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Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core Switch

Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core Switch

Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches

SKU: CE16816 | Part #: CE16816 | MPN: CE16816

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About the Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core Switch

The Huawei CloudEngine 16800 is a high-performance data center core switch engineered for AI and cloud computing workloads requiring lossless, low-latency fabric networking. Featuring advanced AI-fabric architecture, the CE16816 delivers wire-speed throughput across its port configuration with support for both traditional and emerging data center protocols, enabling seamless integration into existing enterprise network infrastructure.

Designed for environments where bandwidth efficiency and packet delivery guarantees are critical, this switch supports RDMA and congestion management capabilities essential for distributed AI training, inference, and large-scale cloud deployments. Its modular architecture accommodates diverse port speeds and media types, supporting gradual infrastructure evolution without complete platform replacement.

Ideal for

  • AI model training clusters requiring lossless interconnect with RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
  • High-performance computing (HPC) environments demanding low-latency, deterministic packet delivery
  • Large-scale data center consolidation supporting multi-tenant cloud platforms and containerized workloads
  • Machine learning inference farms with intensive east-west traffic patterns and real-time data movement
  • Enterprise data lakes and analytics platforms requiring sustained, predictable inter-node bandwidth
  • Hybrid cloud core fabric supporting seamless traffic engineering across on-premises and cloud resources

Technical specifications

ManufacturerHuawei
ModelCloudEngine 16800
Part NumberCE16816
Switch TypeData Center Core Switch
ArchitectureAI-fabric, modular
ThroughputWire-speed forwarding across configured ports
Switching Fabric CapacityHigh-performance interconnect
Port ConfigurationModular port cards (25G, 40G, 100G, 400G options)
Protocol SupportEthernet, RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)
Congestion ManagementLossless fabric with PFC and ECN support
LatencyUltra-low, sub-microsecond forwarding
Management InterfaceHuawei CloudEngine OS
Power SupplyRedundant AC/DC options
CoolingHot-swap fan modules
Dimensions19-inch rack-mount form factor
Operating SystemHuawei CloudEngine OS (CE-OS)
Launch DateQ4 2024

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Technical Specifications

BrandHuawei
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUCE16816
Part NumberCE16816
ConditionNew
ModelCloudEngine 16800
Switch TypeData Center Core Switch
ArchitectureAI-fabric, modular
ThroughputWire-speed forwarding across configured ports
Switching Fabric CapacityHigh-performance interconnect
Port ConfigurationModular port cards (25G, 40G, 100G, 400G options)
Protocol SupportEthernet, RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)
Congestion ManagementLossless fabric with PFC and ECN support
LatencyUltra-low, sub-microsecond forwarding
Management InterfaceHuawei CloudEngine OS
Power SupplyRedundant AC/DC options
CoolingHot-swap fan modules
Dimensions19-inch rack-mount form factor
Operating SystemHuawei CloudEngine OS (CE-OS)
Launch DateQ4 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core Switch

What does the Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core Switch do?

The Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core 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 CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core Switch?

Key specifications for the Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core Switch: new condition; manufacturer Huawei; model CloudEngine 16800; part number CE16816; switch type Data Center Core Switch; architecture AI-fabric, modular; throughput Wire-speed forwarding across configured ports. Manufacturer part number CE16816. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core Switch compatible with my infrastructure?

The Huawei CloudEngine 16800 Data Center Core 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.