CE6851-48S6Q-HI Fiber Access Switch with 40GE Uplinks
Product Overview
Huawei CE6851-48S6Q-HI is a next-generation 10GE SFP+ data center access switch with high density, low latency, and rich virtualization capabilities. Equipped with 48 × 10GE SFP+ downlink ports and 6 × 40GE QSFP+ uplink ports, it is designed for high-performance cloud computing and data center environments, providing advanced features such as VXLAN, EVPN, and iStack stacking. The CE6851 series supports flexible deployment, comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, and offers excellent scalability.
Product Features
48 × 10GE SFP+ ports deliver high-density fiber access
6 × 40GE QSFP+ uplink ports ensure smooth network aggregation
Supports VXLAN and EVPN for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 virtualization
iStack stacking simplifies management and enhances redundancy
Hot-swappable fans and dual power modules for high availability
Compact 1U form factor with flexible airflow options
Supports both IPv4 and IPv6, multicast, QoS, and security features
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | CE6851-48S6Q-HI |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10GE SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 40GE QSFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 1.92 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,428 Mpps |
| Stacking Support | iStack |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-back or back-to-front |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC or DC |
| Typical Deployment | Data center access, enterprise core |
Similar Models Comparison Table
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Forwarding Rate | Switching Capacity |
| CE6851-48S6Q-HI | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 40GE QSFP+ | 1,428 Mpps | 1.92 Tbps |
| CE6855-48S6Q-Hi | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 40GE QSFP+ | 1,428 Mpps | 1.92 Tbps |
| CE6855-48T6Q-HI | 48 × 10GBase-T RJ45 | 6 × 40GE QSFP+ | 1,428 Mpps | 1.92 Tbps |
| CE6857E-48S6CQ-B | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 100GE QSFP28 | 1,428 Mpps | 2.56 Tbps |
| CE6857F-48S6CQ-B | 48 × 10GE SFP+ | 6 × 100GE QSFP28 | 1,428 Mpps | 2.56 Tbps |
Latest Models in the Same Series
| Model | Highlights | Port Configuration |
| CE6865E-48S8CQ-B | Enhanced performance with 100GE uplinks | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 8 × 100GE QSFP28 |
| CE6866-48S8CQ-PB1 | Programmable, high-speed switching | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 8 × 100GE QSFP28 |
| CE6881-48S6CQ-B | Full fiber with 100GE uplinks | 48 × 10GE SFP+ + 6 × 100GE QSFP28 |
