Description
Huawei CE5855-48T4S2Q-EI 48-Port Gigabit Switch with 10G/40G uplinks. High-performance Layer 3 enterprise switch for scalable, energy-efficient networking.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd |
| Model | CE5855-48T4S2Q-EI |
| Series | CloudEngine 5800 |
| Product Type | Layer 3 Ethernet Switch |
| Ports | 48 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Uplinks | 4 x 10GE SFP+, 2 x 40GE QSFP+ |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A), 21 CFR 1040.10/1040.11 (laser compliance) |
| Certifications | UL Listed, CE, MET, TÜV, EAC, VCCI, RoHS, ANATEL, KC |
| Laser Classification | Class 1 Laser Product |
| Safety Standard | UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
| Date of Manufacture | March 2018 |
| Country of Origin | Made in China |
| Manufacturer Address | Huawei HQ, Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen |
Product Features
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48 Gigabit Ethernet ports for flexible high-speed LAN connectivity
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4 x 10GE SFP+ and 2 x 40GE QSFP+ uplinks for fiber and aggregation layers
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Layer 3 managed switch with advanced routing and VLAN support
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High switching capacity for enterprise and data center workloads
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Energy-efficient design certified RoHS and Green Product standards
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Global compliance certifications (FCC, CE, UL, MET, TÜV, ANATEL)
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Enterprise reliability from Huawei’s CloudEngine 5800 Series
General Product Information
The Huawei CE5855-48T4S2Q-EI CloudEngine 5800 Series Switch is a high-performance enterprise switch built to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure networking for businesses, campuses, and data centers. Equipped with 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, it supports large-scale LAN deployments with seamless performance.
For uplink flexibility, the switch includes 4 x 10GE SFP+ and 2 x 40GE QSFP+ ports, making it ideal for high-speed aggregation and future-ready network expansion. The Layer 3 switching architecture offers advanced features such as dynamic routing, VLAN segmentation, and QoS (Quality of Service), ensuring optimized traffic management for voice, video, and cloud applications.
Certified by global safety and compliance standards (FCC, CE, UL, MET, TÜV, RoHS), this switch guarantees secure, energy-efficient performance while meeting international deployment requirements.
Whether for enterprise IT networks, educational institutions, or data centers, the Huawei CE5855-48T4S2Q-EI delivers enterprise-grade reliability and scalability at a competitive cost, making it a smart long-term networking investment.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei |
| Model | CE5855-48T4S2Q-EI |
| Series | CloudEngine 5800 |
| Product Type | Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Ports | 48 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Uplinks | 4 x 10GE SFP+, 2 x 40GE QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 1.28 Tbps (series typical) |
| Forwarding Rate | ~952 Mpps (series typical) |
| VLAN Support | 4K VLANs |
| Routing Protocols | Static Routing, RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS |
| QoS | Supported |
| Power Input | AC, auto-ranging |
| Compliance | FCC, ICES-3(A), RoHS |
| Certifications | UL Listed, MET, CE, TÜV, EAC, VCCI, ANATEL, KC |
| Laser Safety | Class 1 Laser Product |
| Form Factor | Rackmount, 1U |
| Weight | ~12–14 lbs (approx.) |
Compatible Products
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Huawei SFP+ 10GE and QSFP+ 40GE transceivers
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Fiber optic patch cables (single-mode & multimode)
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Huawei CloudEngine aggregation/core switches
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Huawei USG firewalls for enterprise security
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Enterprise servers (Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Huawei FusionServer)
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OS Compatibility: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Kubernetes
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise IT Networks – Scalable backbone for large offices
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Educational Campuses – VLAN segmentation for faculty & students
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Data Centers – High-performance aggregation switch
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Unified Communications & VoIP – Prioritized traffic with QoS
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SMBs & Growing Enterprises – Cost-effective Layer 3 switch
Comparison Angle
The Huawei CE5855-48T4S2Q-EI provides:
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More uplink flexibility (10G + 40G) than older Huawei S5720 series
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Higher switching capacity vs. Huawei CE5850 predecessors
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Energy efficiency & RoHS compliance compared to legacy Cisco Catalyst 4500 models
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Competitive pricing with enterprise-grade performance comparable to Cisco Nexus or Arista switches
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Huawei 10G SFP+ Transceivers (SR, LR)
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Huawei 40G QSFP+ Transceivers
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Fiber optic MPO breakout cables
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Rack mount kits & patch panels
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Huawei USG Next-Gen Firewalls
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Huawei FusionServer enterprise servers