Huawei CloudEngine CE6881-48S6CQ-F AC dual
CE6881-48S6CQ-F AC dual
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Huawei CloudEngine CE6881-48S6CQ-F AC Dual Product Documentation
Product Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine CE6881-48S6CQ-F is a next-generation, high-performance 10GE access switch purpose-built for data center networks and high-end campus network deployments. As part of the CloudEngine 6800 series, this fixed-configuration switch delivers high port density, ultra-low latency, and advanced data center features essential for building scalable, simplified, and open cloud-oriented network infrastructures .
The CE6881-48S6CQ-F features an advanced hardware architecture with 48 x 10GE SFP+ downlink ports and 6 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 uplink ports, enabling flexible server access and high-bandwidth upstream connectivity. Each QSFP28 port can also operate as a 40GE QSFP+ port, providing deployment flexibility . The switch offers a switching capacity of up to 2.16 Tbit/s and a forwarding performance of 1,440 Mpps .
Designed for reliability, this model is equipped with dual AC power modules supporting 1+1 redundancy and four hot-swappable fan modules with 3+1 backup capability, ensuring continuous operation and simplified maintenance . The switch leverages Huawei’s VRP8 software platform and supports a comprehensive suite of features including VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, M-LAG, and advanced network virtualization capabilities, making it a versatile foundation for modern cloud data centers .
Product Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CloudEngine CE6881-48S6CQ-F |
| Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable, 1U chassis height |
Ports & Interfaces
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 10GE SFP+ Ethernet optical ports |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 Ethernet optical ports |
| Console Port | 1 x RJ45 console port |
| Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ETH management port (RJ45) |
| USB Port | 1 x USB port for deployment and file transfer |
Performance & Capacity
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | 2.16 Tbit/s |
| Forwarding Performance | 1,440 Mpps |
| Latency | < 1 µs |
| MAC Address Table Size | 256,000 entries |
| Routing Table Size | 256,000 entries |
| ACL Rules | 15,000 |
| VLAN Count | 4,094 |
| Multicast Groups | 32,000 |
| Jumbo Frame | 9,600 bytes |
| Processor | 1.4 GHz, four-core |
| DRAM | 4 GB |
| NAND Flash | 4 GB |
Power Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Supply Configuration | Dual AC power modules (1+1 redundant backup) |
| Rated Input Voltage | 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum Input Voltage Range | 90 V AC to 290 V AC, 45 Hz to 65 Hz |
| Maximum Input Current | 8 A (at 100 V AC to 240 V AC) |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 349 W |
| Typical Power Consumption | 161 W (static) |
| Maximum Heat Dissipation | 1,191 BTU/hour |
| Power Supply Surge Protection | 6 kV common mode / 6 kV differential mode (AC) |
| Hot-swappable Power Modules | Yes |
Cooling System
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fan Modules | 4 x pluggable fan modules |
| Fan Redundancy | 3+1 backup, hot-swappable |
| Airflow Direction | Port-side air intake or port-side air exhaust (module-dependent) |
| Noise (27°C, sound pressure) | < 58 dB(A) for port-side exhaust; < 57 dB(A) for port-side intake |
| Noise (40°C, sound pressure) | < 75 dB(A) |
| Heat Dissipation Mode | Air cooling, active |
Physical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.6 mm x 442.0 mm x 420.0 mm (1.72 in. x 17.4 in. x 16.5 in.) |
| Maximum Dimensions (depth) | 43.6 mm x 442.0 mm x 446.1 mm (with rear handle) |
| Weight | 7.8 kg (17.2 lb) |
Environmental Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Long-term Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) at 0–1800m altitude |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) |
| Long-term Operating Relative Humidity | 5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Long-term Operating Altitude | ≤ 5000 m (16,404 ft.) |
| Storage Altitude | ≤ 5000 m (16,404 ft.) |
Key Features & Protocols
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Device Virtualization | iStack (up to 16 switches stack), M-LAG (Multi-chassis Link Aggregation) |
| Network Virtualization | VXLAN routing and bridging, BGP-EVPN, QinQ access VXLAN |
| Layer 2 Protocols | MLAG, MSTP, VLAN, QinQ, IGMP Snooping |
| Layer 3 Routing | Static route, VRRP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS |
| Data Center Features | PFC, ECN, RDMA, RoCEv1/v2 support |
| Traffic Analysis | NetStream, sFlow |
| O&M | Telemetry, Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), iMaster NCE-Fabric integration |
| MPLS Support | Yes |
| SDN Compatibility | iMaster NCE-Fabric, Ansible-based automation, Open APIs |




















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