CE6856-48S6Q-HI High-Performance Optical Aggregation Switch
Product Overview
The Huawei CE6856-48S6Q-HI is a high-density, high-performance 10GE switch designed for data center access and campus aggregation. It provides 48 × 10GE SFP+ ports and 6 × 40GE QSFP+ uplink ports, delivering a non-blocking architecture, comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, and strong virtualization capabilities including VXLAN support.
Product Features
48 × 10GE SFP+ downlink ports for high-speed optical connections
6 × 40GE QSFP+ uplink ports for high-throughput data center connectivity
Supports VXLAN and EVPN for network virtualization and multi-tenant environments
iStack stacking allows multiple switches to operate as one logical switch
Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow design for efficient heat dissipation
Modular, redundant power and fan units for high availability
Supports automation via Huawei CloudFabric architecture
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | CE6856-48S6Q-HI |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10GE SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 40GE QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,071 Mpps |
| Stacking Technology | iStack |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC/DC |
| Airflow Design | Front-to-back or back-to-front |
| Dimensions | 1U rack-mountable |
| Application Scenarios | Data center access, campus aggregation |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Forwarding Rate | Switching Capacity |
| CE6856-48S6Q-HI | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 40GE QSFP+ | 1,071 Mpps | 1.44 Tbps |
| 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 |
| CE6881-48S6CQ-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 |
Latest Models in the Same Series
| Model | Highlights | Port Configuration |
| CE6865E-48S8CQ-B | Higher performance with 8x100GE uplinks | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 8 × 100GE QSFP28 |
| CE6866-48S8CQ-PB1 | Programmable data center switch | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 8 × 100GE QSFP28 |
| CE6881-48S6CQ-B | Designed for VXLAN, deep buffer applications | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 6 × 100GE QSFP28 |
