SFP, and SFP+ ports. Additionally, the S5600 has been equipped with advanced data center features such as MLAG, VXLAN, EVPN, VARP, and PFC, making it an ideal choice for use in various settings including campus networks, data centers, metropolitan areas, and small to medium-sized enterprises.There are four different configurations available, catering to different customer requirements.
FAQs on S5600 Series Switches
1、QSFPTEK S5600 Series Switches at a Glance
The table below shows all S5600 Series switches QSFPTEK provides.
2、Software and Protocol
Q1: What is MLAG? What are the advantages of MLAG？And do the S5600 series switches support it?
A: MLAG（Multichassis Link Aggregation Group） technology enables inter-device link aggregation, which permits access switches within the same state to negotiate link aggregation with a user-side device or server. This enhances link reliability from the card level to the device level. Additionally, M-LAG devices can be upgraded individually to ensure service traffic stability. Consequently, MLAG is extensively utilized in data center networks. It mainly applies to scenarios where a server or switch is dual-homed to a Layer 2, VXLAN, or Layer 3 network, or to a multi-level M-LAG scenario.
MLAG utilizes LAG hashing to evenly distribute traffic across multiple switches, allowing each switch to independently forward/route traffic without the need for a master switch. This approach enables MLAG to bundle additional links into LAGs, providing increased bandwidth for North & South as well as East & West traffic.
Unlike stacking, MLAG provides increased stability due to its dual management and control planes. MLAG is especially well-suited for geographically separated switches, as it minimizes error increases that can occur when stacking remotely separated switches.
Additionally, MLAG enables one switch to be upgraded at a time without affecting service, and can expand port capacity beyond the limitations of stacking by creating additional MLAGs to other switches located to the East or West.
If you have requirements for MLAG, you can choose QSFPTEK S5600 Series Switches.
Q2: Do S5600 series switches support stacking?
A: Sorry, S5600 series switches do not support stacking, if you need a stacking-enabled switch, you can choose QSFPTEK S5300 series stack switches，which support up to 8 switches stacking together.
Q3: Can the MLAG function be used for stacking? Is MLAG an Alternative to Stackable Switches?
A: Yes. MLAG is capable of expanding port capacity beyond the limits of switch stacking--simply adding another switch East or West by creating another MLAG to another switch. By utilizing MLAG, each switch has the ability to forward traffic independently without relying on a master switch. However, it is important to note that the number of switches that can be stacked is restricted, and any additional switch must be of the same vendor, model, software version, and license pack as the other members of the stack.
Q4: Can the QSFPTEK S5600 series switches support advanced features such as VXLAN/EVPN?
A: Yes,they can. EVPN serves as an overlay control plane that establishes virtual connectivity between layer 2/3 domains over an IP or MPLS network. On the other hand, VXLAN is a prevalent network virtualization overlay protocol that expands the layer 2 network address space from 4,000 to 16 million.
Q5: Do S5600 series switches support LACP?
A: Of course, all of QSFPTEK S5600 series switches support LACP，In addition to the 5600 series, other series of QSFPTEK switches also support LACP,such as the 5300 Series, 7300 Series, 7600 Series.
Q6: Do QSFPTEK S5600 Series Switches support Quality of Service (QoS)?
A：Yes, these S5600 Series Switches support QoS for high security.
Q7: Are QSFPTEK S5600 series switches IPv6 capable?
A: Yes, S5600 series switches are capable of operating on both IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack, facilitating IPv6 RIPng, and implementing IPv6 over IPv4 TUNNEL. It is suitable for deployment on either a pure IPv4/IPv6 network or a shared IPv4/IPv6 network.
Q8: What management capabilities are available for the QSFPTEK S5600 series switches?
A: They Support CLI/WEB/SNMP/SSH2.0/SSL for easy management.
3、Hardware
Q1： Can QSFPTEK S5600 series switches be operated on DC power?
A: No. QSFPTEK S5600 Series Switches only support the AC power supply.
Q2： Do I need to buy extra power supplies?
A: There is no need to do so, as the switch already includes the necessary power supplies.
Q3：How many power supplies are QSFPTEK S5600 series switches equipped with?
A:Specific information is as follows：
Q4：What is the number of fans present in the S5600 series switch, and are they capable of supporting hot-swapping?
A: S5600-24T8X、S5600-48T4X and S5600-48S4X provide 3 built-in fans, S5600-4T12X provides 2 fans.They do not support hot-swapping
Q5：What is the airflow direction of the S5600 series switches?
A: The airflow of S5600 series switches are all Front-to-Back.
Q6：Do S5600 series switches have the same maximum power consumption?
A:No,the specific maximum power consumption of each model is shown in the table below
4、Warranty and Support
Q1：What's the warranty of the hardware and technical support for QSFPTEK S5600 Series switches?
A: QSFPTEK S5600 Series Switches are backed by a 5-year warranty and lifetime technical support. Users who purchase from QSFPTEK can take advantage of complimentary post-sale support services.
Q2：If the S5600 series switches are discontinued, will support continue to be offered?
A: Yes. QSFPTEK will provide ongoing assistance during the duration of the limited warranty.
Q3：Is it possible to have a remote test?
A: Certainly, get in touch with your account manager and they will coordinate a remote test for you.
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