H3C S5590-48P6XC-EI 48-Port PoE+ Layer 3 Ethernet Switch

• Campus access networks requiring dense PoE+ endpoint connectivity
• Enterprise office networks supporting IP phones, wireless access points, cameras, and other powered devices
• Branch and distributed-office infrastructure where Gigabit access and higher-speed uplinks are required
• Education networks connecting classrooms, administration areas, wireless infrastructure, and security devices
• Healthcare facilities requiring structured wired connectivity for networked endpoints
• Hospitality deployments supporting converged user, wireless, surveillance, and building-network services
• Retail environments connecting POS systems, wireless infrastructure, cameras, and operational devices
• SMB and mid-market core or aggregation deployments requiring Layer 3 switching capability
• Network modernization projects replacing older Gigabit access switches with PoE+ and 10G uplink capability
• Enterprise infrastructure refreshes where additional expansion and power-supply flexibility can support longer deployment cycles

• 48×10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet ports provide high-density Gigabit access
• PoE+ capability enables compatible powered endpoints to receive network connectivity and power through the switch
• 6×1G/10G BASE-X SFP+ ports provide flexible higher-speed uplink connectivity
• Layer 3 switching supports enterprise network segmentation and routed infrastructure designs
• 2.4 Tbps switching capacity supports high-volume switching workloads
• Packet forwarding performance is specified at up to 660 Mpps
• 1 expansion slot provides hardware expansion flexibility
• 2 power supply slots support configurable power architecture
• 2 fan tray slots support a modular cooling design
• Dedicated management Ethernet port simplifies out-of-band management architecture
• Console interface supports local device administration and deployment activities
• USB port provides an additional local management interface
• IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack capabilities support modern enterprise network environments
• IRF capability allows compatible S5590-series switches to participate in a resilient logical switching architecture
• Security and access-control capabilities support enterprise network protection and operational governance

• Brand: H3C
• Product Family: S5590-EI Series
• Model: S5590-48P6XC-EI
• Part Number / PID: LS-5590-48P6XC-EI
• Switch Type: Layer 3 Ethernet switch
• Access Ports: 48×10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet ports
• PoE: PoE+
• Uplink Ports: 6×1G/10G BASE-X SFP+ ports
• Expansion: 1 expansion slot
• Power Supply Slots: 2
• Fan Tray Slots: 2
• Console Port: 1 serial console port
• Management Port: 1 management Ethernet port
• USB Port: 1 USB port
• Memory: 2 GB
• Flash: 4 GB
• Packet Buffer: 9 MB
• Switching Capacity: 2.4 Tbps
• Latency: GE <5 µs; 10GE <3 µs
• Dimensions: 44 × 440 × 400 mm
• Weight: =7 kg when fully configured with power supplies, fan trays, and expansion cards
• Power Supply Options: PSR600-54A-B, PSR920-54A-B, PSR1600-54A-B supported for this model

• Why Choose This Product?

• Organizations choose the S5590-48P6XC-EI when they need more PoE+ access density without giving up higher-speed uplink options. Its 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, six 1G/10G SFP+ interfaces, expansion capability, and two power-supply slots create a stronger upgrade path than lower-density configurations in the same family. For procurement teams, the combination supports phased network modernization, endpoint growth, and infrastructure consolidation while reducing the need for an immediate switch replacement as requirements expand. Its modular power and fan architecture also provides useful deployment flexibility for enterprise lifecycle planning.