Description
Huawei CE8860-4C-EI CloudEngine 8800 74-Port Switch with 50×40GE QSFP+ and 24×10GE SFP+ ports. High-capacity modular data center switch, tested & working.
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | Huawei |
| Model | CE8860-4C-EI |
| Series | CloudEngine 8800 |
| Input Power Rating | 100–130V ~, 10A; 200–240V ~, 5A |
| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15, CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) |
| Certifications | CE, MET, EAC, ANATEL, VCCI, RoHS |
| Safety Features | Laser Radiation Class 1, UL Listed |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. |
| Manufacture Date | 02/2018 |
Product Features
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74 Active Ports – 50 × 40GE QSFP+ and 24 × 10GE SFP+ for high-density networking.
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Massive Switching Capacity – Up to 12.8 Tbps throughput and 3,600 Mpps forwarding rate.
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4-Slot Modular Chassis – Flexible scalability with premium line cards installed.
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Enterprise Reliability – Redundant hot-swappable PSUs and front-to-back cooling.
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Low Latency – <3 microseconds for ultra-fast packet forwarding.
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Carrier-Grade Certifications – Fully compliant with international safety and performance standards.
General Product Information
The Huawei CE8860-4C-EI CloudEngine 8800 Switch is a high-performance modular data center switch designed to deliver scalability, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-class reliability. This configuration comes fully loaded with premium line cards, providing a total of 74 active ports:
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50 × 40GE QSFP+ ports (three CE-88-D16Q cards plus two QSFP+ ports from the mixed card).
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24 × 10GE SFP+ ports (from one CE88-D24S2CQ mixed card).
With a switching capacity of up to 12.8 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 3,600 Mpps, the CE8860-4C-EI supports demanding workloads across cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT, HPC clusters, and telecom networks.
The 4-slot chassis supports redundant hot-swappable power supplies, front-to-back airflow, and flexible scalability, ensuring that your network can grow without downtime.
Perfect for large-scale enterprise networks, service providers, and hyperscale data centers, the Huawei CloudEngine CE8860-4C-EI is a future-proof solution for next-gen connectivity.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei |
| Model | CE8860-4C-EI |
| Series | CloudEngine 8800 |
| Form Factor | 4-slot modular chassis, 10U rackmount |
| Dimensions | 442mm (H) × 440mm (W) × 420mm (D) |
| Weight | ~28.5 kg (62.8 lbs) |
| Ports Installed | 50 × 40GE QSFP+, 24 × 10GE SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 3,600 Mpps |
| Latency | <3 microseconds |
| MAC Address Table | 512K entries |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable PSUs |
| Power Consumption | ~1,200W typical |
| Input Voltage | 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow |
| Operating Temp | 0°C – 45°C (32°F – 113°F) |
| Storage Temp | -40°C – 70°C (-40°F – 158°F) |
| Humidity | 5% – 95% non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, MET, EAC, VCCI, ANATEL, RoHS |
Compatible Products
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Works with Huawei CloudEngine series line cards (CE-88-D16Q, CE88-D24S2CQ, etc.).
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Compatible with QSFP+ and SFP+ transceivers (40GBASE-SR4/LR4/ER4, 10GBASE-SR/LR/ER, 1GBASE-SX/LX).
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Integrates with Huawei CloudEngine ecosystem and third-party servers (Dell, HP, IBM, Supermicro).
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Supports cloud, virtualization, and HPC workloads across Linux, VMware, and Windows Server environments.
Ideal Use Cases
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Large Enterprise Networks – backbone or aggregation switch.
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Telecom / ISP Core Networks – carrier-grade high-density switching.
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Data Centers – spine-leaf architectures with 40G/100G scalability.
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HPC & AI Clusters – low-latency, high-bandwidth workloads.
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Cloud Infrastructure – scalable connectivity for virtualization and storage fabrics.
Comparison Angle
Compared to older Huawei CloudEngine CE7800 and CE8800 series, the CE8860-4C-EI offers higher port density, modular scalability, and ultra-low latency. Its fully loaded configuration with premium line cards sets it apart as a ready-to-deploy enterprise-class solution, minimizing expansion costs down the road.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Huawei QSFP+ and SFP+ transceivers (40G/10G optics and cables).
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Huawei Cloud Engine CE8850/CE8860 expansion line cards.
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Rack PDUs and structured cabling kits.
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Enterprise servers (Huawei, Dell, HP, IBM) to pair with the switch.
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Huawei Cloud Engine 100G switches for aggregation layers.