The CloudEngine 12800 (CE12800 for short) series switches are next-generation, high-performance core switches designed for data center networks and high-end campus networks. Using Huawei's next-generation VRP8 software platform, CE12800 series switches provide stable, reliable, and secure high-performance L2/L3 switching capabilities to help build an elastic, virtualized, and high-quality network.

The CE12800 series switches use an advanced hardware architecture design and have the highest performance among all core switches in the industry. The CE12800 series provides as much as 178 Tbit/s (scalable to 1,032 Tbit/s) switching capacity and has up to 576 x 100 GE, 576 x 40 GE, 2,304 x 25 GE, or 2,304 x 10 GE line-rate ports.

The CE12800 series switches use an industry-leading Clos architecture and provide industrial-grade reliability. The switches support comprehensive virtualization capabilities along with data center service features. Their front-to-back airflow design suits data center equipment rooms, and the innovative energy conservation technologies greatly reduce power consumption.

The CE12800 series is available in ten models: CE12816, CE12812, CE12808, CE12804, CE12808S, CE12804S, CE12816E, CE12812E, CE12808E, and CE12804E.

Specification

Feature

★ 1. Next-generation core engine with the highest performance

1) 1,032 Tbit/s switching capacity
2) 4T high-density line cards
3) 24 GB Super-large buffer size
4) 4M FIB entries

★ 2. Comprehensive virtualization capabilities implement simple, efficient networking

1) VS implements on-demand resource sharing

2) CSS simplifies network management

3) Dual management and control planes of M-LAG guarantee high availability of services

4) Large-scale routing bridge supports flexible service deployment

5) Virtualized gateway achieves fast service deployment

6) VXLAN and EVPN enables flexible expansion within and across data centers

★ 3. Fully programmable switches enable agile network deployment and O&M

1) ENP 2.0 implements programmability at the forwarding plane

2) Standard interfaces provide openness and interoperability

3) OPS implements programmability at the control plane

4) Zero-touch provisioning, agile network deployment

5) Refined O&M with the fabric insight solution

★ 4. Advanced architecture ensures industry-leading network quality

1) High-performance, non-blocking switching architecture

2) Highly reliable industry-grade hardware architecture

3) High-performance VRP8 software architecture

★ 5. Pioneering energy-saving technology

1) Strict front-to-back airflow design

2) Low power consumption

3) Efficient, intelligent power supply system