HUAWEI 2*GE WAN, 8*GE LAN (HW-S380-S8P2T)

I have taken a look at the Huawei S380-S8P2T Multi-Service Gateway. The Huawei S380-S8P2T is a device that helps small and medium businesses keep their networks running. The Huawei S380-S8P2T has two Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports and eight Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, giving offices, shops, hotels and other places the wired connections they need.

The Huawei S380-S8P2T also supports PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus). With a PoE power budget of up to 124W, the Huawei S380-S8P2T lets compatible devices—such as wireless access points, IP phones and security cameras—receive both power and network connectivity through a single Ethernet cable.

The Huawei S380-S8P2T can switch data at 16Gbps. Offers an advertised egress bandwidth of 2Gbps. It can manage up to 64 access points, making the Huawei S380-S8P2T a good choice for businesses that want to build or expand their network with an easy-to-integrate device.

Key Features

• 2 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports: It connects to internet services or supported WAN network connections.
• 8 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports: It connects computers, printers, switches, access points, and other wired network devices.
• 124W PoE+ power budget: It supplies power to compatible PoE-enabled devices through Ethernet cables.
• 16Gbps switching capacity: It supports data switching between network devices.
• 2Gbps egress bandwidth: It provides a bandwidth capacity for network traffic leaving the gateway.
• Supports up to 300 users: The HW S380-S8P2T lists a user capacity of 300.
• Manages up to 64 access points: It supports centralized access point management for wireless networks.
• Compact metal enclosure: It is suitable for desk or wall mounting.
• Fanless design: It uses natural heat dissipation, helping provide operation.
• Business networking features: It is designed for network connectivity, traffic management, and supported gateway services.

Technical Specifications

• Brand | Huawei
• Product Name S380-S8P2T Multi-Service Gateway
• Model | S380-S8P2T
• Huawei Part Number | 98012180
• Product Type | Multi-Service Gateway
• WAN Ports | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet
• LAN Ports | 8 × Gigabit Ethernet
• Ethernet Port Speeds | 10/100/1000Mbps
• PoE Support | PoE+
• Total PoE Power Budget | 124W
• Switching Capacity 16Gbps
• Egress Bandwidth | 2Gbps
• Maximum User Capacity | 300
• Managed Access Points | Up to 64
• Chassis Material | Metal
• Cooling | Natural heat dissipation, fanless
• Installation | Desktop or wall mounting
• Typical Power Consumption | 12.4W
• Maximum Power Consumption | 145.8W including up to 124W PoE output
• Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C at 0–1800m altitude
• Operating Humidity | 5%–95%, non-condensing
• Dimensions (H × W × D) | 35 × 210 × 130mm ( dimensions)
• Maximum Dimensions | 35 × 210 × 136.3mm
• Net Weight | 1.5kg
• Packaged Dimensions | 150 × 275 × 200mm
• Packaged Weight | 1.8kg
• Power Supply | AC power adapter

Specifications are based on Huawei’s product information. Maximum power consumption includes PoE power supplied to devices.

Where Can You Use the Huawei S380-S8P2T?

• Office networks
• Hotels and hospitality
• Retail shops and supermarkets
• Schools and training centers
• IP surveillance systems
• Medium-sized businesses
• Branch offices

Technical Knowledge: What Should You Know?

• What is a Multi-Service Gateway?

A multi-service gateway is a networking device that helps connect a network to external networks and supports network management and traffic-handling functions. The exact features available depend on the device software and configuration.

• What are WAN and LAN ports?

WAN (Wide Area Network): It uses WAN ports to connect the gateway to an internet service or another external network.

LAN (Local Area Network): It uses LAN ports to connect devices such as computers, printers, switches, and access points.

The two WAN ports provide connection options. Automatic failover or load balancing depends on supported configuration and software features.

• What is PoE+?

The Huawei S380-S8P2T supports PoE+, which stands for Power over Ethernet Plus. PoE+ can deliver more power than standard PoE, allowing devices, like high‑performance wireless access points or IP cameras, to receive both data and electricity through a single Ethernet cable.

PoE+ means Power over Ethernet Plus. PoE+ allows compatible devices to receive power and network data over the same Ethernet cable. PoE+ can reduce the need for power adapters near wireless access points, IP phones, and cameras. The S380‑S8P2T has a PoE budget of 124W. The power available to each device and the number of devices that can be powered simultaneously depend on each device’s own requirements and on the total 124W budget.

What does 16Gbps switching capacity mean?

The 16 Gbps switching capacity shows how much data the S380‑S8P2T can move through its switching system under specified conditions. The 16Gbps switching capacity is not the same as the speed of the internet or the speed of a WAN connection.

• Does it support Wi‑Fi?

The S380‑S8P2T is a gateway, not a stand‑alone Wi‑Fi access point. The S380‑S8P2T can be used with wireless access points to build a business Wi‑Fi network.

• Is it suitable for every network?

Before you buy the S380‑S8P2T, we suggest you check the required WAN setup, the network capacity, the supported access points, the PoE power requirements, and the software compatibility for your installation.

Why do you need the Huawei S380‑S8P2T?

If your business must connect wired devices, power compatible network equipment, and manage a growing network from a compact device, the Huawei S380‑S8P2T is a practical solution to consider.

The S380‑S8P2T has 2 Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports, 8 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and a 124W PoE+ budget, which help simplify network installation and cut down the need for power adapters on supported devices. The fanless design of the S380‑S8P2T also makes it suitable for places where quiet operation’s essential.