Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches
SKU: 98010823 | Part #: 98010823 | MPN: 98010823
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The Huawei CloudEngine 16800 is a modular core data center switch engineered for carrier-grade and hyperscale deployments requiring extreme port density and throughput. Launched in Q4 2023, the platform delivers enhanced 400GE port capabilities across distributed fabric architectures, supporting spine-layer consolidation in next-generation data center networks. The switch accommodates mixed-rate port configurations and deep packet buffering to handle bursty traffic patterns inherent in modern cloud and telecom infrastructure.
The CloudEngine 16800 integrates Huawei's iStack intelligent stacking and distributed forwarding architecture, enabling non-blocking performance across multiple chassis configurations. The platform supports advanced QoS, segment routing (SR), and multipath load balancing to optimize traffic engineering in disaggregated spine-leaf topologies. It is engineered for operational resilience through in-service hardware upgrades and redundant supervisor engines, meeting availability requirements of tier-1 carriers and hyperscale operators.
| Manufacturer | Huawei |
| Model | CloudEngine 16800 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 98010823 |
| Product Category | Core Data Center Switch |
| Architecture | Modular chassis with distributed forwarding |
| Maximum 400GE Ports | 48 |
| Maximum 100GE Ports | 384 |
| System Throughput | 51.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Bandwidth | 51.2 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 76.8 Bpps (billion packets per second) |
| Switching Fabric | Non-blocking crossbar |
| Buffer Memory | 1536 MB |
| Maximum Chassis Count | 4 |
| Supervisor Engine | Redundant (N+1) |
| Power Supply | Redundant AC/DC options |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 45°C |
| Management Interface | Out-of-band (10/100/1000 Ethernet) |
| Supported Protocols | BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EVPN, SR, MPLS |
| QoS Queues | 8 priority levels per port |
| Launch Date | Q4 2023 |
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| Brand | Huawei |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | 98010823 |
| Part Number | 98010823 |
| Condition | New |
| Model | CloudEngine 16800 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 98010823 |
| Product Category | Core Data Center Switch |
| Architecture | Modular chassis with distributed forwarding |
| Maximum 400GE Ports | 48 |
| Maximum 100GE Ports | 384 |
| System Throughput | 51.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Bandwidth | 51.2 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 76.8 Bpps (billion packets per second) |
| Switching Fabric | Non-blocking crossbar |
| Buffer Memory | 1536 MB |
| Maximum Chassis Count | 4 |
| Supervisor Engine | Redundant (N+1) |
| Power Supply | Redundant AC/DC options |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 45°C |
| Management Interface | Out-of-band (10/100/1000 Ethernet) |
| Supported Protocols | BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EVPN, SR, MPLS |
| QoS Queues | 8 priority levels per port |
| Launch Date | Q4 2023 |
The Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Core Data Center 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/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Core Data Center Switch: new condition; manufacturer Huawei; model CloudEngine 16800; manufacturer part number 98010823; product category Core Data Center Switch; architecture Modular chassis with distributed forwarding; maximum 400ge ports 48. Manufacturer part number 98010823. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Core Data Center 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.
