Product Overview
Huawei CloudEngine CE9860-4C-EI is a high-performance fixed data center switch designed for cloud-scale core and aggregation scenarios. It delivers ultra-low latency, high-density 100GE/400GE connectivity, and supports intelligent network automation, making it ideal for large data centers and cloud service providers.
Product Details
The CE9860-4C-EI belongs to Huawei’s CE9860 series, offering line-rate 400GE/100GE switching with advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 features and fully programmable SDN capabilities. With a compact 2U design and high port density, this switch supports high-speed interconnects and provides a reliable foundation for next-generation data center fabrics.
Product Features
4 x 400GE QSFP-DD ports and 32 x 100GE QSFP28 ports
2U fixed design with front-to-back airflow
Up to 6.4 Tbps switching capacity
Ultra-low latency ideal for HPC and cloud workloads
Supports VXLAN, EVPN, and BGP for virtualized networking
Telemetry and Open Programmability APIs
Carrier-class reliability and hot-swappable power/fan modules
Compatible with Huawei’s iMaster NCE-Fabric SDN controller
Product Specifications
| Specification | Description |
| Model | CloudEngine CE9860-4C-EI |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| 400GE Ports | 4 x 400GE (QSFP-DD) |
| 100GE Ports | 32 x 100GE (QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.4 Bpps |
| Latency | <1 μs |
| SDN Support | OpenFlow 1.3, NETCONF, gRPC |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, BGP EVPN |
| Management | SNMP, CLI, iMaster NCE |
| Airflow | Front-to-back / Back-to-front (configurable) |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable fans and power modules |
| Power Supply | Dual AC/DC |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 442 x 600 x 88.1 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 15.6 kg |
| Application Scenarios | Data center spine/aggregation/core layer |
Detailed Model Comparison Table
| Model | 400GE Ports | 100GE Ports | Switching Capacity | Use Case |
| CE9860-4C-EI | 4 | 32 | 6.4 Tbps | Spine/Core in large DCs |
| CE9860-32CQE | 0 | 32 | 3.2 Tbps | Leaf/Spine aggregation |
| CE8850-32CQ-EI | 0 | 32 | 6.4 Tbps | Compact aggregation |
| CE9870-10C-EI | 10 | 48 | 12.8 Tbps | 400GE core networks |
Latest Models in CE Series
| Model | Highlight Features | Max Port Density | Key Application |
| CE9860-4C-EI | 400GE/100GE high-density fixed switch | 4 x 400GE, 32 x 100GE | DC core/aggregation |
| CE9870-10C-EI | Higher 400GE scale, AI fabric optimized | 10 x 400GE, 48 x 100GE | AI & hyperscale data centers |
| CE12808 | Modular, scalable 100GE/40GE switching | Up to 192 x 100GE | Modular core switching |
| CE6865-48S6CQ | Fixed 25GE/100GE intelligent switch | 48 x 25GE + 6 x 100GE | DC access/aggregation |
