Why IT buyers validate H3C H3CUS118-P before PO
H3C H3CUS118-P is listed under the H3C Aolynk Product line as a ethernet switch. This note is written for procurement and network engineers who need a verified fit check—not brochure copy. Facts below come from the public supplier product page; anything missing (PoE budget watts, switching capacity, MAC table size, stacking, exact dimensions) is treated as unconfirmed until you re-check the live page or an official datasheet.
Verified product identity
- Brand: H3C
- Model / SKU: H3CUS118-P
- Product code (MPN): 9801A483
- Series: H3C Aolynk Product
- Product type: Ethernet Switch
- Configuration: Fixed Ethernet Switch
- Condition on listing: Original New
Supplier product page: H3C H3CUS118-P
Verified description and port facts
- H3C H3CUS118-P Ethernet Switch. H3C US118-P Ethernet Switch (16GE, 2SFP, PoE, AC).
- Product Type: Ethernet Switch
- Series: H3C Aolynk Product
- Configuration: Fixed Ethernet Switch
- Product Code: 9801A483
- Condition: Original New
- Model: H3CUS118-P
- Description: H3C US118-P Ethernet Switch (16GE, 2SFP, PoE, AC)
Port story from verified text: 16GE, 2SFP, PoE, AC. Uplink details are limited on the public listing; confirm uplink speed and media from the live product page and your design package.
Role fit: where this SKU usually lands
Based only on the listed port layout, buyers typically shortlist this class of fixed access/edge switch for:
- Wired access for workstations, printers, or IoT where the GE count matches the closet plan
- PoE edge for APs, cameras, or phones—only if PoE is explicitly on the SKU you are ordering
- Small aggregation or closet uplink using the listed SFP/SFP+ path, subject to optic and fiber validation
This SKU is listed with PoE/PoE+ copper ports on the product page—confirm PoE budget, class support, and cabling distance against your AP/camera load before you freeze the BOM.
Configuration questions to close before you buy
- Exact SKU string: does the PO match H3CUS118-P and product code 9801A483 with no missing -P/-HP/-E suffix?
- Port math: are copper and uplink counts enough for day-1 plus growth without an unplanned second switch?
- Power & thermal: Power is listed as AC on the product page. Plan rack PDU phase, cord type, and whether a dual-supply design is required at the site standard.
- Software/features: management model, VLAN/ACL/QoS expectations—confirm on datasheet; do not invent feature parity from the series name.
- Optics plan: if SFP is required, which part numbers and distances are approved in your standard?
- Lead time & spares: one cold spare per site or N+1 for multi-closet rollouts?
Deployment checklist (practical)
- Update design docs with the exact SKU and product code from the product page
- Label ports and uplinks before install; keep a photo of the rear power inlet for rack records
- Stage firmware and baseline config in the lab if your change process requires it
- Validate link lights, PoE negotiation (if any), and uplink to aggregation before production cutover
- Record serials, RMA path, and support contact in the CMDB
Listing Q&A extracted from the product page
- What is the Model specification for H3CUS118-P? H3CUS118-P lists Model as H3CUS118-P. Use this value when checking datasheet requirements, quotation details, and deployment compatibility.
- What is the Product Code specification for H3CUS118-P? H3CUS118-P lists Product Code as 9801A483. Use this value when checking datasheet requirements, quotation details, and deployment compatibility.
- What is the Product Type specification for H3CUS118-P? H3CUS118-P lists Product Type as Ethernet Switch. Use this value when checking datasheet requirements, quotation details, and deployment compatibility.
- What is the Series specification for H3CUS118-P? H3CUS118-P lists Series as H3C Aolynk Product. Use this value when checking datasheet requirements, quotation details, and deployment compatibility.
Sourcing note
Use the live listing for availability and the latest wording: H3C H3CUS118-P on ITMall. Prefer ordering by both model and product code (9801A483) to avoid suffix mistakes in multi-SKU families.
Summary and disclaimer
H3C H3CUS118-P should be selected when the verified port/power profile matches the closet design—not when the series name merely “sounds right.” Technical claims in this article are limited to the linked public product source. Official H3C datasheets or release notes may add performance limits, software features, and environmental ratings; re-verify those before large rollouts. Unverified third-party quotations are out of scope.