Datasheet
Huawei CloudEngine 6820
Switch Datasheet
Huawei CloudEngine 6820 series switches have advanced
hardware architecture with 40GE/100GE uplink ports and high-
density 10GE access ports.
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Product Overview
Huawei CloudEngine 6820 series switches are next-generation 10GE access switches that provide high performance and high
port density on data center networks and high-end campus networks. The CloudEngine 6820 series have advanced hardware
architecture with 40GE/100GE uplink ports and high-density 10GE access ports. Using Huawei's VRP8 software platform,
CloudEngine 6820 series switches support extensive data center features and high stacking capabilities. In addition, the
CloudEngine 6820 series use a flexible airflow design (front-to-back or back-to-front). CloudEngine 6820 series can work with
CloudEngine 16800 or CloudEngine 12800 series data center core switches to build elastic, virtual, and high-quality
40GE/100GE full-mesh networks, meeting requirements of cloud computing data centers.
CloudEngine 6820 series provide high-density 10GE access to help enterprises and carriers build a scalable data center
network platform in the cloud computing era. They can also work as core or aggregation switches on campus networks.
Product Appearance
CloudEngine 6820 series switches provide 48 x 10GE SFP+ ports, 6 x 100GE QSFP28 ports.
Product Characteristics
High-Density 10GE Access
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series provide up to 48 x 10GE ports, allowing for high-density 10GE server access and smooth
evolution.
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series provide up to 6 x 100GE QSFP28 ports. Each QSFP28 port can also be used as one 40GE
QSFP+ port, providing flexibility in networking. The uplink 40GE/100GE ports can be connected to CloudEngine 16800 or
CloudEngine 12800 series switches to build a non-blocking network platform.
Highly Reliable, Long-Distance Stacking
16-member stack system
⚫ A stack system of 16 member switches has a maximum of 768 x 10GE access ports that provide high-density server
access in a data center.
⚫ Multiple switches in a stack system are virtualized into one logical device, making it possible to build a scalable and easy-
to-manage data center network platform.
⚫ A stack system separates the control plane from the data plane. This eliminates the risk of single points of failure and
greatly improves system reliability.
Long-distance stacking
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series can use service ports as stack ports. A stack system can be established with switches in the
same rack or different racks, and even over long distances.
⚫ Service and stack bandwidths can be allocated based on the network scale to ensure that network resources are used
more efficiently.
Inter-device Link Aggregation, High Efficiency and Reliability
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series support multi-chassis link aggregation group (M-LAG), which enables links of multiple switches
to aggregate into one to implement device-level link backup.
⚫ Switches in an M-LAG system all work in active state to share traffic and back up each other, enhancing system reliability.
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⚫ Switches in an M-LAG system can be upgraded independently. During the upgrade, other switches in the system take over
traffic forwarding to ensure uninterrupted services.
⚫ M-LAG supports dual-homing to Ethernet, and IP networks, allowing for flexible networking.
Standard Interfaces, Enabling Openness and Interoperability
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series support NETCONF.
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series support Ansible-based automatic configuration and open-source module release, expanding
network functions and simplifying device management and maintenance.
ZTP, Implementing Automatic O&M
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series support Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). ZTP enables the CloudEngine 6820 series to
automatically obtain and load version files from a USB flash drive or file server, freeing network engineers from onsite
configuration and deployment. ZTP reduces labor costs and improves device deployment efficiency.
⚫ ZTP provides built-in scripts through open APIs. Data center personnel can use a programming language they are familiar
with, such as Python, to centrally configure network devices.
⚫ ZTP decouples the configuration time of new devices from the device quantity and area distribution, which improves
service provisioning efficiency.
Flexible Airflow Design, Improving Energy Efficiency
Flexible front-to-back/back-to-front airflow design
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series use a strict front-to-back/back-to-front airflow design that isolates cold air channels from hot air
channels. This design improves heat dissipation efficiency and meets design requirements of data center equipment rooms.
⚫ Air can flow from front to back or back to front depending on the fans and power modules that are used.
⚫ Redundant power modules and fans can be configured to ensure service continuity.
Innovative energy-saving technologies
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series have innovative energy-saving chips and can measure system power consumption in real time.
The fan speed can be adjusted dynamically based on system consumption. These energy-saving technologies reduce O&M
costs and contribute to a greener data center.
Clear Indicators, Simplifying Maintenance
Clear indicators
⚫ Port indicators clearly show the port status and port rate. The 100GE port indicators can show the states of all ports
derived from the 100GE ports.
⚫ State and stack indicators on both the front and rear panels enable users to maintain the switch from either side.
⚫ CloudEngine 6820 series support remote positioning. Remote positioning indicators enable users to easily identify the
switches they want to maintain in an equipment room full of devices.
Simple maintenance
⚫ The management port, fans, and power modules are on the front panel, which facilitates device maintenance.
⚫ Data ports are located at the rear, facing servers. This simplifies cabling.
Product Specifications
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Functions and Features
Item CloudEngine 6820-48S6CQ
Device virtualization iStack1
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Item CloudEngine 6820-48S6CQ
M-LAG
Network convergence PFC
Programmability OPS programming
OpenFlow
Ansible-based automatic configuration and open-source module release
Traffic analysis NetStream
VLAN Adding access, trunk, and hybrid interfaces to VLANs
Default VLAN
QinQ
MAC address Dynamic learning and aging of MAC address entries
Static, dynamic, and blackhole MAC address entries
Packet filtering based on source MAC addresses
MAC address limiting based on ports and VLANs
IP routing IPv4 routing protocols, such as RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP
IPv6 routing protocols, such as RIPng, OSPFv3, IS-ISv6, and BGP4+
IP packet fragmentation and reassembly
IPv6 IPv6 Neighbor Discovery (ND)
Path MTU Discovery (PMTU)
TCP6, IPv6 ping, IPv6 tracert, IPv6 socket , UDP6, and Raw IP6
Multicast Multicast routing protocols such as IGMP, PIM-SM, and MBGP
IGMP snooping
IGMP proxy
Fast leaving of multicast member interfaces
Multicast traffic suppression
Multicast VLAN
Reliability Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
STP, RSTP, VBST, and MSTP
BPDU Guard
Smart Link and multi-instance
Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP)
Hardware-based Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
VRRP, VRRP load balancing, and BFD for VRRP
BFD for BGP/IS-IS/OSPF/Static route
QoS Traffic classification based on Layer 2, Layer 3, Layer 4, and priority information
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ACL, CAR, re-marking, and scheduling
Queue scheduling modes such as PQ,DWRR and PQ+DWRR
Congestion avoidance mechanisms, including WRED and tail drop
Traffic shaping
O&M Network-wide path detection
Telemetry
ERSPAN+
Statistics on the buffer microburst status
Configuration and maintenance Console, Telnet, and SSH terminals
Network management protocols, such as SNMPv1/v2/v3
File upload and download through FTP and TFTP
BootROM upgrade and remote upgrade
Hot patches
User operation logs
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
Security and management 802.1x authentication
Command line authority control based on user levels, preventing unauthorized users from
using commands
Defense against DoS address attacks, ARP storms, and ICMP attacks
Port isolation, port security, and sticky MAC
Binding of the IP address, MAC address, port number, and VLAN ID
Authentication methods, including AAA, RADIUS, and HWTACACS
Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)
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Performance and Scalability
Item CloudEngine 6820-48S6CQ
Maximum number of MAC address entries 256K
Maximum number of Forwarding routes (FIB IPv4/ IPv6) 256K/80K
ARP table size 256K
Maximum number of VRF 4096
IPv6 ND (Neighbor Discovery) table size 80K
Maximum Number of multicast routes (Multicast FIB 32K/NA
IPv4/IPv6)
Maximum VRRP groups 1024
Maximum number of ECMP paths 128
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Maximum ACL number 7500
Maximum number of lag group 1024
Maximum number of links in a lag group 128
Maximum number of MSTP instance 64
VBST (Maximum number of VLANs where VBST can be 500
configured)
Note: This specification may vary between different scenarios. Please contact Huawei for details.
Hardware Specifications
Item CloudEngine 6820-48S6CQ
Physical Features Dimensions (W × D ×H ,mm) 442*420*43.6
Weight (excluding optical 5.6/7.7
transceivers, power modules,
and fan assemblies/ including
AC power modules and fan
assemblies, excluding optical
transceivers, kg)
Switching capacity (Tbps) 2.16
Forwarding performance 470
(Mpps)
10GE SFP+ ports 48
40/100GE QSFP28 ports 6
Management Out-of-band management 1*GE management interface
interface port
Console port 1*RJ45 interface
USB port 1
CPU Main frequency (GHZ) 1.4
Number of cores 4
Storage RAM 4GB
NOR Flash 64MB
NAND Flash 4GB
System System buffer 21MB
Power Supply Power modules 600W AC
System 1000W -48V DC
Rated voltage range (V) AC: 100V to 240V
DC: -48V to -60V
Maximum voltage range (V) AC: 90V to 290V
DC: -38.4V to -72V
Maximum input current AC 600W: 100V to 240V 8A
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Item CloudEngine 6820-48S6CQ
-48V DC 1000W : -48V to -60V 30A
Typical power 162W (100% traffic load, copper cable, normal temperature, dual
power modules)
196W (100% traffic load, short-distance optical transceivers, normal
temperature, dual power modules)
Maximum power 282W
Frequency (AC, HZ) 50/60
Heat Dissipation Heat dissipation mode Air cooling
Number of fan trays 4
Heat dissipation airflow Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
Maximum heat consumption 962
(BTU/hr)
Environment Long-term operating 0°C to 40°C (0-1800m)
specifications temperature (°C) The temperature decreases by 1°C each time the altitude increases
by 220 m.
Storage temperature (°C) -40°C to +70°C
Relative humidity 5% to 95%
Operating altitude (m) Up to 5000
Sound power at 27°C (dBA) Front-to-back airflow: < 64 Back-to-front airflow: < 65
Sound power at 40°C (dBA) Front-to-back airflow: < 84 Back-to-front airflow: < 85
Sound pressure at 27°C Front-to-back airflow: 50 in average (maximum: 55)
(dBA) Back-to-front airflow: 51 in average (maximum: 56)
Surge protection AC power supply protection: 6 kV in common mode and 6 kV in
differential mode
DC power supply protection: 4 kV in common mode and 2 kV in
differential mode
Reliability MTBF (year) 45.48
MTTR (hour) 1.52
Availability 0.99999618
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Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The following table lists the safety and regulatory compliance of CloudEngine switches.
Certification Category Description
Safety ⚫ EN 60950-1
⚫ EN 60825-1
⚫ EN 60825-2
⚫ UL 60950-1
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Certification Category Description
⚫ CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
⚫ IEC 60950-1
⚫ AS/NZS 60950-1
⚫ GB4943
Electromagnetic Compatibility ⚫ EN 300386
(EMC) ⚫ EN 55032: CLASS A
⚫ EN 55024
⚫ IEC/EN 61000-3-2
⚫ IEC/EN 61000-3-3
⚫ FCC 47CFR Part15 CLASS A
⚫ ICES-003: CLASS A
⚫ CISPR 32: CLASS A
⚫ CISPR 24
⚫ AS/NZS CISPR32
⚫ VCCI- CISPR32: CLASS A
⚫ GB9254 CLASS A
Environment ⚫ 2011/65/EU EN 50581
⚫ 2012/19/EU EN 50419
⚫ (EC) No.1907/2006
⚫ GB/T 26572
⚫ ETSI EN 300 019-1-1
⚫ ETSI EN 300 019-1-2
⚫ ETSI EN 300 019-1-3
⚫ ETSI EN 300 753 GR63
Note
EMC: electromagnetic compatibility
CISPR: International Special Committee on Radio Interference
EN: European Standard
ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
FCC: Federal Communication Commission
IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission
AS/NZS: Australian/New Zealand Standard
VCCI: Voluntary Control Council for Interference
UL: Underwriters Laboratories
CSA: Canadian Standards Association
Supported MIBs
For details about the MIB information, visit
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Optical Transceivers and Cable
For details about the optical transceivers and cables information, visit
https://e.huawei.com/en/material/networking/dcswitch/f6d91cf16df0474998087676a33fd41e
Ordering Information
Mainframe
CE6820-48S6CQ CE6820-48S6CQ switch (48*10G SFP+, 6*100G QSFP28, without fan and power modules)
CE6820-48S6CQ-B CE6820-48S6CQ-B switch (48*10G SFP+, 6*100G QSFP28, 2*AC power modules, 4*fan
modules, port-side intake)
CE6820-48S6CQ-F CE6820-48S6CQ-F switch (48*10G SFP+, 6*100G QSFP28, 2*AC power modules, 4*fan
modules, port-side exhaust)
Fan Tray
Model Description Applicable Product
FAN-031A-F Fan box (F,FAN panel side intake) CE6820-48S6CQ
FAN-031A-B Fan box (B,FAN panel side CE6820-48S6CQ
exhaust)
Power
Model Description Applicable Product
PAC600S12-CF 600W AC Power Module(Front to CE6820-48S6CQ
Back,Power panel side intake)
PAC600S12-CB 600W AC Power Module(Back to Front, CE6820-48S6CQ
Power panel side exhaust)
PDC1000S12-DF 1000W DC Power Module (Front to CE6820-48S6CQ
Back,Power panel side intake)
PDC1000S12-DB 1000W DC Power Module (Front to CE6820-48S6CQ
Back,Power panel side exhaust)
Software
N1-CE68LIC-CFMM N1-CloudFabric Management SW License for CloudEngine 6800(N1-CE68LIC-CFMM software is
applicable to Non-SDN scenario, includes basic software functions
N1-CE68CFMM-SnS1Y N1-CE68CFMM-SnS1Y,N1-CloudFabric Management SW License for CloudEngine 6800
Networking and Application
Data Center Applications
On a typical data center network, CloudEngine 6820 switches work as TOR switches and connect to CloudEngine16800,
CloudEngine 12800, CloudEngine 8800, or CloudEngine 7800 core switches using 40GE/100GE ports, building an end-to-end
40GE/100GE full-mesh network.
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