Huawei CloudEngine CE6870-48S6CQ-EI-A Data Center Switch – Product Information

Name: Huawei CloudEngine CE6870-48S6CQ-EI-A - Refurbished & Tested - SunSpike
Brand: HUAWEI
SKU: CE6870-48S6CQ-EI-A

Product Overview

The Huawei CloudEngine CE6870-48S6CQ-EI-A is a next-generation, high-performance 10GE Ethernet switch purpose-built for data centers and high-end campus networks. As part of the CloudEngine 6800 series, it is designed to provide high-density server access, low latency, and robust reliability for cloud computing environments .

This 1U top-of-rack (ToR) switch features 48 x 10GE SFP+ downlink ports and 6 x 100GE QSFP28 uplink ports, offering a switching capacity of 2.16 Tbit/s and a forwarding performance of 720 Mpps . A standout feature is its 8 GB physical buffer, which effectively handles traffic bursts common in video and search services .

Built on Huawei’s VRP8 software platform, the CE6870-48S6CQ-EI-A supports advanced data center capabilities including VXLAN with BGP-EVPN for network virtualization, M-LAG for multi-device link aggregation and high reliability, and FCoE for converged data/storage traffic . The switch also supports programmable automation via Open APIs and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for simplified deployment and operations .

Product Specifications

Category	Item	Specification
Ports	Downlink Ports	48 x 10GE SFP+
	Uplink Ports	6 x 40/100GE QSFP28 (supports port splitting to 4 x 10GE or 4 x 25GE)
Performance	Switching Capacity	2.16 Tbit/s
	Forwarding Performance	720 Mpps
	System Buffer	8 GB
Processor & Memory	CPU	4 cores, 1.5 GHz
	DRAM	4 GB
	NOR Flash	64 MB
	NAND Flash	4 GB
Management	Management Port	1 x GE out-of-band (RJ45)
	Console Port	1 x RJ45
	USB Port	1
Power	Power Modules Supported	AC: 600 W; DC: 1000 W; HVDC: 1200 W
	Rated Voltage Range	AC: 100 V to 240 V; DC: -48 V to -60 V; HVDC: 240 V to 380 V
	Maximum Voltage Range	AC: 90 V to 290 V; DC: -38.4 V to -72 V; HVDC: 190 V to 400 V
	Typical Power	194 W – 240 W (depending on load)
	Maximum Power	323 W
Cooling	Cooling Method	Air cooling, hot-swappable fans
	Airflow Direction	Front-to-back or back-to-front (depending on modules)
	Fan Trays	4
Physical	Dimensions (W x D x H)	442 x 420 x 43.6 mm (1U)
	Weight	5.8 kg (without modules) / 8.6 kg (with modules)
Environment	Long-term Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (up to 1800 m); derates by 1°C per 220 m above 1800 m
	Storage Temperature	-40°C to +70°C
	Relative Humidity	5% to 95%, non-condensing
	Operating Altitude	Up to 5000 m
	Noise (Sound Pressure @ 27°C)	< 50.8 dB(A) (front-to-back); < 50.5 dB(A) (back-to-front)
	Noise (Sound Pressure @ 40°C)	< 66.8 dB(A) (front-to-back); < 66.7 dB(A) (back-to-front)
Reliability	MTBF	34.43 years
	Availability	0.9999936017
Key Features	Virtualization	VXLAN routing/bridging, BGP-EVPN
	High Availability	M-LAG, iStack, LACP
	Data Center Features	DCBX, PFC, ETS (lossless networking)
	O&M	Telemetry, NetStream, sFlow, ERSPAN
	Programmability	Open APIs, OPS (Open Programmability System)
	Protocols	MPLS, FCoE, IPv6