Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch

Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches

SKU: HUAWEICE6857F48T6CQB48PORTTORSWIT | Part #: HUAWEICE6857F48T6CQB48PORTTORSWIT | MPN: SKU-HUAWEICE6857F48T6CQB48PORTTORSWIT

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About the Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch

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The Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B is a 1U top-of-rack (ToR) switch purpose-built for high-density server environments, hyperscale data centres, and AI compute clusters across GCC and Asian regions. This 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch combines 48 x 1GbE ports with 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports, delivering a switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps and packet forwarding rate of 950 Mpps—sufficient for demanding east-west traffic patterns in virtualised and containerised workloads. The CE6857F-48T6CQ-B excels in spine-leaf fabric architectures, GPU cluster aggregation, and multi-tenant cloud environments where predictable latency and non-blocking throughput are critical. Its compact 1U footprint (440 × 440 × 43.6 mm) and redundant dual power supply design (750W maximum) enable dense rack deployment with minimal operational overhead, making it ideal for space-constrained data centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across enterprise networks serving financial services, telecommunications, and research institutions.

Key Features

  • Port density and connectivity: 48 × 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit ports plus 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports, supporting mixed-speed server aggregation and high-capacity north-south traffic.
  • Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps fabric bandwidth with 950 Mpps packet forwarding rate, enabling non-blocking performance across all port combinations.
  • Form factor: 1U rack-mount design (440 mm × 440 mm × 43.6 mm) for maximum density in standard 19-inch racks with minimal thermal footprint.
  • Redundant power architecture: Dual hot-swappable power supplies rated at 750W maximum consumption, ensuring high availability and serviceability without downtime.
  • Management and automation: CLI, Web GUI, and SNMP support enable flexible management integration with enterprise monitoring tools and SDN controllers.
  • Operating range: Qualified for 0°C to 45°C ambient temperature, suitable for data centre cooling zones and edge deployment scenarios across diverse climates.
  • Regulatory compliance: Meets IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN standards, and carries RoHS and CE certifications for deployment across EU and GCC markets.
  • Layer 2/3 switching: Built on Huawei CloudEngine architecture with support for enterprise features including VLAN, STP, LACP, and static routing for flexible network topologies.

Typical Use Cases

  • Hyperscale data centre server aggregation: ToR switch for 1RU server racks in large-scale compute environments, handling thousands of virtual machines across multiple hypervisors with predictable packet latency.
  • GPU and AI compute clusters: High-throughput fabric aggregation for distributed deep learning, inference, and HPC workloads requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth communication between compute nodes.
  • Spine-leaf fabric architecture: Leaf-tier switch in modern data centre networks supporting East-West traffic flows, container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), and multi-tenant isolation.
  • Enterprise cloud and virtualisation: Core infrastructure for vSphere, Hyper-V, and OpenStack deployments in regional data centres across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and wider GCC regions.
  • Financial services and secure networks: Mission-critical aggregation for trading platforms, banking infrastructure, and compliance-sensitive workloads requiring redundancy and deterministic performance.
  • Storage area network (SAN) clustering: Connection point for all-flash storage arrays, NAS clusters, and backup appliances in tiered and converged infrastructure deployments.

The CE6857F-48T6CQ-B stands out for its balance of 6.4 Tbps throughput in a compact 1U form factor, paired with redundant power and enterprise-grade management—delivering best value for operators scaling rack capacity without sacrificing reliability. Omnixon Global stocks this SKU and can source variants across UAE, GCC, and wider regional networks. For technical specifications, deployment guidance, or competitive quotes, contact our team to discuss your data centre requirements.

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Technical Specifications

BrandHuawei
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUHUAWEICE6857F48T6CQB48PORTTORSWIT
Part NumberHUAWEICE6857F48T6CQB48PORTTORSWIT
MPNSKU-HUAWEICE6857F48T6CQB48PORTTORSWIT
ConditionNew
Form Factor1U Rack Mount
Interface100GbE
Speed100GbE
Switching Capacity6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate950 Mpps
Port Count48 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports, 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports
Form Factor1U Rack Mount
Power SupplyRedundant dual power supplies
Dimensions440 mm x 440 mm x 43.6 mm
Management InterfaceCLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Maximum Power Consumption750W
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C
Standards and CertificationsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, RoHS, CE

Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch

What does the Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch do?

The Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch?

Key specifications for the Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch: new condition; switching capacity 6.4 Tbps; forwarding rate 950 Mpps; ports 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports, 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports; form factor 1U Rack Mount; power supply Redundant dual power supplies; dimensions 440 mm x 440 mm x 43.6 mm. Manufacturer part number SKU-HUAWEICE6857F48T6CQB48PORTTORSWIT. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch compatible with my infrastructure?

The Huawei CE6857F-48T6CQ-B 48-Port Top-of-Rack Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.