CE6865E-48S8CQ-B High-Density Spine Switch with SDN and EVPN
Short Description:
The Huawei CE6865E-48S8CQ-B is a high-performance 10G/100G spine switch designed for next-generation data centers. It features 48 × 10GE SFP+ and 8 × 100GE QSFP28 ports, delivering ultra-high forwarding capacity, low latency, and rich virtualization and SDN features.
Product Details:
The CE6865E-48S8CQ-B is part of the Huawei CloudEngine 6800 series. This 1U switch is ideal for spine-layer deployments in medium to large data centers, supporting scalable virtualization with EVPN and VXLAN. It supports real-time network telemetry and full programmability with OpenFlow and NETCONF, providing comprehensive visibility and automation. Its carrier-class reliability and modular power/fan design support long-term operations in demanding environments.
Key Features:
48 × 10GE SFP+ ports for server or leaf switch connections
8 × 100GE QSFP28 uplink ports for high-speed spine connectivity
Switching capacity of up to 2.4 Tbps
Full Layer 2/3 functionality, large routing tables
Supports VXLAN, EVPN, and SDN protocols
Real-time telemetry for intelligent O&M
1U compact design with hot-swappable dual power supplies
Programmable with NETCONF, RESTCONF, OpenFlow
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
| Model | CE6865E-48S8CQ-B |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10GE SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 8 × 100GE QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 2.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1785 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 144K |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-back or back-to-front |
| Virtualization Support | VXLAN, EVPN |
| SDN Protocols | OpenFlow, NETCONF, RESTCONF |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 442 mm × 600 mm × 43.6 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 11.5 kg |
| Power Redundancy | Dual AC/DC hot-swappable |
Similar Models Comparison:
| Model | 10GE Ports | 100GE Ports | Switching Capacity | Use Case |
| CE6865E-48S8CQ-B | 48 | 8 | 2.4 Tbps | Spine layer in large DCs |
| CE6863E-48S6CQ-B | 48 | 6 | 2.16 Tbps | Spine/aggregation switch |
| CE6857E-48S6CQ-B | 48 | 6 | 2.16 Tbps | Cloud-ready aggregation |
| CE6881-48S6CQ-B | 48 | 6 | 2.4 Tbps | High-density 10G deployments |
