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Huawei eKit S380-H8T3ST Network Gateway – 2*GE WAN, 1*GE(SFP) WAN, 8*GE LAN, Up to 500 Users
Key Features
Brand: Huawei
Wi-Fi 6
1.775 Gbps
Smart Antenna
PoE Powered
Compact Design
1 Year Warranty
Huawei eKitEngine S380-H8T3ST Multi-Service Gateway Product Overview
The Huawei eKitEngine S380-H8T3ST is an enterprise-grade high-performance gigabit gateway router engineered for medium-sized businesses, corporate branch offices, multi-floor hotels, and digital schools. This all-in-one multi-service device seamlessly consolidates core routing, local switching, hardware firewall protections, and wireless access control into a single compact rackmount unit. It delivers a strategic balance of high-density port distribution, fiber uplink integration, rapid packet forwarding speed, and network scaling capacity
Key Features and Capabilities
Gigabit Routing and Multi Provider Performance
The S380-H8T3ST features an optimized hardware engine that processes heavy corporate data loads without network bottlenecks. It delivers a total layer two and layer three switching capacity of 16 Gbps alongside a peak firewall forwarding throughput of up to 2 Gbps. This processing backbone accelerates data transitions for demanding everyday enterprise internet tasks.
High Device Concurrency Management
Built to maintain completely stable network operations for expanding workplaces, the gateway architecture reliably manages active states for up to 500 concurrent user terminals. The internal routing engine continuously optimizes processing resources, ensuring stable performance across multiple connected office computers, communication systems, and smart automation hardware.
Fiber Uplinks and High Density Interface Distribution
The physical panel layout offers versatile local routing, fiber deployment, and switching combinations across eleven distinct gigabit ports. The fixed interface setup consists of two dedicated Gigabit Ethernet WAN electrical ports alongside one high-speed Gigabit SFP optical WAN port to enable secure fiber backhaul links and multi-provider load balancing. The downlink layout features seven dedicated Gigabit Ethernet LAN electrical ports and one flexible Gigabit Ethernet LAN/WAN combo port for high-density local hardware aggregation.
Integrated Wireless Access Controller Functionality
To minimize hardware procurement costs, the gateway integrates built-in wireless access controller software out of the box. It manages downstream local access points seamlessly, supporting centralized network policy distribution, rapid barcode scanning configuration, and separate virtual local area networks to isolate guest and internal enterprise departments completely.
Energy Efficient Fanless 1U Rackmount Chassis
Designed for flexible placement within standard server racks or quiet workspace environments, the gateway features a standard 1U metal housing powered by a built-in AC mains power supply. It utilizes a passive cooling architecture requiring zero internal fans. This structural design ensures noise-free operation while eliminating fan failure issues, keeping maximum power draw at just 11.5 Watts under full operational traffic.
Comprehensive Cloud Management and O and M
As an integral component of the Huawei eKit ecosystem, the device can be provisioned and tracked remotely through a centralized cloud framework. Network administrators can execute zero-touch deployment and real-time maintenance diagnostics via an intuitive web management system or a dedicated mobile application, significantly lowering on-site technical overhead.
Technical Specifications
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- Device Classification: Multi-Service Corporate Edge Rackmount Gateway
- Internal System Memory: 1 GB DDR4 RAM
- Flash Storage Capacity: 512 MB NAND Flash
- Maximum User Capacity: Up to 500 connected terminals
- Overall Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps total bus speed
- Packet Forwarding Performance: Up to 2 Gbps firewall throughput
- Physical Fixed WAN Ports: 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 Electrical Ports
- Physical Fiber WAN Ports: 1 x Gigabit SFP Optical WAN Port
- Physical Fixed LAN Ports: 7 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 Electrical Ports
- Physical Flexible Ports: 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN/WAN Inter-switchable Port
- MAC Address Entry Table: 8K entries
- Service Port Surge Protection: Common mode up to plus or minus 4 kV
- Power Input Method: Internal AC Power Module 100 Volts to 240 Volts
- Maximum Power Consumption: 11.5 Watts
- Cooling Infrastructure: Fanless natural heat dissipation
- Physical Chassis Dimensions: 43.6 mm x 442.0 mm x 160.0 mm
Target Deployment Scenarios
Medium Business Offices
Acts as the central network security perimeter, managing high-density office workstation demands across multiple departments while keeping internal communication channels isolated from public web threats.
Powers local point-of-sale equipment, digital signage, and physical surveillance cameras through physical gigabit links while driving dedicated separate voucher networks for visiting customers.
Primary Education and Clinics
Maintains stable communication loops across classrooms or consultation rooms while enabling simple remote maintenance options for non-technical facility managers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum throughput capability of the Huawei S380-H8T3ST?
The gateway delivers an overall switching capacity of 16 Gbps along with a total firewall forwarding performance of up to 2 Gbps.
How many internet service provider lines can this gateway accept?
The device supports up to four WAN configurations by utilizing the two dedicated Gigabit WAN electrical ports, the Gigabit SFP optical WAN interface, and the flexible LAN/WAN combo port for backup routing.
Does the S380-H8T3ST feature Power over Ethernet outputs?
No this specific model uses standard non-PoE electrical ports. For built-in power capabilities, consider the alternative PoE-enabled hardware variations in the S380 family
Can this gateway manage wireless access points directly?
Yes the system includes integrated access controller functions to discover, configure, and monitor connected indoor access points without a standalone hardware controller.
Does the device require active fan cooling inside a server rack?
No the hardware runs silently via natural airflow cooling and features a fanless rackmount form factor suitable for quiet office environments or enclosures.
