Product Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine CE8861-4C-EI-B is a next-generation fixed switch designed for high-performance data center spine or core network roles. It supports up to 4 × 400GE and 12 × 100GE ports in a compact 1U form factor. As part of the CE8800 series, it provides ultra-high density, ultra-low latency, and full programmability for cloud-ready, AI-driven, and high-bandwidth application scenarios.
Product Details
CE8861-4C-EI-B supports advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 features, full VXLAN and EVPN support, and seamless integration with Huawei’s iMaster NCE SDN controller. It’s ideal for scenarios requiring 400GE uplinks, helping enterprises and service providers build scalable and future-proof data center networks with full visibility and automation.
Product Features
4 × 400GE + 12 × 100GE high-speed ports
Switching capacity up to 6.4 Tbps
Supports VXLAN, EVPN, BGP-EVPN, and SRv6
Built-in Telemetry and real-time network visibility
SDN-enabled with iMaster NCE for automated orchestration
Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Compact 1U design with front-to-back airflow
Product Specifications
| Specification | Description |
| Model | CloudEngine CE8861-4C-EI-B |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| 400GE Ports | 4 × 400GE (QSFP-DD) |
| 100GE Ports | 12 × 100GE (QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 4.8 Bpps |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, SRv6 |
| SDN Support | OpenFlow, NETCONF, Telemetry, iMaster NCE |
| Management | SNMP, CLI, RESTful API, gRPC |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable dual power & fan modules |
| Airflow | Front-to-back |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 442 × 600 × 43.6 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 11.2 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Application Scenarios | Cloud core, AI networks, high-throughput DCs |
Detailed Model Comparison Table
| Model | 400GE Ports | 100GE Ports | Switching Capacity | Port Type | Use Case |
| CE8861-4C-EI-B | 4 | 12 | 6.4 Tbps | QSFP-DD/QSFP28 | Spine/core with 400GE uplink |
| CE8850-64CQ-EI | 0 | 64 | 12.8 Tbps | QSFP28 | High-density 100GE spine |
| CE9860-4C-EI | 4 | 32 | 6.4 Tbps | QSFP-DD/QSFP28 | High-scale 400GE-ready core |
| CE8850-32CQ-EI | 0 | 32 | 6.4 Tbps | QSFP28 | Medium-scale 100GE network |
Latest Models in CE8800/CE9800 Series
| Model | Highlight Feature | Port Density | Application |
| CE8861-4C-EI-B | 400GE support, 1U compact design | 4 × 400GE + 12 × 100GE | Cloud-ready core/spine |
| CE9860-4C-EI | 400GE scalable with higher 100GE density | 4 × 400GE + 32 × 100GE | Carrier and AI data centers |
| CE8850-64CQ-EI | 2U switch with high 100GE density | 64 × 100GE | Spine/core for large DCs |
| CE9870-10C-EI | Modular chassis for hyperscale DCs | 10 × 400GE + 48 × 100GE | High-density AI/ML workloads |
