Huawei CloudEngine CE6881-48T6CQ
CE6881-48T6CQ
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Huawei CloudEngine CE6881-48T6CQ Data Center Switch
Product Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine CE6881-48T6CQ is a next-generation, fixed-port 10GE access switch designed for high-performance data center networks and high-end campus networks . As part of the CloudEngine 6800 series, it features advanced hardware architecture with high-density 10GE access ports and 40GE/100GE uplink capabilities .
The switch provides 48 x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports for server access and 6 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 uplink ports, delivering a switching capacity of 2.16 Tbps . Built on Huawei’s VRP8 software platform, it supports extensive data center features including VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, M-LAG, and advanced telemetry .
The CE6881-48T6CQ can be deployed as a Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch in cloud data centers or as a core/aggregation switch in campus networks . It supports flexible airflow options (front-to-back or back-to-front) and features a compact 1U form factor, making it suitable for various data center environments .
Product Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CE6881-48T6CQ |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| 10GE Access Ports | 48 x 10GBASE-T RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 (each can be used as 40GE QSFP+ or split into 4 x 10GE/25GE ports) |
| Management Port | 1 x ETH management port (RJ45) |
| Console Port | 1 x Console port (RJ45) |
| USB Port | 1 x USB port |
| Switching Capacity | 2.16 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance | 940 Mpps |
| System Buffer | 42 MB |
| MAC Address Table Size | 256,000 entries |
| ARP Table Size | 256,000 entries |
| IPv4 FIB Table Size | 256,000 entries |
| IPv6 FIB Table Size | 80,000 entries |
| Maximum VRF Count | 4,096 |
| Maximum ECMP Paths | 128 |
| Maximum LAG Groups | 1,024 |
| Maximum Links per LAG Group | 128 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz quad-core |
| Memory | 4 GB DRAM |
| Flash Storage | 4 GB NAND, 64 MB NOR |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 (hot-swappable, 1+1 redundancy) |
| Fan Slots | 4 (hot-swappable, hot backup) |
| Airflow Options | Front-to-back or back-to-front |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 442 x 420 x 43.6 mm |
| Weight (with PSU and fans) | 8.5 kg |
| AC Input Voltage | 90V – 290V |
| DC Input Voltage | -38.4V – -72V |
| HVDC Input Voltage | 190V – 400V |
| Typical Power Consumption | 347 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 452 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 1,191 – 1,542 BTU/hr |
| Noise at 27°C | < 57 dBA |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (up to 1800m altitude) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% – 95% (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 5000 m |
Supported Features
| Feature Category | Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Virtualization | VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, VXLAN routing/bridging |
| High Availability | M-LAG (Multi-chassis Link Aggregation), iStack |
| Congestion Control | PFC, ECN, RoCE v1/v2, WRED |
| O&M and Telemetry | Telemetry, ZTP, NetStream, sFlow, ERSPAN+ |
| Programmability | OpenFlow, NETCONF, gRPC, OPS (Open Programmability System) |
| Management | SNMP, CLI, Web UI, REST API, iMaster NCE |
| Security | MACsec, 802.1x, RADIUS, HWTACACS, AAA |
| VLAN | Access, Trunk, Hybrid, QinQ, default VLAN |
| QoS | ACL, CAR, PQ, DWRR, WRED, traffic shaping |
| Multicast | IGMP Snooping, IGMP Proxy, PIM-SM, MBGP |
| Stacking | Supported |
Model Variants
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| CE6881-48T6CQ | Bare chassis (without PSU and fan modules) |
| CE6881-48T6CQ-B | 2 x AC power modules + 4 x fan modules, port-side intake |
| CE6881-48T6CQ-F | 2 x AC power modules + 4 x fan modules, port-side exhaust |





















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