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Huawei CE6881H-48S6CQ Data Center Switch Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine 6881H‑48S6CQ‑B is a fixed 1 RU data center switch delivering high-density server connectivity with 48 × 10 GE SFP+ access ports and 6 × 100 GE QSFP28 uplinks (configurable as 40/100 GE). It includes 2 × 600 W AC power modules and 4 hot-swappable fan trays, supporting front-to-back or reverse airflow. Powered by Huawei’s YunShan platform with VRP8, it delivers 2.16 Tbps switching capacity and 954 Mpps forwarding performance, while supporting advanced features like VXLAN/BGP‑EVPN, M‑LAG, PFC/ECN, RoCE v1/v2, Zero Touch Provisioning, and telemetry
Highlights
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Ultra‑dense access: 48 × 10 GE SFP+ server ports + 6 × 100 GE QSFP28 uplinks (40/100 GE breakout).
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High performance: 2.16 Tbps switching and 954 Mpps throughput.
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Cutting-edge fabric features: VXLAN/BGP‑EVPN, M‑LAG, PFC, ECN, RoCE v1/v2, iStack, NSH, plus Zero Touch Provisioning and telemetry.
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Flexible cooling: Supports front-to-back or back-to-front airflow based on deployment requirements.
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High availability: Dual AC power supplies and hot-swappable fan modules, with maintenance-friendly front-facing access.
Recommended Accessories
Accessory | Category | Description |
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100 GE QSFP28 optics / DAC | Uplink Module | Supports 40/100 GE uplink flexibility |
10 GE SFP+ optics / DAC | Access Module | Optional server connectivity ports |
PAC600S12‑EF/EB 600 W AC PSU | Power Supply | Front/Rear installable, hot-swappable |
FAN‑031A‑F/B Fan Tray | Cooling | Hot-swappable; supports front-to-back or reverse airflow |
Comparison with Similar Models
Feature / Model | 6881H‑48S6CQ‑B (front intake) | 6881H‑48S6CQ (bare chassis) | 6881H‑48S6CQ‑F (rear intake) |
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10 GE Ports | 48 × SFP+ | 48 × SFP+ | 48 × SFP+ |
100 GE Uplinks | 6 × QSFP28 | 6 × QSFP28 | 6 × QSFP28 |
AC Power Modules | 2 × 600 W AC | — | 2 × 600 W AC |
Fan Trays | 4 × front intake | — | 4 × rear intake |
Airflow Direction | Front-to-back (reversible) | Flexible | Rear intake |
Switching Capacity | 2.16 Tbps | — | — |
Forwarding Rate | 954 Mpps | — | — |
Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
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Model | Huawei CloudEngine 6881H‑48S6CQ‑B |
Ports | 48 × 10 GE SFP+; 6 × 100 GE QSFP28 (40/100 GE breakout) |
Switching Capacity | 2.16 Tbps |
Packet Forwarding Rate | 954 Mpps |
System Buffer | 42 MB |
CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz |
Memory & Storage | 4 GB DRAM, 64 MB NOR, 4 GB NAND flash |
Fabric & Virtual Features | VXLAN/BGP‑EVPN, M‑LAG, iStack, NSH, programmable APIs |
Congestion & QoS | PFC, ECN, RoCE v1/v2, WRED |
O&M & Analytics | Telemetry, ZTP, NetStream, ERSPAN+, sFlow |
Power Supplies | 2 × 600 W AC hot-swappable (front intake) |
Cooling | 4 × fan trays with front/rear airflow |
Power Consumption (typ/max) | 194 W / 349 W |
Heat Dissipation | 662–1,191 BTU/hr |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 442 × 420 × 43.6 mm |
Weight (full config) | 7.8 kg |
Operating Temp & Altitude | 0–40 °C (≤ 1,800 m, derated) |
Noise Level (27 °C) | < 58 dBA front-to-back; < 57 dBA back-to-front |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, RoHS, EMC Class A |
Redundancy & Resilience | Hot-swappable PSUs & fans; clear status LEDs; M-LAG support |
Stacking & Virtualization | Supports stacking, hardware gateway capabilities, programmable APIs |
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