Huawei CE6800 Series Switch CE6857-48S6CQ-EI support 48*10GE SFP+, 6*100GE QSFP28.
Appearance of the CE6857-48S6CQ-EI
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Ground screw
2
Equipment serial number (ESN)
NOTE:
You can scan the code to view the ESN and MAC address of the switch.
3
Console port
4
ETH management port (RJ45)
5
USB port
6
Fan slot 1
Applicable fan modules:
FAN-031A series fan modules
7
Fan slot 2
Applicable fan modules:
FAN-031A series fan modules
8
Fan slot 3
Applicable fan modules:
FAN-031A series fan modules
9
Fan slot 4
Applicable fan modules:
FAN-031A series fan modules
10
Power supply slot 1
Applicable power modules:
350 W DC Power Module (PDC350S12)
600 W AC Power Module (PAC600S12)
11
Power supply slot 2
Applicable power modules:
350 W DC Power Module (PDC350S12)
600 W AC Power Module (PAC600S12)
12
Forty-eight 10GE SFP+ Ethernet optical ports
Applicable modules and cables:
10GE SFP+ Optical Modules (OSXD22N00, LE2MXSC80FF0 and SFP-10G-ZDWT-L not supported)
GE eSFP Optical Modules (Auto-negotiation is not supported)
GE SFP Copper Modules (works at 1000 Mbit/s)
SFP+ AOC cable
SFP+ high-speed cable
NOTE:
A 10GE optical interface does not support auto-negotiation when it has a GE optical module installed. To connect the two interfaces at both ends of a link, disable auto-negotiation on the peer interface. Otherwise, one interface may go Up and the other may go Down.
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Six 40GE/100GE QSFP28 Ethernet optical ports
Applicable modules and cables:
40GE QSFP+ Optical Modules
100GE QSFP28 Optical Modules (QSFP-100G-4WDM-40 not supported)
QSFP+ to QSFP+ AOC cable
QSFP+ to QSFP+ high-speed cable
QSFP28 to QSFP28 AOC cable
QSFP28 to QSFP28 high-speed cable
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Three port-side mounting holes for mounting brackets
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Two middle mounting holes for mounting brackets
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Equipotential junction
Grounding screw used in dual OT scenarios.
17
Four power-supply-side mounting holes for mounting brackets
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Ports on the CE6857-48S6CQ-EI
Attribute
Description
Connector type
LC
Optical attributes
Depending on the module or cable in use
Standards compliance
IEEE802.3ae
Working mode
Supported rate: 1000 Mbit/s and 10 Gbit/s auto-sensing
Full-duplex
Attribute
Description
Connector type
Depending on the optical module
Optical attributes
Depending on the module or cable in use
Standards compliance
IEEE802.3ba
Working mode
Full-duplex
Technical specifications of the CE6857-48S6CQ-EI
Item
Description
Physical specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H): 442.0 mm x 420.0 mm x 43.6 mm (17.4 in. x 16.5 in. x 1.72 in.)
Weight (with two power modules and two fan modules, calculated based on the heaviest model if multiple models are supported): 7.6 Kg (16.76 lb)
Environment parameters
Temperature
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) at altitude of 0-1800 m (0-5906 ft.)
NOTE:
When the altitude is 1800-5000 m (5096-16404 ft.), the highest operating temperature reduces by 1°C (1.8°F) every time the altitude increases by 220 m (722 ft.).
Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Relative humidity
5% RH to 95% RH, noncondensing
Altitude
< 5000 m (16404 ft.)
Noise (sound pressure, 27°C)
Back-to-front airflow: < 53 dBA
Front-to-back airflow: < 52 dBA
Power specifications
Power source type
AC
AC power input
Rated input voltage range: 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum input voltage range: 90 V AC to 290 V AC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
DC power input
Rated voltage range: -48 V DC to -60 V DC
Maximum voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -72 V DC
High-voltage DC power input
Not supported
Rated input current
350 W DC power (PDC350S12 series): 11 A (-48 V DC to -60 V DC)
600 W AC power (PAC600S12 series): 9 A (100 V AC to 240 V AC)
Chassis power consumption
Maximum power consumption
287 W
Typical power consumption
152 W (100% throughput, SFP28 cables on 48 ports and QSFP28 cables on 6 ports, double power modules)
195 W (100% throughput, all optical interfaces on the switch are equipped with the short-distance optical modules, double power modules)
Chassis heat dissipation
Maximum heat dissipation
979 BTU/Hr
Typical heat dissipation
519 BTU/Hr (100% throughput, SFP28 cables on 48 ports and QSFP28 cables on 6 ports, double power modules)
665 BTU/Hr (100% throughput, all optical interfaces on the switch are equipped with the short-distance optical modules, double power modules)
Surge protection
Power module:
AC: 6 kV in common mode and 6 kV in differential mode
DC: 4 kV in common mode and 2 kV in differential mode
Heat dissipation
Heat dissipation mode
Air cooling
Airflow
Front-to-back or back-to-front, depending on the fan modules and power modules
Reliability
Power module backup
1+1 backup
Fan module backup
The device supports 3+1 backup of fan modules that work in hot standby mode. The system can operate properly for a short time after a single fan module fails. You are advised to replace the faulty fan module immediately.
Hot swap
Supported by all power modules and fan modules
Mean time between failures (MTBF)
45.3 years
Mean time to repair (MTTR)
1.68 hours
Availability
0.99999576002
Technical specifications
Processor
1.4 GHz, four-core
DRAM Memory
4 GB
NOR Flash
64 MB
NAND Flash
2 GB
Stack
Service port supporting the stack function
10GE optical ports, 40GE optical ports, and 100GE optical ports
Certification
Safety standards compliance
EMC standards compliance
Environmental standards compliance
CE6857-48S6CQ-EI FAQ
Q1: Do the 48 10GE optical ports support backward compatibility with 1G speeds? Is no additional configuration required?
A1: Yes, it supports automatic 10G/1G speed adaptation. No manual configuration is required. It can directly connect to older 1G optical port servers and terminals or newer 10GE devices, offering strong compatibility across all optical scenarios.
Q2: What are the differences between this model and the Huawei CE6860/6863 series? How to choose?
A2: This model emphasizes maturity, stability, and high cost-effectiveness. It has been market-tested over a long period and is suitable for core scenarios requiring low risk. The CE6860/6863 series adds stacking, SRv6, and other expansion functions, and is more expensive, making it suitable for scenarios with expansion needs.
Q3: As an older, mature model, is subsequent technical support and maintenance guaranteed?
A3: Huawei provides complete maintenance services and technical support. Spare parts are readily available, and software versions are continuously updated, ensuring stable operation throughout the equipment's lifecycle. There is no need to worry about obsolescence risks.
Optical Modules Supported by Huawei S Series Switches