Huawei CloudEngine 8865-4C Data Center Switch | 16Tbps Core Switch with Flexible 400GE Line Cards
The Huawei CloudEngine 8865-4C is a next-generation modular data center switch engineered for high-performance cloud computing, AI infrastructure, enterprise campuses, and carrier networks. Designed with an advanced switching architecture, it delivers 16 Tbps switching capacity, ultra-low latency, flexible interface expansion, and intelligent automation for modern network environments.
Supporting multiple interface cards including 400GE, 100GE, 25GE, and 10GE, the CloudEngine 8865-4C enables organizations to build scalable spine-leaf fabrics while protecting future investments. It also supports VXLAN, EVPN, RoCE, SDN, AI ECN, OpenFlow, and intelligent lossless networking, making it an ideal choice for virtualization and high-density data centers.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Huawei CloudEngine 8865-4C |
| Switching Capacity | 16 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | Up to 4800 Mpps |
| Chassis Height | 2U |
| Flexible Slots | 4 Half-width Line Card Slots |
| Supported Ports | 400GE / 100GE / 25GE / 10GE |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, M-LAG |
| SDN | OpenFlow, OPS |
| Network Management | SNMP, SSH, NETCONF, ZTP |
| Typical Deployment | Data Center Core / Aggregation |
- 16 Tbps switching capacity
- Up to 4800 Mpps forwarding performance
- Low-latency forwarding architecture
- Designed for large-scale cloud data centers
Supports multiple interface cards including:
- 16 × 400GE QSFP-DD
- 64 × 100GE QSFP28
- 96 × 25GE SFP28
- 96 × 10GE RJ45
Customers can select the most suitable interface combination according to business growth.
Supports:
- VXLAN Routing
- BGP EVPN
- RoCE v1/v2
- AI ECN
- PFC
- RDMA
- Intelligent Lossless Ethernet
Ideal for AI computing clusters and high-performance storage networks.
- Dual redundant power supplies
- Hot-swappable fans
- Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
- Non-stop forwarding
- High availability architecture
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | 16 Tbps |
| Packet Buffer | 64 MB |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 4800 Mpps |
| Management | Console, SSH, SNMP, FTP, TFTP |
| Routing | IPv4 / IPv6 |
| VXLAN | Supported |
| BGP EVPN | Supported |
| MPLS | Supported |
| OpenFlow | Supported |
| MACsec | Supported |
| Power Supply | AC / DC Redundant |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Huawei CloudEngine 8865-4C is widely deployed in:
- Enterprise Data Centers
- Cloud Computing Platforms
- AI Computing Networks
- Financial Data Centers
- Government Networks
- ISP Backbone Networks
- Campus Core Networks
- Storage Area Networks (SAN)
| Feature | CloudEngine 8865-4C | Traditional Fixed Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Modular Design | ✔ | ✘ |
| 400GE Ready | ✔ | Limited |
| Future Expansion | Excellent | Poor |
| VXLAN/EVPN | ✔ | Partial |
| AI Lossless Network | ✔ | No |
| High Availability | Excellent | Standard |
| Enterprise Scalability | Excellent | Medium |
- Future-ready 400GE architecture
- Flexible modular expansion
- Carrier-grade reliability
- Advanced virtualization support
- Intelligent traffic management
- Lower operational costs
- High-density deployment
- Long product lifecycle
It is primarily designed as a core or aggregation switch for enterprise data centers, cloud computing environments, AI clusters, and carrier networks requiring ultra-high bandwidth and low latency.
Yes. Depending on the installed line cards, it supports high-density 400GE QSFP-DD interfaces and flexible breakout configurations.
Yes.
Huawei CloudEngine 8865-4C fully supports:
- VXLAN
- BGP EVPN
- Layer 2 & Layer 3 VXLAN
- Network Virtualization
- SDN Deployment
These features simplify large-scale data center networking.
Yes.
Its modular design allows customers to replace interface cards instead of replacing the entire chassis, reducing long-term investment costs.
| CE8865-4C | CE8850 Series |
|---|---|
| Modular chassis | Fixed configuration |
| Flexible interface cards | Fixed ports |
| Higher scalability | Medium scalability |
| Better for hyperscale DC | Better for medium DC |
| Supports future expansion | Limited expansion |
Yes.
We provide:
- Professional pre-sales consultation
- Configuration assistance
- Compatibility verification
- Remote technical support
- Firmware guidance
- Fast global logistics
Yes.
All Huawei products supplied are genuine hardware. Product condition (new or refurbished) can be confirmed before shipment according to customer requirements.
When purchasing from LonRise Equipment, customers receive:
- Original Huawei products
- Global shipping
- Fast delivery from inventory
- Professional technical consultation
- Compatibility verification
- One-year warranty
- Lifetime technical support
- Secure packaging
- Responsive after-sales service
- Over 20 years of networking industry experience
- Professional supplier of Huawei, Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Aruba, D-e-l-l and other enterprise networking equipment
- Competitive pricing
- Strict quality inspection
- Global logistics support
- Fast response within 24 hours
- OEM/ODM sourcing capability
- Long-term support for enterprise and carrier projects


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