H3C S6850-56HF-CP : 5.76Tbps Data Center Switch With Redundancy & Telemetry
H3C S6850-56HF-CP : 5.76Tbps Data Center Switch With Redundancy & Telemetry
The H3C S6850-56HF-CP is a next-generation data center switch designed for high-speed, low-latency, and scalable cloud environments. With a massive 5.76Tbps switching capacity and 2160Mpps forwarding rate, it ensures seamless performance for bandwidth-intensive applications like AI/ML, virtualization, and high-frequency trading.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ Ultra-High Performance – Supports 48x10G SFP+ ports + 8x40G QSFP+ uplinks (expandable to 80x10G), ideal for TOR (Top-of-Rack) deployments.
✔ Intelligent Telemetry & Analytics – Real-time traffic monitoring via sFlow/INT, enabling rapid fault detection and optimization.
✔ Enterprise-Grade Redundancy – Dual hot-swappable power supplies (AC/DC) + fan modules ensure 99.999% uptime.
✔ Advanced Overlay Networking – Full EVPN/VXLAN support for seamless multi-tenant cloud and hybrid cloud connectivity.
✔ Enhanced Security – MACsec (802.1AE) encryption, ACLs, and RBAC protect against unauthorized access.
✔ Energy Efficient – Dynamic power management reduces operational costs (typical power <300W).
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | 5.76Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 2160Mpps |
| Ports | 48x10G SFP+ + 8x40G QSFP+ |
| Expandability | 40G ports split into 4x10G |
| Latency | <1μs (cut-through mode) |
| Redundancy | Dual power, N+1 fan |
| Security | MACsec, ACL, RBAC |
| Cloud Integration | OpenStack, Kubernetes, REST API |
Ideal Use Cases
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Cloud Data Centers – High-density server connectivity with EVPN/VXLAN.
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HPC/AI Clusters – Ultra-low latency for GPU/CPU workloads.
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Financial Networks – Secure, high-speed trading infrastructure.
Optimized for scalability, intelligence, and reliability, the H3C S6850-56HF-CP is the ideal data center switch for modern enterprises. Explore deployment options or request a demo today!
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