Huawei CloudEngine 16808 Switch
Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CE16808 | Part #: CE16808 | MPN: CE16808
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About the Huawei CloudEngine 16808 Switch
L2/L3 switching with BGP/OSPF routing, VXLAN/EVPN overlay networking, and segment routing capabilities — these architectural foundations determine the Huawei CloudEngine 16808's role as a high-capacity data center fabric switch. The CE16808 delivers a maximum switching capacity of 48 Tbps with a forwarding rate of 14.4 Bpps, supported across 10GE, 40GE, and 100GE port speeds. Built on a modular chassis with 8 service slots, this Huawei platform scales horizontally within unified fabric architectures. Redundancy runs throughout: 1+1 main processing units, N+1 switch fabric modules, and N+1 power supplies ensure continuous operation. Advanced features include hitless software upgrade (ISSU), in-service hardware replacement, non-stop forwarding (NSF), and graceful restart (GR) for zero-downtime maintenance and upgrades.
Network engineers and data center architects select the Huawei CE16808 when lossless Ethernet and ultra-low latency become business requirements. RoCE v2, Priority-based Flow Control (PFC), and Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) support high-performance computing and storage-intensive workloads. The switch integrates MPLS, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and SRv6), and comprehensive routing protocols—BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, plus static routing and dual-stack IPv4/IPv6—to anchor multiprotocol backbone networks. Security layers include MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE), ACLs, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and uRPF. OpenFlow, NETCONF/YANG, and gRPC telemetry enable SDN integration and programmable infrastructure, while Huawei iMaster NCE compatibility streamlines centralized management and monitoring via SNMPv1/v2c/v3 and RMON.
Hardware-based QoS with eight queues per port, weighted round-robin (WRR), deficit round-robin (DRR), and strict priority (SP) scheduling deliver predictable performance across mixed traffic classes. Standards compliance spans IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad (QinQ), 802.3ad (LACP), and 802.1X, ensuring interoperability in enterprise and service-provider environments. For detailed specifications, availability, and volume pricing on the CE16808, submit a request for quotation through Omnixon Global.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Huawei |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CE16808 |
| Part Number | CE16808 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CE16808 |
| Chassis Slots | 8 service slots |
| Maximum Switching Capacity | 48 Tbps |
| Maximum Forwarding Rate | 14.4 Bpps |
| Supported Port Speeds | 10GE, 40GE, 100GE |
| Form Factor | Modular chassis (8-slot) |
| Main Processing Unit Redundancy | 1+1 redundant MPUs |
| Fabric Module Redundancy | N+1 redundant switch fabric modules |
| Power Supply Redundancy | N+1 redundant power supplies |
| Network Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN |
| Lossless Ethernet Support | RoCE v2, PFC (Priority-based Flow Control), ECN (Explicit Congestion Notification) |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, static routing, IPv4, IPv6 |
| MPLS Support | MPLS, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6) |
| SDN / Programmability | OpenFlow, NETCONF/YANG, gRPC telemetry |
| Network Management | Huawei iMaster NCE compatible; SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON |
| High Availability Features | Hitless software upgrade (ISSU), in-service hardware replacement, non-stop forwarding (NSF), graceful restart (GR) |
| Security Features | MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE), ACLs, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, uRPF |
| QoS | Hardware-based QoS, 8 queues per port, WRED, SP, WRR, DRR scheduling |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad (QinQ), 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1X |
| Target Deployment | Data center spine/core, AI fabric, enterprise network core, service provider edge |
Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei CloudEngine 16808 Switch
Does the Huawei CloudEngine 16808 Switch support our SFP transceivers?
Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.
Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?
Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.
What software licensing is included?
Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.
Is the support global?
Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.