Huawei CloudEngine 16808 Switch

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.

Technical Specifications

BrandHuawei
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUCE16808
Part NumberCE16808
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberCE16808
Chassis Slots8 service slots
Maximum Switching Capacity48 Tbps
Maximum Forwarding Rate14.4 Bpps
Supported Port Speeds10GE, 40GE, 100GE
Form FactorModular chassis (8-slot)
Main Processing Unit Redundancy1+1 redundant MPUs
Fabric Module RedundancyN+1 redundant switch fabric modules
Power Supply RedundancyN+1 redundant power supplies
Network VirtualizationVXLAN, EVPN
Lossless Ethernet SupportRoCE v2, PFC (Priority-based Flow Control), ECN (Explicit Congestion Notification)
Routing ProtocolsBGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, static routing, IPv4, IPv6
MPLS SupportMPLS, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6)
SDN / ProgrammabilityOpenFlow, NETCONF/YANG, gRPC telemetry
Network ManagementHuawei iMaster NCE compatible; SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON
High Availability FeaturesHitless software upgrade (ISSU), in-service hardware replacement, non-stop forwarding (NSF), graceful restart (GR)
Security FeaturesMACsec (IEEE 802.1AE), ACLs, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, uRPF
QoSHardware-based QoS, 8 queues per port, WRED, SP, WRR, DRR scheduling
Standards ComplianceIEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad (QinQ), 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1X
Target DeploymentData center spine/core, AI fabric, enterprise network core, service provider edge

Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei CloudEngine 16808 Switch

What software licensing is included?

Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.