Product Overview
Huawei CloudEngine CE12808 is a high-performance, modular data center core switch designed for large-scale data centers and high-end campus networks. It supports ultra-large switching capacity, high-density 100GE/40GE/10GE ports, and advanced features like virtualization, SDN, and automation. The CE12808 provides carrier-grade reliability and scalability, ideal for cloud services and enterprise digital transformation.
Product Details
The CE12808 is part of Huawei’s flagship CloudEngine 12800 series. With its advanced VRP8 operating system, it ensures high forwarding performance, flexible service configuration, and comprehensive networking protocols. It supports large buffer sizes, lossless Ethernet, and full-stack SDN for data center automation and intelligent operation.
Product Features
Modular 8-slot design with hot-swappable components
Up to 192 x 100GE ports with ultra-high backplane capacity
Intelligent SDN controller integration
Supports EVPN, VXLAN, SRv6 for scalable Layer 2/3 virtualization
Fully redundant architecture for power, fan, control modules
In-service software upgrade (ISSU) and graceful restart
Intelligent operation with telemetry and automation APIs
Energy-efficient hardware design with dynamic fan control
Product Specifications
| Specification | Description |
| Model | CloudEngine CE12808 |
| Chassis Slots | 8 (2 main control + 6 service slots) |
| Max Switching Capacity | 64 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | Up to 48 Bpps |
| Max 100GE Ports | Up to 192 |
| Max 40GE Ports | Up to 384 (via breakout or line cards) |
| Max 10GE/25GE Ports | Up to 768 (via breakout) |
| Redundancy | Control, power, fans (N+1 or N+N) |
| SDN Support | OpenFlow 1.3, NETCONF, RESTful APIs |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, SRv6 |
| Management | SNMP, CLI, Web, Telemetry |
| Power Supply | AC or DC |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 442 x 600 x 442 mm |
| Typical Applications | Data center core, large enterprise backbone |
Detailed Model Comparison Table
| Model | Slots | Max 100GE Ports | Max Switching Capacity | SDN/Virtualization Support |
| CE12808 | 8 | 192 | 64 Tbps | Full SDN, VXLAN, EVPN |
| CE12804 | 4 | 96 | 32 Tbps | Full |
| CE12812 | 12 | 288 | 96 Tbps | Full |
| CE12816 | 16 | 384 | 128 Tbps | Full |
Latest Models in CE Series
| Model | Key Features | Port Density | Highlights |
| CE12808 | Modular, 100GE support, large-scale DCs | Up to 192 x 100GE | Enterprise-grade with full SDN support |
| CE12816 | 16-slot, higher capacity | Up to 384 x 100GE | Designed for ultra-large networks |
| CE9860-32CQE | Fixed 32 x 100GE | Fixed 32 x 100GE | Compact, high-speed fixed switch |
| CE16808 | 8-slot, newer generation, higher performance | Up to 192 x 100GE | Ultra-high throughput, AI integration |
