Huawei CE6865E-48S8CQ-B 48-Port High-Performance Switch

Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches

SKU: HUAWEICE6865E48S8CQB48PORTHIGHPER | Part #: HUAWEICE6865E48S8CQB48PORTHIGHPER | MPN: SKU-HUAWEICE6865E48S8CQB48PORTHIGHPER

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The Huawei CE6865E-48S8CQ-B is a 1U rack-mounted switch purpose-built for high-density data centre and enterprise network deployments. This 48-port model combines 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports with 8 x 100G QSFP28 uplink ports, delivering a switching capacity of 1.28 Tbps and forwarding rate of 952 Mpps—sufficient for demanding server access layer and aggregation layer roles in modern data centres, cloud infrastructures, and AI compute facilities. The CE6865E-48S8CQ-B excels in environments requiring balanced East-West traffic handling, straightforward Layer 2/3 switching, and proven Huawei enterprise firmware. Its compact 1U footprint, dual power supplies, and front-access design make it a practical choice for organisations across GCC and Asia-Pacific regions deploying standardised, reliable switching fabric without unnecessary complexity.

Key Features

• Switching Capacity: 1.28 Tbps—sufficient throughput for simultaneous multi-gigabit server and storage traffic at line rate across all ports.
• Port Density: 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports plus 8 x 100G QSFP28 uplinks enable flexible access-layer deployment with high-speed backbone connectivity.
• Forwarding Rate: 952 Mpps packet forwarding performance ensures minimal latency for time-sensitive applications, virtual machine migrations, and real-time workloads.
• Form Factor: 1U rack mount with dimensions of 440 mm x 330 mm x 44 mm fits standard 19-inch cabinet rails, maximising rack density and reducing data centre footprint.
• Power Efficiency: Maximum power consumption of 350W with redundant dual power supplies provides cost-effective operation and eliminates single points of failure in power distribution.
• Layer 2 & Layer 3 Support: Native switching and routing capabilities reduce dependency on separate routing appliances and simplify network segmentation and inter-VLAN traffic management.
• Management Options: CLI, SNMP, and Web GUI interfaces allow integration with existing Huawei management platforms and third-party monitoring tools across heterogeneous environments.
• Cooling Design: Fan-based thermal management maintains stable operating temperatures under sustained traffic loads typical of 24/7 data centre operation.

Typical Use Cases

• Hyperscale Data Centre Access Layer: Provides cost-effective server access switching in large-scale data centres where 1 GbE per-server uplinks and 100G fabric uplinks balance port density with backbone bandwidth.
• AI and HPC Cluster Networking: Supports high-volume inter-node communication in machine learning training clusters and scientific computing environments requiring predictable, low-latency packet forwarding.
• Enterprise Campus Aggregation: Acts as building or floor-level aggregation point connecting multiple access switches while bridging to core routing infrastructure with minimal latency.
• Virtualised Infrastructure (VMware vSphere, KVM): Handles East-West VM-to-VM traffic and North-South flows in server clusters without oversubscription, supporting vMotion, storage replication, and backup traffic simultaneously.
• Storage Network Fabric: Delivers deterministic switching performance for SAN consolidation scenarios, iSCSI environments, and NVMe-over-Ethernet deployments requiring wire-rate performance.
• Multi-Tenant Cloud and Co-location: Layer 3 capabilities enable VLAN isolation and customer traffic segregation, reducing operational overhead while maintaining throughput guarantees.

The CE6865E-48S8CQ-B stands out for its straightforward combination of density, throughput, and operational simplicity—no proprietary fabric licensing, no overlay complexity, just reliable Huawei switching silicon proven across thousands of deployments. Omnixon Global sources and stocks this model for immediate delivery to data centre operators, systems integrators, and enterprises across UAE, GCC, and broader Asia-Pacific regions. To request a detailed quote, arrange a technical specification review, or discuss integration with your existing infrastructure, contact our team today.