Product Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine CE8861-4C-EI-F is a high-performance, fixed-form-factor data center switch equipped with 4 × 400GE and 12 × 100GE ports. Designed for ultra-low latency and cloud-scale networking, it supports advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 features, full virtualization, and automation through SDN. The "-F" suffix indicates front-to-back airflow, making it ideal for hot/cold aisle deployments in modern data center environments.
Product Details
CE8861-4C-EI-F belongs to Huawei's CE8800 series and is tailored for high-throughput applications such as cloud service providers, AI workloads, and hyperscale data centers. It combines massive switching capacity with programmable architecture and comprehensive visibility tools to support evolving networking needs.
Product Features
4 × 400GE (QSFP-DD) + 12 × 100GE (QSFP28) ports
Supports full VXLAN, EVPN, SRv6, and BGP-EVPN protocols
Ultra-low latency switching with up to 6.4 Tbps capacity
Real-time network visibility with Telemetry
SDN integration via iMaster NCE
Compact 1U design with front-to-back airflow
Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules
Product Specifications
| Specification | Description |
| Model | CE8861-4C-EI-F |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| 400GE Ports | 4 × 400GE (QSFP-DD) |
| 100GE Ports | 12 × 100GE (QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 4.8 Bpps |
| SDN Support | OpenFlow, NETCONF, Telemetry, iMaster NCE |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, SRv6 |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable power and fan modules |
| Airflow | Front-to-back |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 442 × 600 × 43.6 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 11.2 kg |
| Management Interfaces | SNMP, CLI, REST API, gRPC |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Applications | Cloud core, spine, high-speed data centers |
Detailed Model Comparison Table
| Model | 400GE Ports | 100GE Ports | Airflow Type | Switching Capacity | Use Case |
| CE8861-4C-EI-F | 4 | 12 | Front-to-back | 6.4 Tbps | Spine/core for cloud DCs |
| CE8861-4C-EI-B | 4 | 12 | Back-to-front | 6.4 Tbps | High-performance DC switch |
| CE9860-4C-EI | 4 | 32 | Front-to-back | 6.4 Tbps | Scalable 400GE data center |
| CE8850-64CQ-EI | 0 | 64 | Front-to-back | 12.8 Tbps | High-density 100GE switching |
Latest CE8800/CE9800 Series Models
| Model | Key Features | Port Configuration | Application Focus |
| CE8861-4C-EI-F | 1U, 400GE support, front-to-back airflow | 4 × 400GE + 12 × 100GE | Next-gen cloud spine/core |
| CE9860-4C-EI | Larger 100GE density, telemetry support | 4 × 400GE + 32 × 100GE | Carrier/cloud AI workloads |
| CE8850-64CQ-EI | Full 100GE density in 2U | 64 × 100GE | High-performance enterprise |
| CE9870-10C-EI | Modular with 400GE scalability | Up to 10 × 400GE | Hyperscale, AI-focused D |
