Jun 25, 2026
When you introduce a Huawei backbone switch into an existing network where Cisco switches were originally configured, issues with VLAN
Feb 26, 2026
With these two lines, you can transfer from the notebook USB Port to switch console mouth. Make sure the connection is reliable, open the securecrt software, and set exactly the same as the picture
Mar 30, 2026
With its excellent performance and rich functions, Huawei switches have become one of the preferred devices for many enterprise networks. This
Apr 05, 2026
How Do I Query the Optical Power of an Interface? You can run the display interface [ interface-type interface-number | slot slot-id ] transceiver verbose command to check the optical
Oct 01, 2025
Displaying Optical Module Information Context When the optical module on an interface is faulty, you can run the display commands to view information about the optical module. Related Information
Aug 17, 2025
Alternatively, run the display interface interface-type interface-number command in any view to check the physical status of a specified interface (based on the current state field in the command output).
Jun 23, 2026
To monitor interfaces on an RU or locate faults on interfaces, you can run the display remote-unit port brief command to view information about the interfaces, including the physical status, auto
Dec 28, 2025
Use the command display transceiver to view the optical module information of all optical ports, and use the command display transceiver interface interface-type interface-number to view the
Sep 02, 2025
There are two ways to configure observing ports: single configuration and batch configuration. The batch configuration of observing ports is equivalent to joining an observing port
Jan 15, 2026
When using switches, we may encounter many confusions, such as what types of optical modules are needed for different models of Huawei switches, and how to resolve issues encountered
Sep 16, 2025
Huawei Switch Discovery Tool: The Huawei Switch Discovery Tool is a free and open-source tool that can be used to discover Huawei network switches on a network.
Feb 19, 2026
1. Checking the Optical Module Type Log in to the switch through Telnet or console port to check the switch model. Run the display device command to check the
Nov 19, 2025
Taking the Huawei 5700 series switches as an example, the commands to view optical module information are as follows: View the
Jan 21, 2026
This article describes how to configure a local port mirroring of a port. This feature is called observing port by Huawei.
Jun 03, 2026
Troubleshooting S Series Switch Port and Interface Problems This document describes how to check the switch interface or port status and how to locate an interface physically down fault and restore the
Sep 22, 2025
What are the commonly used inspection commands for Huawei switches? Many data in Huawei switches need to be queried using commands,
Jan 27, 2026
In this situation, the Layer 2 remote observing port does not need to be added to the specified VLAN. All Huawei switch models except S2300-SI running V100R006C05 support Layer 2
Jul 13, 2026
A switch must use optical or copper modules that have been certified for use on Huawei switches. Non-certified optical or copper modules cannot ensure transmission reliability and may affect service
Dec 27, 2025
Mirroring sends a copy of the traffic through an observing port on a switch to a monitoring device for service analysis, without affecting the processing of original traffic on the source.
Sep 10, 2025
Example for Configuring Layer 2 Remote Port Mirroring Layer 2 Remote Port Mirroring Overview In Layer 2 remote port mirroring, an observing port is connected to a monitoring device
Aug 08, 2025
Example for Configuring Remote VLAN Mirroring Remote VLAN Mirroring Overview In remote VLAN mirroring, an observing port is connected to a monitoring device through an
May 02, 2026
Check Optical Module Parameters: If an optical module is installed in a running switch, you can run the display transceiver command to view parameters of the
May 18, 2026
This article shows the different port mirroring options of Huawei switches, each with a simple configuration example
Dec 19, 2025
Optical transceivers are widely applied in switches, network cards, routers and other communication devices. Checking transceiver parameters allows users to monitor real-time
Feb 04, 2026
A switch must use optical or copper modules that have been certified for use on Huawei switches. Non-certified optical or copper modules cannot ensure transmission reliability and may affect service
Jan 16, 2026
Converted interfaces go Up after the switch restarts and the configurations delivered when the split interface is in Offline state take effect. A 40GE interface cannot be split if it has been
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