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Huawei eKit S380-L4T1T Network Gateway
Key Features
Brand: Huawei
Multiservice gateway
WAN: 2xGE, LAN: 4xGE PoE+
PoE-budget: 50 W
1 Year Warranty
Huawei eKitEngine S380-L4T1T Multi-Service Gateway Product Overview
The Huawei eKitEngine S380-L4T1T is a next-generation gigabit enterprise gateway designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses, branch offices, boutique hotels, and clinic environments. This multi-service device seamlessly integrates essential enterprise functions, including core routing, local switching, hardware firewall protections, and wireless access control, into a single space-saving chassis. It offers a balance of packet forwarding efficiency, device security, and network scaling options
Key Features and Capabilities
Gigabit Routing and Forwarding Performance
The S380-L4T1T features an optimized hardware engine that handles heavy local traffic without bottlenecking. It delivers a total switching capacity of 8 Gbps and a packet forwarding rate of up to 420 Kpps for downloads and 300 Kpps for uploads. This processing backbone handles up to 2 Gbps of aggregate firewall and forwarding throughput, providing rapid data transitions for everyday internet tasks.
Multi User Capacity Optimization
Engineered to maintain stable connectivity for expanding business environments, the hardware architecture is built to support up to 150 to 200 concurrent user terminals. The internal processing system intelligently balances internal resources, ensuring stable performance across multiple connected office computers, IP cameras, and staff mobile devices.
Versatile Interface Distribution
The physical panel layout offers versatile local routing and switching combinations. The fixed interface setup consists of one dedicated Gigabit Ethernet WAN port and three dedicated Gigabit Ethernet LAN electrical ports. It also includes one flexible Gigabit Ethernet LAN/WAN combo port, which network administrators can reconfigure dynamically to serve as a secondary WAN link for redundant internet provider load balancing.
Built In Wireless Access Controller Functionality
To minimize hardware procurement costs, the gateway integrates built-in wireless access controller software. It manages downstream local access points seamlessly, supporting centralized network policy distribution, rapid barcode scanning configuration, and up to 16 separate virtual local area networks to isolate guest and internal enterprise departments completely.
Energy Efficient Fanless Architecture
Designed for flexible placement within silent office workspaces or guest environments, the gateway utilizes a passive cooling architecture requiring zero internal fans. This structural design ensures noise-free operation while eliminating fan failure issues. The unit is power efficient, maintaining a maximum power draw of just 6.11 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 Gateway
- Internal System Memory: 512 MB DDR4 RAM
- Flash Storage Capacity: 512 MB NAND Flash
- Maximum User Capacity: Up to 200 connected terminals
- Overall Switching Capacity: 8 Gbps total bus speed
- Packet Forwarding Rate: Upload 300 Kpps and Download 420 Kpps
- Physical Fixed WAN Ports: 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 Electrical Port
- Physical Fixed LAN Ports: 3 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: 2K entries
- Service Port Surge Protection: Common mode up to plus or minus 4 kV
- Maximum Power Consumption: 6.11 Watts
- Cooling Infrastructure: Fanless natural heat dissipation
- Physical Chassis Dimensions: 35 mm x 210 mm x 130 mm
Target Deployment Scenarios
Small Business Offices
Acts as the central network security perimeter, managing high-density office workstation demands while keeping internal communication channels isolated from public web threats.
Hospitality and Retail Outlets
Powers local point-of-sale equipment and office printing grids 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-L4T1T?
The gateway delivers an overall switching capacity of 8 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 dual WAN configurations by utilizing the dedicated Gigabit WAN interface alongside the flexible LAN/WAN combo port for backup routing.
Does the S380-L4T1T 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 variation in the same 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 an enclosed server rack to dissipate heat?
No the hardware runs silently via natural airflow cooling and features a compact desktop form factor suitable for office desks or wall-mount brackets
