Connect to the switch via console or SSH. Use the following command to copy from your TFTP server:
<Huawei> tftp 192.168.1.100 get S5720-V200R021C00SPC100.cc
Or via FTP:
<Huawei> ftp 192.168.1.100
[ftp] get S5720-V200R021C00SPC100.cc
<Huawei> reboot
Confirm the reboot. The switch will load the new firmware. huawei switch firmware upgrade link
First, a crucial reality check. If you simply type "Huawei S5700 firmware download link" into a search engine, you will likely encounter third-party forums, file-sharing sites, or outdated blogs. Huawei does not host firmware on open HTTP directories. Instead, all official firmware is stored on the Huawei Support & Downloads portal, which requires user authentication. There are two primary reasons for this:
Therefore, the Huawei switch firmware upgrade link you need is not a single URL but a process. Connect to the switch via console or SSH
Before you even look for the download link, ensure you have the following:
Instead of sending you to a generic Huawei support page that asks for a contract login, use this official, accessible starting point: Or via FTP: <Huawei> ftp 192
Huawei Enterprise Support – Software Download (Public access for many models):
👉 https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/software
(Search your exact model, e.g., “S5720-28P-LI-AC”, then filter by “VRP8” or “VRP5”)
Alternative for older switches (no support contract):
Huawei’s official technical documentation portal:
👉 https://info.support.huawei.com/info-finder/enterprise – Enter your switch model → Click “Software” or “Release Notes”.
⚡ Pro tip: Always download the Release Notes first. They contain the mandatory upgrade path and pre-checks.