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Description
Huawei CE6863-48S6CQ Data Center Switch
The Huawei CloudEngine 6863‑48S6CQ‑B is a fixed 1 RU data center access switch featuring 48 × 25 GE SFP28 downlink ports and 6 × 100 GE QSFP28 uplinks (each dual-mode as 40/100 GE).
It includes 2 × 600 W AC hot-swappable power modules, 4 hot-swappable fan trays, and front-port intake airflow (reversible to exhaust).
Designed for high-density server racks and campus/aggregation deployments, it offers 3.6 Tbps switching capacity, 940 Mpps forwarding, and supports advanced features including VXLAN/BGP‑EVPN, M‑LAG, iStack/ESI multihoming, and comprehensive telemetry on the VRP8 platform.
Overview
Highlights
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High-density 25 GE access: 48 × SFP28 ports, backward-compatible to 10/25 GE.
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Flexible uplinks: 6 × QSFP28 supporting 40/100 GE uplinks on CloudEngine spine/core switches.
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Robust performance: 3.6 Tbps switching capacity and 940 Mpps forwarding.
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Fabric and virtualization: VXLAN/BGP‑EVPN, hierarchical stacking (up to 16), hardware gateway for virtualization.
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Reliable architecture: Dual AC PSUs and 4 fan trays with hot-swap support and redundant airflow.
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Smart automation: Supports ZTP, programmable APIs, iPCA, FabricInsight telemetry, Ansible, OpenFlow.
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 100 GE QSFP28 optics/DAC | Uplink Module | Supports 100 GE uplinks and breakout to 40 GE |
| 25 GE SFP28 optics/DAC | Downlink Module | Provides additional 10/25 GE server access |
| PAC600S12‑CF 600 W AC PSU | Power Supply | Hot-swappable, front intake |
| FAN‑031A‑F Fan Tray | Cooling | Hot-swappable, front-port intake fan tray |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature / Model | 6863‑48S6CQ‑B (intake) | 6863E‑48S6CQ (bare) | 6863‑48S6CQ‑F (exhaust) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 GE Access Ports | 48 × SFP28 | 48 × SFP28 | 48 × SFP28 |
| 100 GE Uplink Ports | 6 × QSFP28 | 6 × QSFP28 | 6 × QSFP28 |
| AC Power Modules | 2 × 600 W AC | — | 2 × 600 W AC |
| Fan Tray Count | 4 × hot-swappable intake | — | 4 × hot-swappable exhaust |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-back (reversible) | Flexible | Exhaust |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps | 3.6 Tbps | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 940 Mpps | 940 Mpps | 940 Mpps |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Huawei CloudEngine 6863‑48S6CQ‑B |
| Ports | 48 × 25 GE SFP28; 6 × 100 GE QSFP28 (dual-mode) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 940 Mpps |
| Packet Buffer | 42 MB |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz quad-core |
| Memory & Storage | 4 GB RAM, 64 MB NOR, 4 GB NAND |
| Virtualization & Fabric | VXLAN/BGP‑EVPN, iStack, M‑LAG, hardware gateway support |
| Stacking Flexibility | Up to 16 in-stack switches, long-reach stack links |
| Programmability & O&M | ZTP, Ansible, OpenFlow, iPCA, FabricInsight |
| Power Supplies | 2 × 600 W AC hot-swappable |
| Cooling | 4 × hot-swappable fan trays; front intake (reversible) |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 442 × 420 × 43.6 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 kg (chassis); 7.8 kg with PSUs/fans |
| Noise | <57 dBA front; <58 dBA rear |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40 °C (≤1,800 m; derated above) |
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