Huawei Core Switch Series

Huawei Core Series Switches are high-performance, modular switches designed for enterprise and data center networks, offering scalability, redundancy, and advanced networking features.

Overview of Huawei Core Switch Series

Huawei offers several core switch series tailored for high-end campus networks and data centers: 1. CloudEngine S12700H Series

• Modular core/aggregation switches for next-generation campus networks with Wi-Fi 6/7 support .
• Available in models with 4 or 8 LPU slots, supporting ultra-high-density GE, 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, and 100GE ports .
• Features carrier-grade reliability with redundant MPUs, power modules, and fan modules .
• Supports advanced technologies like M-LAG, network slicing, MACsec, and terminal identification for secure access . 2. CloudEngine S12700E Series
• Agile core switches with fully programmable architecture for SDN evolution .
• Integrated wireless access controller (AC) capabilities for converged wired and wireless networks .
• High-performance L2/L3 switching with MPLS VPN, desktop cloud, and video conferencing support .
• Reliability features include hardware Ethernet OAM, BFD, ring network protection, and single-link 100G hardware clustering . 3. CloudEngine S8700 Series
• Modular chassis core switches for large enterprises and data centers .
• Chassis models like S8700-04, S8700-06, and S8700-10 provide up to 16 Tbps bandwidth .
• Supports deep virtualization, MACsec, silicon-based TCP acceleration, VXLAN Gateway, BGP-EVPN, and full CSS 2.0 chassis clustering .
• Hot-swappable MPUs, LPUs, fans, and power units with N+1 redundancy ensure nonstop operations .
• Flexible port configurations: 10/25GbE access with 100/400GbE fabric uplinks . 4. S6700 Series
• High-performance 10G box switches suitable as access or core switches in campus networks or data centers .
• Provides up to 48 line-speed 10GE ports with 1GE/10GE access support .
• Advanced security features: DHCP snooping, ARP/IP source checks, 802.1x authentication, and DoS attack prevention .
• Large buffering capacity and advanced buffer scheduling ensure non-blocking transmission under high traffic .

Key Features Across Huawei Core Switches

• High Availability: Redundant power, fan, and processing units for carrier-grade reliability.
• Scalability: Modular designs allow flexible expansion of ports and line cards.
• Advanced Security: MACsec, ARP/NDP protection, ACLs, and trusted boot.
• High Performance: Support for 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, 100GE, and 400GE ports depending on series.
• SDN and Automation: Programmable architectures, VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, and network slicing for modern enterprise and data center networks.
• Converged Networking: Some series integrate wireless AC capabilities for unified wired and wireless management. Huawei Core Series Switches are ideal for enterprises, government, education, finance, and manufacturing sectors seeking future-proof, high-performance, and secure network infrastructure capable of supporting digital transformation and cloud-based services .