Huawei CloudEngine CE8861-4C-EI Data Center Fixed Switch

Description

The Huawei CE8861-4C-EI is a high-performance fixed data center switch from the CloudEngine 8800 Series, designed for enterprise and cloud data center leaf and spine network deployments.

This model is a modular-capable fixed switch that supports subcard expansion, enabling flexible interface scaling while maintaining a compact 1U design. It is built for modern data center architectures requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and advanced virtualization support.

The CE8861-4C-EI features a front-to-back or back-to-front airflow design (depending on fan and power module configuration) and supports redundant power supplies and fan modules for high availability.

It is widely deployed in:

• Enterprise data centers
• Cloud infrastructure environments
• Leaf/spine network architectures
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters

The platform supports advanced data center technologies including VXLAN, EVPN, and SDN-based automation, making it suitable for scalable multi-tenant cloud networking environments.

Key Features:

• Fixed CloudEngine 8800 Series data center switch
• Supports modular subcard expansion for flexible port scaling
• High-performance Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching
• VXLAN and EVPN support for cloud networking
• Designed for leaf/spine data center architectures
• Redundant power and fan architecture for high availability
• Carrier-grade reliability and uptime design
• Supports SDN automation and virtualization environments