The Huawei CloudEngine S5731-S series switches were developed based on next-generation high-performing hardware and the Huawei Versatile Routing Platform (VRP). The CloudEngine S5731-S supports simplified operations and maintenance (O&M), intelligent stack (iStack), flexible Ethernet networking. It also provides enhanced Layer 3 features and mature IPv6 features. The CloudEngine S5731-S can be used in various scenarios. For example, it can be used as an access or aggregation switch on a campus network or as an access switch for Metropolitan Area Network.