CE6857 48S6CQ EI High-Performance Optical Switch for Enterprise Networks
Product Overview
The Huawei CE6857-48S6CQ-EI is a high-density 10GE switch designed for data center access and high-performance campus network scenarios. Equipped with 48 × 10GE SFP+ ports and 6 × 100GE QSFP28 uplink ports, this switch offers outstanding Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, virtualization support, and flexible networking for cloud-based applications.
Product Features
48 × 10GE SFP+ ports for high-speed optical access
6 × 100GE QSFP28 uplinks for ultra-fast backbone connectivity
Supports VXLAN and EVPN to enable scalable data center virtualization
iStack stacking technology simplifies management and enhances resilience
Reliable front-to-back or back-to-front airflow designs
1U compact form factor with hot-swappable dual power supplies
Integrated into Huawei CloudFabric for automation and programmability
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | CE6857-48S6CQ-EI |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10GE SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 100GE QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 2.56 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,428 Mpps |
| Stacking Technology | iStack |
| Virtualization Support | VXLAN, EVPN |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-back or back-to-front |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC or DC modules |
| Deployment Scenario | Data center access, campus core or aggregation |
| Dimensions | 1U rack-mountable |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Forwarding Rate | Switching Capacity |
| CE6857-48S6CQ-EI | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 100GE QSFP28 | 1,428 Mpps | 2.56 Tbps |
| CE6857E-48S6CQ-B | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 100GE QSFP28 | 1,428 Mpps | 2.56 Tbps |
| CE6863E-48S6CQ-B | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 100GE QSFP28 | 1,428 Mpps | 2.56 Tbps |
| CE6857F-48T6CQ-B | 48 × 10GBase-T RJ45 | 6 × 100GE QSFP28 | 1,428 Mpps | 2.56 Tbps |
| CE6881-48S6CQ-B | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 100GE QSFP28 | 1,428 Mpps | 2.56 Tbps |
Latest Models in the Same Series
| Model | Highlights | Port Configuration |
| CE6865E-48S8CQ-B | Enhanced uplink performance with 8x100GE | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 8 × 100GE QSFP28 |
| CE6866-48S8CQ-PB1 | High-end model with advanced programmability | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 8 × 100GE QSFP28 |
| CE6881-48S6CQ-B | Deep buffer support and cloud-ready architecture | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 6 × 100GE QSFP28 |
