CE8861-4C-EI 400G/100G High-Performance Data Center Switch
Product Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine CE8861-4C-EI is a high-performance fixed
switch designed for next-generation data centers and high-end
enterprise networks. It features 4 × 400GE QSFP-DD ports and 12 ×
100GE QSFP28 ports in a compact 1U form factor, delivering
industry-leading density, ultra-low latency, and exceptional
scalability for spine or core layer deployment in cloud-scale
networks.
Product Details
The CE8861-4C-EI is built for high-density 400GE scenarios,
enabling enterprises and service providers to evolve toward higher
bandwidth infrastructures. With support for key data center
features such as VXLAN, EVPN, and Huawei’s iMaster NCE SDN
management platform, this switch enables agile service delivery and
real-time network visibility. It supports front-to-back airflow,
hot-swappable components, and extensive reliability mechanisms to
ensure high availability.
Product Features
4 × 400GE QSFP-DD + 12 × 100GE QSFP28 ports
Ultra-high 3.6 Tbps switching capacity
Supports VXLAN, EVPN, and SRv6 for flexible virtualization
Integrated with iMaster NCE for SDN and intelligent O&M
Telemetry-based real-time visibility
1U compact fixed design with front-to-back airflow
Redundant hot-swappable power and fans
Product Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|
| Model | CloudEngine CE8861-4C-EI |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| 400GE Ports | 4 × 400GE (QSFP-DD) |
| 100GE Ports | 12 × 100GE (QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.4 Bpps |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, SRv6 |
| SDN Support | iMaster NCE, OpenFlow, Telemetry |
| Management | SNMP, NETCONF, RESTful, gRPC |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable dual power & fans |
| Airflow | Front-to-back |
| Power Supply | AC/DC Redundant |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 442 × 600 × 43.6 mm |
| Application Scenarios | Spine/core in cloud or enterprise DCs |
Detailed Model Comparison Table
| Model | 400GE Ports | 100GE Ports | Switching Capacity | Port Type | SDN Support | Use Case |
|---|
| CE8861-4C-EI | 4 | 12 | 3.6 Tbps | QSFP-DD/QSFP28 | Yes | Compact 400GE core/spine |
| CE8850-64CQ-EI | 0 | 64 | 12.8 Tbps | QSFP28 | Yes | 100GE spine/core |
| CE9860-4C-EI | 4 | 32 | 6.4 Tbps | QSFP-DD/QSFP28 | Yes | Enhanced fixed core |
| CE9870-10C-EI | 10 | 48 | >10 Tbps | QSFP-DD/QSFP28 | Yes | Hyperscale cloud |
Latest Models in CE8800/CE9800 Series
| Model | Highlight Features | Port Configuration | Application |
|---|
| CE8861-4C-EI | Compact 400GE, 1U fixed switch | 4 × 400GE + 12 × 100GE | Next-gen cloud DCs |
| CE9860-4C-EI | High-density fixed 400GE switch | 4 × 400GE + 32 × 100GE | Core spine in enterprise cloud |
| CE8850-64CQ-EI | Dense 100GE fixed switch | 64 × 100GE | Core switch for large DCs |
| CE9870-10C-EI | Modular with higher scalability | 10 × 400GE + 48 × 100GE | Hyperscale and AI workloads |
