Huawei CloudEngine S12700E-4
Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches
SKU: 98011187 | Part #: 98011187 | MPN: 98011187
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About the Huawei CloudEngine S12700E-4
The Huawei CloudEngine S12700E-4 delivers up to 16 Tbit/s switching capacity and forwarding performance of up to 6,000 Mpps, positioning it as a high-performance core and aggregation switch for demanding enterprise and service provider networks. Built on the CloudEngine S12700E series architecture, this modular chassis (part number 98011187) features 4 service slots and supports multiple interface types including 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, and 100GE via line cards, enabling flexible port density configurations. The system incorporates dual supervisor engines with hot standby redundancy, redundant modular AC/DC power supplies, and hot-swappable fan modules to ensure continuous uptime in mission-critical deployments.
Network architects and IT infrastructure teams select the Huawei CloudEngine S12700E-4 for its comprehensive routing and overlay capabilities. The platform supports IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, SR-MPLS, and SRv6 routing protocols alongside VXLAN, EVPN, and GRE tunneling for modern data center and WAN architectures. Huawei iMaster NCE integration provides zero-touch provisioning, telemetry, and closed-loop automation, reducing operational overhead. Advanced security features including MACsec, 802.1X, URPF, ACL, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, and Storm Control protect against evolving threats. Quality of Service capabilities—featuring 8 queues per port, SP+WRR scheduling, WRED, and traffic shaping—enable deterministic application performance. High availability features such as ISSU, NSF/GR, and BFD maintain service continuity during maintenance windows, while iStack and CSS2 clustering technologies simplify management across multiple switches.
The Huawei CloudEngine S12700E-4 is available through Omnixon Global as a strategic solution for enterprises modernizing their network infrastructure. To discuss your requirements and request a quotation for part number 98011187, please contact our team via RFQ.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Huawei |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | 98011187 |
| Part Number | 98011187 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 98011187 |
| Product Series | CloudEngine S12700E |
| Chassis Slots | 4 (service slots) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 16 Tbit/s |
| Forwarding Performance | Up to 6,000 Mpps |
| Supported Interface Types | 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, 100GE (via line cards) |
| Routing Protocol Support | IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, SR-MPLS, SRv6 |
| Overlay/Tunneling Protocols | VXLAN, EVPN, GRE |
| Clustering Technology | iStack, CSS2 (Cluster Switch System) |
| Redundancy | Dual supervisor engines (hot standby), redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fan modules |
| Management Integration | Huawei iMaster NCE (zero-touch provisioning, telemetry, closed-loop automation) |
| Security Features | MACsec, 802.1X, URPF, ACL, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, Storm Control |
| QoS | 8 queues per port, SP+WRR scheduling, WRED, traffic shaping and policing |
| High Availability | ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), NSF/GR, BFD |
| Power Supply | Modular redundant AC/DC power supplies |
| Form Factor | Modular chassis (rack-mountable) |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.1ag, 802.3ae, RFC compliance for IPv4/IPv6 routing |
Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei CloudEngine S12700E-4
Does the Huawei CloudEngine S12700E-4 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.