Description The Huawei eKitEngine S380-H8T3ST is a robust, high-performance Multi-Service Gateway designed for the SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) market. It is an “all-in-one” networking powerhouse that combines the functions of a high-speed router, a security firewall, and a wireless access controller (WAC) into a single, fanless rackmount chassis. SMEs & Branch Offices: Perfect for businesses with up to 500 users needing reliable internet egress. Hotels & Schools: Ideal for environments requiring a central controller to manage up to 128 Huawei eKit Wi-Fi Access Points. Retail & SOHO: A great fit for those who need a silent, energy-efficient device that provides secure VPN access and simplified network management via the Huawei eKit App. Key Features Triple WAN Flexibility: Equipped with 2 x GE Copper WAN ports and 1 x GE SFP Fiber WAN port, allowing for flexible fiber or copper uplinks and load balancing. 8-Port Gigabit LAN: Features 8 x GE Copper LAN ports for high-speed local device connectivity. Built-in Wireless Controller: Acts as a WAC to manage and configure Huawei eKit APs automatically, simplifying large-scale Wi-Fi deployments. App-Based Management: Fully compatible with the Huawei eKit App, allowing for remote deployment, one-click diagnosis, and management from your smartphone. Fanless Silent Operation: The efficient thermal design ensures the device stays cool without noisy fans, making it suitable for office environments. Enterprise Security: Integrated firewall features, NAT, ACL, and IPsec VPN support to keep business data secure. Technical Specifications Feature Specification Fixed WAN Ports 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T, 1 x GE SFP Fixed LAN Ports 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Max Users 500 Managed APs Up to 128 eKit APs Switching Capacity 16 Gbps Egress Bandwidth 2 Gbps Packet Forwarding Rate Upload: 500 Kpps / Download: 420 Kpps VPN Support IPsec VPN Installation Rackmount (1U), Desktop, or Wallmount Cooling Natural Heat Dissipation (Fanless) The Huawei S380-H8T3ST stands out for its high user capacity and its ability to function as a wireless controller for free. Most gateways in this price bracket support fewer users and require a separate device to manage Wi-Fi. With 16 Gbps switching capacity and 2 Gbps egress bandwidth, it ensures that your internal network and external internet connection never experience bottlenecks. Applications Hospitality: Manage guest Wi-Fi across dozens of rooms while maintaining a secure administrative network. Education: Provide stable internet for classrooms and staff offices with easy-to-manage VLANs. Secure Remote Work: Use the built-in VPN capabilities to securely connect branch offices or remote employees to the main corporate network.
