Quick Start Guide

S5720I-6X-PWH-SI-AC
and S5720I-10X-PWH-SI-AC
Issue: 06 (2020-12-30)
Part Number: 31500ACG

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

1 Packing List
Chassis
Installation accessory package:
- Warranty Card - Quick Start Guide - Power connector - Screws - OT terminals
- Positioning sticker - Installation kit - Hose clamps - Key to the maintenance compartment

2 Safety Guidelines
To ensure personal and equipment safety, observe all the safety precautions on the equipment and in
this document. WARNING and CAUTION items do not cover all the safety precautions and are only
supplementary to the safety precautions.
Follow all the safety precautions and instructions provided by Huawei. The safety precautions outlined
in this document are only requirements of Huawei and do not include general safety requirements.
Huawei is not liable for any consequence that results from violation of regulations pertaining to safe
operations or safety codes pertaining to design, production, and equipment use.
CAUTION

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference. In such an
environment, the user is required to take adequate safety measures.
Class A products are products that have received EMC Class A certification.
During equipment transport and installation, prevent the equipment from colliding with objects like doors, walls, or shelves.

NOTE
Figures in the document are for reference only and may be different from actual devices.

3 Site Environment
Switches can be pole- or wall-mounted outdoors.
The temperature and humidity in the site must be within the operating temperature and humidity
ranges required for the switches. For the operating temperature and relative humidity ranges required
for the switches, see the S5700 Hardware Description .
Grounding the switch helps protect it from lightning, electromagnetic interference, and electrostatic
discharge. For a PoE-capable switch, grounding the switch also ensures that it can properly supply
power to powered devices (PDs).

4 Surge Protection
Network cables used outdoors must be buried underground or routed through steel pipes to protect
the switches from lightening. Do not route network cables overhead.
If the network ports on the switches are connected to devices on a street pole, no surge protector needs
to be installed. If the network ports are connected to devices on a tower, a network port surge protector
must be installed.
To protect network ports from lightning, use 8-line surge protectors or Huawei certified 4-line surge protectors.
When installing a network port surge protector, connect the IN ports to network devices and connect
the OUT ports to network ports of the switches.
If fiber reinforcing ribs are used, ensure that they are properly grounded to protect the switches from lightning.
To prevent the switch or the interconnected device from being damaged, ground the switch before
powering it on. The ground resistance must be less than 10 ohms.

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5 Commissioning the Switch
If the switch needs to be commissioned, do so before it is pole- or wall-mounted.

5.1 Using the Web Management System for the First Login

Before You Start

If you do not save the configuration in 10 minutes after entering the initial configuration mode, the
system will exit this mode and restore the factory settings.
If the web pages cannot be displayed normally, your web browser may need an upgrade. For details
about the web browser requirements, see the Web-based Configuration Guide of the switch.
Login Procedure
Step 1 Power on the switch.
Step 2 Connect your computer to any Ethernet port of the switch using an Ethernet cable.
Step 3 Hold down the MODE button for 6 seconds or longer. When the PoE mode indicator turns green,
the switch enters the initial configuration mode. In this mode, the IP address of the switch is set to
192.168.1.253/24, and the admin user level is set to 15 automatically.
Step 4 Configure an IP address for the computer, which is in the same network segment as the default IP
address of the switch.
Step 5 Start the web browser on the computer, enter https://192.168.1.253 in the address box, and press
Enter to display the initial login page. The default username and password are available in S Series
Switches Default Usernames and Passwords. If you have not obtained the access permission of
the document, see Help on the website to find out how to obtain it.

NOTE

In V200R020C00 and later versions, the switch does not have a

default web login password. You need to create a user name
and set a password when logging in to the web system for the
first time.

Step 6 Configure the switch. The web-based configuration page provides basic and optional configuration items.
The basic configuration enables you to log in to the switch using the web management system, and the
optional configuration enables you to log in to the switch using Telnet or STelnet. Only parameters for the
basic configuration are described below. For details about the optional configuration and more information
about the product, see the Configuration Guide for your switch on the Huawei support website.

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 Configuration Item Description
Management IP Address Mandatory. Enter the management IP address of the switch, in dotted decimal notation.
Mask Mandatory. Select a subnet mask from the drop-down list box.
Old Password Mandatory. Enter the old password for the default web user.
WEB User Password Mandatory. Enter a new password for the default web user.
To ensure password strength, the password must contain at least two types of the following:
lowercase letters, uppercase letters, digits, and special characters (such as ! $ # %), and
cannot contain any space or single quotation mark.
Confirm Password Mandatory. Enter the new password again.
WEB User Level Optional. Select a user level from the drop-down list box. The user of level 3 or higher has
management rights.

Step 7 Click Apply to save the configuration. When you exit from the initial login page, either of the
following situations will occur depending on the management IP address you configured:
If the management IP address is in the same network segment as 192.168.1.253/24, the system jumps to the
web login page directly.
If the management IP address is not in the same network segment as 192.168.1.253/24, you cannot log in to
the switch again using the web management system. You need to configure another IP address for your
computer to make the computer and switch reachable from each other.
On the web management system, you can access Quick Config and then quickly finish the configurations
of VLAN isolation and interconnection by selecting the Switching and Routing options.

Now, you can log in to the switch using the web management system, Telnet, or STelnet to maintain the switch.

5.2 Using the Console Port for the First Login

Before You Start

The console cable is not delivered with the switch and needs to be separately purchased if needed.
The display information may differ on different product models.
Install third-party terminal simulation software on the PC by referring to user manual or online help.

Login Procedure

Step 1 Power on the switch.

Step 2 Use a console cable to connect the switch to a PC.
Step 3 Start the terminal simulation software, create a connection, select a serial port, and set communication
parameters in consistent with the default configuration of the switch's console port, as listed below:
Transmission rate: 9600
Data bit (B): 8
Parity bit: None
Stop bit (S): 1
Flow control mode: None

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Step 4 Press Enter in subsequent steps until the following information is displayed on the terminal simulation
software, and then enter the password. The default username and password are available in S Series
Switches Default Usernames and Passwords.
Login authentication
NOTE
Username:admin In V200R020C00 and later versions, the
Password:
Warning: The default password poses security risks. switch does not have a default console
The password needs to be changed. Change now? [Y/N]: y
Please enter old password: port login password. You need to set a
Please enter new password: password when you log in to the switch
Please confirm new password:
The password has been changed successfully through the console port for the first time.
<HUAWEI>
The password entered in interactive mode is not displayed on the screen.
If you do not change the authentication mode and password after entering the user view, the authentication
password used for next login is the one configured during the first login.
You can run commands to configure the device. Enter a question mark (?) whenever you need help.
For more information, see the Configuration Guide for your switch on the Huawei support website.

6 Installing the Switch

Scenario 1: Pole Mounting
Before You Start
The depth of the S5720I-6X-PWH-SI-AC is 110 mm.
The depth of the S5720I-10X-PWH-SI-AC is 100 mm.
In pole-mounted installation scenarios, the switch must be mounted to a vertical round pole.
When installing the switch, use the installation kit and hose clamps delivered with the switch.
Wear protective gloves during installation. 390 mm
Never install the switch while the power is on.
Keep the paint coating on the surface of the switch intact. If there is any peeling
paint, re-paint the switch to protect the switch from corrosion.
Required Items and Tools
Protective gloves M6 inner hex torque screwdriver Ladder 300 mm
Phillips torque screwdriver (with a shaft of at least 130 mm in length) 100 mm/110 mm

Installation Procedure
Step 1 Use the positioning sticker to mark the Step 2 Open the hose clamps. M6
installation position of the installation
kit on the pole.

3 N·m

Step 3 Feed the hose clamps through the installation

kit (mounting side).

Positioning sticker

Cable hole

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Step 4 Install the installation kit (mounting side) onto the pole. Ensure that the top of the installation kit
is flush with the top of the positioning sticker.
A standard hose clamp is used for poles with a An optional hose clamp is used for
diameter of 48 mm to 114 mm. poles with a diameter of 114 mm
to 380 mm.
M6

3 N·m

UP Position the hose clamp around the pole and

feed the loose end of the hose clamp into the saddle.
Tighten the hose clamp around the pole and close
the hose clamp.
Tighten the screw on the hose clamp using the
inner hex torque screwdriver.

Step 5 Install the installation kit (device Step 6 Mount the switch onto the pole.
side) onto the switch.
M4 (4 PCS) M6 (1 PCS)

1 N·m 3 N·m

Scenario 2: Wall Mounting

Before You Start

Ensure the wall is made of reinforced concrete and is able to bear at least 800 N. Ensure the wall can
sustain a tension of 1.25 kN exerted outwards vertical to the wall without being damaged.

Required Items and Tools

Protective gloves Marker Expansion bolts Spirit level

Hammer drill Ladder Socket wrench M6 inner hex torque screwdriver

Phillips torque screwdriver (with a shaft of at least 130 mm in length)

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Space Planning
300 Unit: mm

≥ 300

000 ≥ 300
≥1

1200-1600

Installation Procedure
Step 1 Mark the four drilling positions on Step 2 Drill holes and install expansion bolts.
the installation kit (mounting side).

UP

Drilling
position

Ø8
Hammer drill

Step 3 Install the installation kit (mounting side) Step 4 Install the installation kit (device side)
onto the wall. onto the switch.
M4 (4 PCS)
M6 (4 PCS)

1 N·m
3 N·m
UP

UP

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Step 5 Mount the switch onto the wall.
M6 (1 PCS)

3 N·m

7 Cabling the Switch

NOTE

The cables connected to the switch must be routed along the inner side of the pole.
The ground cable must be purchased separately, The cross-sectional area of the ground cable conductor
should be equal to or greater than 4 mm2 or 10 AWG.

7.1 Connecting the Ground Cable to the Switch

Step 1 Connect one end of the ground cable to the switch. Step 2 Connect the other end of the ground
M6 cable to the pole ground bar.

M6

3 N·m

3 N·m

Pole ground bar

7.2 Connecting Cables to the Maintenance Compartment

Cable Outlet Diameter Requirements
No. Cable Type Supported Cable Outer Diameter
1 2 3 4
Optical fiber/ 8±0.5 mm to 9.6±0.5 mm (on the left outlet) and
1
Optical cable 13.3±0.5 mm (on the right outlet)
2 Ethernet cable Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cables
DC or AC output
3 9.3±0.5 mm
power cable
AC input power 9.5±0.5 mm (on the left outlet) and 14±0.5 mm
4
cable (on the right outlet)

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Connecting Procedure
Step 1 Open the maintenance compartment door. Step 2 Connect power cables to the power connector.
M5 (6 PCS) Live wire

Neutral wire
2.8 N·m

Screw
NOTE

The key for the maintenance compartment door and

the power connector are included in the installation
accessory package that comes with the switch.

WARNING

Never install or remove switches and power cables when

Step 3 Connect cables to the maintenance
the power is on.
compartment.
The external power supply system must be connected to a
circuit breaker (20 A is recommended). For safety purposes,
do not use a switch without a circuit breaker.
The internal 110 V or 220 V AC power supply is used only
for external power conversion. It has no circuit breaker,
regulated voltage circuit, or surge protection. Therefore, do
not connect cables when the power is on.
Pay attention to the position of the +/- or L/N labels when
connecting power cables to power sockets. Connect the live wire
of an AC power cable to the socket marked with an L, the neutral
wire to the socket marked with an N, and PE cables to the PE
cable ground terminals in the maintenance compartment.
Ensure no power cables have metal parts exposed to air.

1 2 5 6 No. Cable Type Connected Network or Device

Optical fiber/
1 Optical network
3 4 Optical cable
2 Ethernet cable Ethernet or PoE PD
3 S5720I-6X-PWH-SI-AC: External 24 V device
AC power cable
1 2 5 6
S5720I-10X-PWH-SI-AC:
3 4 DC power cable
4 DC power cable External 12 V device, two outputs at most
5 AC power cable External 110 V or 220 V device
6 AC power cable 110 V or 220 V AC power supply that
provides power to the switch

NOTE

Maximum length of a fiber that can be coiled up in a fiber management tray (FMT): 20 m (for a single
bare fiber) or 1 m (for a single fiber pigtail). If two fibers are used, this length is halved.
The S5720I-6X-PWH-SI-AC does not support 110 V input or 110 V output.

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8 Verifying the Installation
1. Check whether the installation kit is securely installed and whether all screws are tightly secured.
2. Check whether all cables are reliably connected with correct polarity and no short circuit.
3. Check whether there are any empty screw holes. If there are, install screws in the empty holes.
4. Check whether the waterproof rubber bungs are properly inserted into idle cable outlets.

9 Power-On Check
Power on the switch and check indicators on the switch.
If the built-in power supply indicator PWR is steady green, the power module is supplying power.
If the system status indicator SYS blinks green slowly, the system is operating properly.
Check service configurations of the switch, for example, whether the switch is reachable and can be
queried on the NMS.

NOTE

For details about different states of the indicators, see the S5700 Hardware Description .
S5720I-10X-PWH-SI-AC is used as an example.

10 Closing the Maintenance Compartment Door

WARNING

After the maintenance compartment door is closed, tighten the captive screws on the door. Waterproof rubber bungs
must be inserted into the idle cable outlets to prevent water intrusion.

Procedure

Step 1 Close the maintenance compartment door, and tighten the captive screws.
Step 2 (Optional) Install a cable cover (part number: 98010812), which needs to be separately
purchased.

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 M5 (6 PCS)

2.8 N·m M5 (2 PCS)

1.3 N·m

11 Obtaining Product Documentation and Technical Support

Log in to Huawei enterprise technical support website
(https://support.huawei.com/enterprise), and select a specific product model and
version to find its documentation.
Log in to Huawei enterprise support community
(https://forum.huawei.com/enterprise) and post your questions in the community. Huawei Enterprise
Technical Support

I Trademarks and Permissions

and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2020. All rights reserved.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written
consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Qualification Card

Unique Identifier: trade name: HUAWEI; product name: Switch;
model number: S5720I-6X-PWH-SI-AC, S5720I-10X-PWH-SI-AC PASS
Responsible Party- U.S. Contact Information
Huawei Technologies USA Inc.
5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, Texas 75024
Main: 214-919-6000 / TAC Hotline: 877-448-2934
FCC Compliance Statement ( for products subject to Part 15)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

I Open Source Software Notice

The Open Source Software Notice lists notices on open source software components used by the
product. Visit Huawei enterprise technical support website for the Open Source Software Notice.

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