Huawei eKit S380-H8T3ST Multi-Service Gateway

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

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.