Huawei CE12808SD-B0 CloudEngine 12800 Series Data Center Switch

• Enterprise data center core switching
• Spine layer for leaf-spine architectures
• Private cloud infrastructure
• Hybrid cloud connectivity
• Large-scale virtualization environments
• Financial services data centers
• Government digital infrastructure
• Telecommunications core aggregation
• Healthcare and research computing networks
• Disaster recovery and business continuity networking

• Enterprise-grade modular 8-slot chassis
• Clos architecture with distributed forwarding
• Virtual Output Queue (VoQ) architecture
• Support for Virtual System (VS) virtualization
• Cluster Switch System (CSS) support
• M-LAG for active-active redundancy
• VXLAN routing and bridging
• EVPN-enabled data center networking
• TRILL support for Layer 2 scalability
• FCoE convergence capabilities
• OpenFlow and programmable automation support
• Linux container support for customization
• Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
• Hardware-based sFlow and NetStream monitoring
• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for reduced maintenance downtime
• BFD and VRRP high availability mechanisms
• Advanced QoS with traffic shaping and congestion management
• Enterprise authentication through RADIUS, HWTACACS, and 802.1X
• Front-to-back airflow suitable for modern data center racks

• Brand: Huawei
• Product Model: Huawei CE12808SD-B0
• Product Family: CloudEngine 12800 Series
• Chassis Type: Modular Data Center Ethernet Switch
• Bundle Configuration: CE12808S DC Bundle0
• Chassis: DC Assembly Chassis
• Service Slots: 8
• Main Processing Units: 2 × MPUA-S
• Switching Fabric Units: 2 × SFUB-S
• Power Supplies: 4 × PDC-2200WA
• Fabric Architecture: Clos Architecture with VoQ and Distributed Large Buffer
• Switching Capacity: Up to 516 Tbps (platform dependent)
• Forwarding Performance: Up to 34,560 Mpps
• Network Virtualization: VXLAN, EVPN, M-LAG, TRILL
• Device Virtualization: VS, CSS, SVF
• Storage Networking: FCoE, DCBX, PFC, ETS
• Programmability: OpenFlow, OPS, ENP Programming, Linux Containers
• Automation: Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), Ansible, Puppet, OVSDB Support
• High Availability: ISSU, VRRP, BFD
• Management: SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Console, SSH, Telnet
• Security: 802.1X, RADIUS, HWTACACS, ACLs
• Airflow: Front-to-Back
• Operating Voltage: DC -38.4 V to -72 V
• Maximum Power Supply: 12,000 W
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 442 × 620 × 708.4 mm
• Series Position: 8-slot modular CloudEngine 12800 Series platform

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations selecting the Huawei CE12808SD-B0 typically require a modular switching platform capable of supporting long-term data center expansion without replacing the chassis as infrastructure grows. Its 8-slot architecture offers more scalability than entry-level CloudEngine 12804 models while providing a more space-efficient deployment than larger chassis variants for organizations that do not yet require maximum slot density.
• The platform supports virtualization, cloud networking, automation, and high-availability technologies widely used in enterprise and service provider environments. Compatibility with VXLAN, EVPN, FCoE, and programmable network frameworks simplifies integration into modern software-defined data centers while helping reduce operational complexity. The modular hardware design, redundant processing components, and in-service software upgrade capabilities contribute to lower lifecycle costs, improved uptime, and better return on infrastructure investment for organizations planning multi-year network modernization initiatives.