Huawei CE9800 Series Switches
Huawei's CloudEngine 9800 Series, featuring flagship models CE9855 and CE9865, is engineered to meet the demands of next‑generation data centers, cloud infrastructure, and campus core networks. These robust systems deliver unmatched port density and intelligent performance for environments requiring massive throughput, ultra‑low latency, and intelligent adaptability.
Why Choose Huawei CloudEngine 9800 Series?
Exceptional Switching Capacity
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CE9855-32DQ: Up to 32 × 400 GE QSFP‑DD ports plus 2 × 10 GE SFP+ uplinks, with 25.6 Tbps switching capacity and 4.8 Mpps forwarding rate.
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CE9865‑4C: A modular chassis with four slots, supporting up to 128 × 100 GE QSFP28 or 32 × 400 GE QSFP‑DD ports; 25.6 Tbps switching and 4.8 Mpps forwarding performance.
These capabilities position the 9800 Series as ideal core or aggregation switches in large‑scale data centers and enterprise campuses.
Massive Port Density & Future‑Ready Connectivity
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400 GE high-density: 32-port 400 GE uplink on CE9855 supports huge bandwidth backbones.
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Flexible modular design: CE9865 chassis allows tailored port configurations—up to 128 × 100 GE or 32 × 400 GE—for optimal scalability.
This flexibility future-proofs infrastructure to accommodate evolving network needs.
Intelligent Traffic Optimization
The CloudEngine 9800 Series integrates Huawei’s iLossless algorithm for real-time traffic analysis and adaptive flow control, ensuring zero packet loss and seamless transport even under heavy loads.
Advanced Telemetry & Visibility
The switches support proactive analytics—gRPC, OAM telemetry, NetStream, ERSPAN+, and programmable packet event logging—enabling precise, real-time network insight and proactive maintenance.
Key Features
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Robust Modular Scalability: CE9865 chassis supports hot-swappable cards and dual power/fan modules, facilitating gradual capacity expansion and maintenance without downtime.
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Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Features include LACP, hardware-based BFD (BGP/OSPF/IS-IS), DPFR, MoFRR, and M-LAG, ensuring redundancy across multiple layers.info.support.huawei.com+2e.huawei.com+2info.support.huawei.com+2
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Data Center Protocol Support: Full support for 1588v2, VXLAN routing/bridging, BGP-EVPN, MACsec encryption, and PFC/AI ECN for congestion control.e.huawei.com
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Energy-Conscious Efficiency: Supports dynamic power allocation and intelligent cooling to manage power consumption even at full load.mrtlink.com
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Seamless Lifecycle Management: Integrates with Huawei’s eSight and iMaster NCE platforms for unified configuration, real-time telemetry, and automated troubleshooting.mrtlink.com+5e.huawei.com+5e.huawei.com+5
Conclusion
The CloudEngine 9800 Series stands at the pinnacle of Huawei’s data center switch portfolio. With ultra-high port density (100 GE to 400 GE), breakneck switching capacity, intelligent traffic optimization, and resilient architecture, it’s the ideal choice for organizations building large-scale cloud and enterprise networks that demand maximum efficiency and future scalability.
