Huawei Core Switch Technical Parameters

Huawei CloudEngine S16700 series core switches offer ultra-high performance with up to 14.4 Tbit/s per slot, massive port density, and carrier-class reliability for campus and data center networks.Key Technical SpecificationsModels and SlotsS16700 series includes models with 4 or 8 Line Processing Unit (LPU) slots, supporting flexible expansion and high-density deployments . Port Density and TypesSupports 10GE, 40GE, 100GE, 200GE, and 400GE full-rate access ports, enabling massive terminal access and high-speed aggregation .S6700 series provides 24 or 48 line-speed 10GE ports, suitable for core or aggregation roles in campus networks . Forwarding and Switching CapacityForwarding capability: up to 14.4 Tbit/s per slot for S16700 .Supports high-performance packet switching and ultra-fast forwarding for large-scale campus networks . Redundancy and ReliabilityMain Processing Units (MPUs), power modules, and fan modules adopt a redundancy design for carrier-class reliability .S16700 series achieves 99.9999% reliability with Multichassis Link Aggregation Group (M-LAG) technology .S6700 series supports dual power supplies and fan redundancy, enhancing MTBF and network resilience . Advanced FeaturesProgrammable chips allow user-defined forwarding processes, enabling flexible service rollout without hardware replacement .VXLAN support for network virtualization and free mobility .Quality of Service (QoS), Packet Conservation Algorithm for Internet (iPCA), and one-click service deployment for simplified management .Native AC function for wired and wireless convergence, DHCP server capabilities, and VLAN management . Scalability and Network EvolutionFabric Units (SFUs) improve system bandwidth and support smooth network evolution .Supports stacking, uplink/downlink Eth-Trunk interfaces, and multiple equal-cost routes for redundancy and scalability . ApplicationsIdeal for cloud campus networks, enterprise data centers, and high-end campus aggregation .Supports digital transformation initiatives with high-speed, programmable, and reliable network infrastructure . Huawei core switches, particularly the CloudEngine S16700 series, combine high port density, ultra-fast forwarding, redundancy, and advanced programmability, making them suitable for modern enterprise and campus networks requiring high reliability, scalability, and service intelligence.