H3C S5590-EI 48-Port Layer 3 Switch with 4x10GE Uplinks

• Enterprise campus access networking for connecting high-density desktop, endpoint, and business-user environments
• Core-to-access connectivity where 10GE SFP+ uplinks are required between network layers
• Branch and regional office infrastructure requiring managed Layer 3 Gigabit switching
• Converged enterprise networks carrying business, application, voice, and other IP-based traffic
• Network modernization projects replacing legacy Gigabit switching infrastructure
• Virtualized infrastructure connectivity where higher-speed uplinks are needed for server-facing network paths
• Data center access deployments requiring dense copper connectivity with 10GE uplink capability
• IPv4/IPv6 enterprise networks requiring dual-stack management and forwarding support
• Infrastructure expansion projects using the available expansion slot for additional connectivity or functions
• Business continuity and network resilience planning using dual power-supply slots and scalable switching architecture

• 48× 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports provide high-density copper connectivity for enterprise endpoints
• 4× 1/10GE SFP+ ports support higher-speed uplinks and network-layer interconnection
• Layer 3 switching supports enterprise routing and converged network architectures
• 2.4Tbps switching capacity supports high-volume internal traffic handling
• 672Mpps packet forwarding capability is specified for the platform
• IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack management and forwarding support modern network environments
• Static routing plus protocols including RIP, OSPF, BGP, and IS-IS support varied enterprise designs
• One expansion slot provides a path for additional networking or specialized capabilities
• Two power-supply slots support infrastructure designs requiring power-source flexibility
• Two fan tray slots support serviceable cooling architecture
• Dedicated console, management Ethernet, and USB interfaces simplify administration and maintenance
• Security capabilities include features for network access control, attack protection, and traffic protection
• VLAN, QoS, STP/RSTP/MSTP, and related network functions support structured enterprise segmentation and traffic management
• Designed for converged service networks spanning campus, enterprise, and data center access environments
• Supports infrastructure modernization without requiring a move away from established Gigabit copper access

• Brand: H3C
• Product Family: S5590-EI Series
• Model: S5590-48T4XC-EI
• Part Number / PID: LS-5590-48T4XC-EI
• Product Type: Layer 3 Ethernet Switch
• 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports: 48
• 1/10GE SFP+ Ports: 4
• Expansion Slot: 1
• Console Port: 1
• Management Ethernet Port: 1× 10/100/1000BASE-T
• USB Port: 1
• Switching Capacity: 2.4Tbps
• Packet Forwarding Rate: 672Mpps
• RAM: 4GB
• Flash: 1GB
• Packet Buffer: 9MB
• Power-Supply Slots: 2
• Fan Tray Slots: 2
• Power Input: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz; DC -48V to -60V
• Dimensions: 440 × 400 × 44mm
• Weight: =7kg
• Operating Temperature: -5°C to 45°C
• Operating Relative Humidity: 5%–95%, non-condensing
• Layer 3 Routing: Static routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS
• VLAN Support: 802.1Q VLAN and related VLAN functions
• IPv4/IPv6: Dual-stack management and forwarding support

• Why Choose This Product?

• Organizations choose the H3C S5590-48T4XC-EI when they need 48 high-density Gigabit copper ports plus 10GE uplink capability without paying for a PoE-oriented configuration. Its Layer 3 routing, IPv4/IPv6 support, expansion slot, and two power-supply slots make it a practical platform for enterprise LAN upgrades, campus modernization, and scalable network architecture. The four 10GE SFP+ ports distinguish it from higher-uplink-density variants, while the 48 copper ports make it more endpoint-focused than the 28-port models. For procurement teams, the model offers a balanced path between immediate port-density requirements and longer-term infrastructure expansion, reducing the need for premature platform replacement.