Huawei CloudEngine CE6856-48S6Q-HI – Product Documentation

Product Overview

The Huawei CloudEngine CE6856-48S6Q-HI is a high-performance, fixed-configuration 1U top-of-rack (TOR) switch designed for data center networks and high-end campus enterprise environments. It belongs to the CloudEngine 6800 series, which are next-generation 10GE Ethernet switches known for high density, low latency, and advanced data center features .

This model is equipped with 48 x 10GE SFP+ downlink ports for high-density server access and 6 x 40GE QSFP+ uplink ports for high-speed spine connectivity . The 40GE ports can be flexibly split into four 10GE ports each, providing up to 72 x 10GE ports for enhanced network scalability .

The CE6856-48S6Q-HI supports a comprehensive suite of data center technologies including VXLAN with BGP-EVPN for network virtualization, TRILL for large Layer 2 networks, iStack for high-performance stacking (up to 16 members), and M-LAG for inter-device link aggregation . It is designed with flexible airflow options (front-to-back or back-to-front) and employs energy-efficient chips with dynamic fan speed adjustment based on real-time power consumption, contributing to reduced operational costs .

This switch is ideal for use as a high-density 10GE access layer device in cloud data centers, or as an aggregation/core node in enterprise campus networks. It integrates seamlessly with Huawei CloudFabric solutions and can be managed via SDN controllers, offering a programmable and open network architecture .

Product Specifications