Datasheet

Huawei CloudEngine 6820H

Switch Datasheet
The CloudEngine 6820H series have advanced hardware
architecture with 40GE/100GE uplink ports and high-density
10GE access ports.

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Product Overview
Huawei CloudEngine 6820H series switches are next-generation 10GE access switches that provide high performance and high
port density on data center networks and high-end campus networks. The CloudEngine 6820H series have advanced hardware
architecture with 40GE/100GE uplink ports and high-density 10GE access ports. Using Huawei's new software platform. In
addition, the CloudEngine 6820H series use a flexible airflow design (front-to-back or back-to-front). CloudEngine 6820H series
can work with CloudEngine 16800 or CloudEngine 12800 series data center core switches to build elastic, virtual, and high-
quality 40GE/100GE full-mesh networks, meeting requirements of cloud computing data centers.

CloudEngine 6820H series provide high-density 10GE access to help enterprises and carriers build a scalable data center
network platform in the cloud computing era. They can also work as core or aggregation switches on campus networks.

Product Appearance
CloudEngine 6820H series switches provide 48 x 10GE SFP+ ports and 6 x 100GE QSFP28 ports.

Product Characteristics
High-Density 10GE Access
 CloudEngine 6820H series provide up to 48 x 10GE ports, allowing for high-density 10GE server access and smooth
evolution.
 CloudEngine 6820H series provide up to 6 x 100GE QSFP28 ports. Each QSFP28 port can also be used as one 40GE
QSFP+ port, providing flexibility in networking. The uplink 40GE/100GE ports can be connected to CloudEngine 16800 or
CloudEngine 12800 series switches to build a non-blocking network platform.

Inter-device Link Aggregation, High Efficiency and Reliability

 CloudEngine 6820H series support multi-chassis link aggregation group (M-LAG), which enables links of multiple switches
to aggregate into one to implement device-level link backup.
 Switches in an M-LAG all work in active state to share traffic and back up each other, enhancing system reliability.
 Switches in an M-LAG can be upgraded independently. During the upgrade, other switches in the system take over traffic
forwarding to ensure uninterrupted services.
 M-LAG supports dual-homing to Ethernet, and IP networks, allowing for flexible networking.

Standard Interfaces, Enabling Openness and Interoperability

 CloudEngine 6820H series support NETCONF.
 CloudEngine 6820H series support Ansible-based automatic configuration and open-source module release, expanding
network functions and simplifying device management and maintenance.

ZTP, Implementing Automatic O&M

 CloudEngine 6820H series support Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). ZTP enables the CloudEngine 6820H series to
automatically obtain and load version files from a USB flash drive or file server, freeing network engineers from onsite
configuration and deployment. ZTP reduces labor costs and improves device deployment efficiency.
 ZTP provides built-in scripts through open APIs. Data center personnel can use a programming language they are familiar
with, such as Python, to centrally configure network devices.

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 ZTP decouples the configuration time of new devices from the device quantity and area distribution, which improves
service provisioning efficiency.

FabricInsight-based Intelligent O&M

 The CloudEngine 6820H provides telemetry technology to collect device data in real time and send the data to Huawei
data center network analyzer iMaster NCE-FabricInsight. The iMaster NCE-FabricInsight analyzes network data based on the
intelligent fault identification algorithm, accurately displays the real-time network status, effectively demarcates and locates
faults in a timely manner, and identifies network problems that affect user experience, accurately guaranteeing user experience.

Flexible Airflow Design, Improving Energy Efficiency

Flexible front-to-back or back-to-front airflow design

 CloudEngine 6820H series use a strict front-to-back or back-to-front airflow design that isolates cold air channels from hot
air channels. This design improves heat dissipation efficiency and meets design requirements of data center equipment rooms.
 Air can flow from front to back or back to front depending on the fans and power modules that are used.
 Redundant power modules and fans can be configured to ensure service continuity.

Innovative energy-saving technologies

 CloudEngine 6820H series have innovative energy-saving chips and can measure system power consumption in real time.
The fan speed can be adjusted dynamically based on system consumption. These energy-saving technologies reduce O&M
costs and contribute to a greener data center.

Clear Indicators, Simplifying Maintenance

Clear indicators

 Port indicators clearly show the port status and port rate. The 100GE port indicators can show the states of all ports
derived from the 100GE ports.
 CloudEngine 6820H series support remote positioning. Remote positioning indicators enable users to easily identify the
switches they want to maintain in an equipment room full of devices.

Simple maintenance

 The management port, fans, and power modules are on the front panel, which facilitates device maintenance.
 Data ports are located at the rear, facing servers. This simplifies cabling.

Licensing
CloudEngine 6820H supports Huawei IDN One Software (N1 mode for short) licensing mode. The CloudFabric N1 business
model combines the NCE controller, analyzer, and CloudEngine switch software for use in a range of common scenarios. This
simplifies transactions, provides customers with more functions and value, and protects their software investment with Software
License Portability.

Product Feature N1 Mandatory Software Packages

CloudEngine 6820H Foundation Advanced Premium

series switch
Basic software √ √ √

IPv6 √ √ √

Lossless upgrade √ √ √

Telemetry √ √ √

iMaster NCE- Basic network √ √ √

FabricInsight analyzer analysis functions
of telemetry

Network health √ √
("1-3-5" intelligent

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 Product Feature N1 Mandatory Software Packages
O&M)

Value-added √
functions for
network traffic
analysis
(managing 100
VMs)

Version mapping Select one from three options. The Advanced software package contains
functions of the Foundation software package, and the Premium software
package contains functions of the Advanced software package.

For details about product function differences, refer to the product documentation.

Note: V200R005C20, V200R019C10, and later versions can support N1 business model.

Note: For detailed information of Huawei CloudFabric N1 business model, visit

https://e.huawei.com/en/material/networking/dcswitch/03a0e69bfa2c4f168323ba94a75f1f09.

Product Specifications
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Functions and Features

Item CloudEngine 6820H-48S6CQ

Device virtualization M-LAG

Network convergence PFC and ECN

Programmability OPS programming

OpenFlow

VLAN Adding access, trunk, and hybrid interfaces to VLANs

Default VLAN

QinQ

MAC address Dynamic learning and aging of MAC address entries

Static, dynamic, and blackhole MAC address entries

Packet filtering based on source MAC addresses

MAC address limiting based on ports and VLANs

IP routing IPv4 routing protocols, such as RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP

IPv6 routing protocols, such as RIPng, OSPFv3, IS-ISv6, and BGP4+

IP packet fragmentation and reassembly

IPv6 IPv6 Neighbor Discovery (ND)

Path MTU Discovery (PMTU)

TCP6, IPv6 ping, IPv6 tracert, IPv6 socket, UDP6, and raw IPv6

Multicast Multicast routing protocols such as IGMP and PIM-SM

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IGMP snooping

IGMP proxy

Fast leaving of multicast member interfaces

Multicast traffic suppression

Reliability Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)

STP, RSTP, VBST, and MSTP

BPDU protection

Smart Link and multi-instance

Device Link Detection Protocol (DLDP)

Hardware-based Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)

VRRP, VRRP load balancing, and BFD for VRRP

BFD for BGP/IS-IS/OSPF/static route

QoS Traffic classification based on Layer 2, Layer 3, Layer 4, and priority information

ACL, CAR, re-marking, and scheduling

Queue scheduling modes such as PQ, DRR, and PQ+DRR

Congestion avoidance mechanisms, including WRED and tail drop

Traffic shaping

O&M Network-wide path detection

Telemetry

NetStream

Configuration and maintenance Console, Telnet, and SSH terminals

Network management protocols, such as SNMPv1/v2/v3

File upload and download through FTP and TFTP

BootROM upgrade and remote upgrade

Hot patches

User operation logs

Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)

Security and management Command line authority control based on user levels, preventing unauthorized users from
using commands

Defense against DoS attacks, ARP storms, and ICMP attacks

Port isolation, port security, and sticky MAC

Binding of the IP address, MAC address, port number, and VLAN ID

Authentication methods, including AAA, RADIUS, and HWTACACS

Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)

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Performance and Scalability
Item CloudEngine 6820H-48S6CQ

Maximum number of MAC address entries 256K

Maximum number of routes (FIB IPv4/IPv6) 256K/80K

ARP size 256K

Maximum number of VRFs 4096

IPv6 ND table size 80K

Maximum number of multicast routes (multicast FIB 32K/2K

IPv4/IPv6)

Maximum number of VRRP groups 1024

Maximum number of ECMP paths 128

Maximum number of LAGs 1024

Maximum number of links in a LAG 128

Maximum number of MSTIs 64

Maximum number of VLANs where VBST can be configured 500

Note: This specification may vary between different scenarios. Please contact Huawei for details.

Hardware Specifications
Item CloudEngine 6820H-48S6CQ

Physical features Dimensions (W x D x H) 442 mm x 420 mm x 43.6 mm

Weight (excluding optical 5.6/7.7

transceivers, power modules,
and fan assemblies/including
AC power modules and fan
assemblies, excluding optical
transceivers, kg)

Switching capacity (Tbps) 2.16

Forwarding performance 470

(Mpps)

10GE SFP+ ports 48

40/100GE QSFP28 ports 6

Management Out-of-band management 1 x GE management interface

interface port

Console port 1 x RJ45 interface

USB port 1

CPU Main frequency (GHz) 1.4

Number of cores 4

Storage RAM 4 GB

NOR flash 64 MB

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NAND flash 2 GB

System System buffer 21 MB

Power supply Power modules 600W AC

1000 W -48 V DC
1200 W 380V HVDC

Rated voltage range (V) AC: 100 V to 240 V

DC: -48 V to -60 V
HVDC: 240 V to 380 V

Maximum voltage range (V) AC: 90 V to 290 V

DC: -38.4 V to -72 V
HVDC: 190 V to 400 V

Maximum input current AC 600W: 100 V to 240 V 8 A

1000W -48 V DC: -48 to 60 V 30A
1200W 380 V HVDC: 190 V 8A

Typical power 162 W (100% traffic load, copper cable, normal temperature, dual
power modules)
196 W (100% traffic load, short-distance optical transceivers, normal
temperature, dual power modules)

Maximum power 282 W

Frequency (AC, Hz) 50/60

Heat dissipation Heat dissipation mode Air cooling

Number of fan trays 4

Heat dissipation airflow Front-to-back or back-to-front

Maximum heat consumption 962

(BTU/hour)

Environment Long-term operating 0°C to 40°C (0-1800 m)

specifications temperature (°C) The temperature decreases by 1°C each time the altitude increases
by 220 m.

Storage temperature (°C) -40°C to +70°C

Relative humidity 5% to 95%

Operating altitude (m) Up to 5000

Sound power at 27°C (dBA) Front-to-back airflow: < 64

Back-to-front airflow: < 65

Sound power at 40°C (dBA) Front-to-back airflow: < 84

Back-to-front airflow: < 85

Sound pressure at 27°C Front-to-back airflow: 50 on average (maximum: 55)

(dBA) Back-to-front airflow: 51 on average (maximum: 56)

Surge protection AC power supply protection: 6 kV in common mode and 6 kV in

differential mode
DC power supply protection: 4 kV in common mode and 2 kV in

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differential mode

Reliability MTBF (year) 45.48

MTTR (hour) 1.52

Availability 0.99999618

Note: For details of CloudEngine 6800 hardware information, visit

https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1000019246?idPath=7919710%7C21782165%7C21782239%7C22318540
%7C7597815.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

The following table lists the safety and regulatory compliance of CloudEngine switches.

Certification Category Description

Safety  EN 60950-1
 EN 60825-1
 EN 60825-2
 UL 60950-1
 CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1
 IEC 60950-1
 AS/NZS 60950-1
 GB4943

Electromagnetic Compatibility  EN 300386

(EMC)  EN 55032: CLASS A
 EN 55024
 IEC/EN 61000-3-2
 IEC/EN 61000-3-3
 FCC 47CFR Part15 CLASS A
 ICES-003: CLASS A
 CISPR 32: CLASS A
 CISPR 24
 AS/NZS CISPR32
 VCCI- CISPR32: CLASS A
 GB9254 CLASS A

Environment  2011/65/EU EN 50581

 2012/19/EU EN 50419
 (EC) No.1907/2006
 GB/T 26572
 ETSI EN 300 019-1-1
 ETSI EN 300 019-1-2
 ETSI EN 300 019-1-3
 ETSI EN 300 753 GR63

Note

EMC: electromagnetic compatibility

CISPR: International Special Committee on Radio Interference

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EN: European Standard

ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute

CFR: Code of Federal Regulations

FCC: Federal Communication Commission

IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission

AS/NZS: Australian/New Zealand Standard

VCCI: Voluntary Control Council for Interference

UL: Underwriters Laboratories

CSA: Canadian Standards Association

Supported MIBs
For details about the MIB information, visit
https://support.huawei.com/hedex/hdx.do?docid=EDOC1100136525&lang=en&idPath=24030814%7C21782165%7C21782239
%7C22318540%7C7597815.

Optical Transceivers and Cable

For details about the optical transceivers and cables information, visit
https://e.huawei.com/en/material/networking/dcswitch/f6d91cf16df0474998087676a33fd41e.

Ordering Information
Mainframe

CE6820H-48S6CQ CE6820H-48S6CQ switch(48*10G SFP+,6*100G QSFP28,without fan and power modules)

CE6820H-48S6CQ-B CE6820H-48S6CQ switch(48*10G SFP+,6*100G QSFP28, 2*AC power modules,4*fan

modules,port-side intake)

CE6820H-48S6CQ-F CE6820H-48S6CQ switch(48*10G SFP+,6*100GE QSFP28,2*AC power modules,4*fan

modules,port-side exhaust)

Fan Tray

Model Description Applicable Product

FAN-031A-F Fan box (F,FAN panel side intake) CE6820H-48S6CQ

FAN-031A-B Fan box (B,FAN panel side CE6820H-48S6CQ

exhaust)

Power

Model Description Applicable Product

PAC600S12-CF 600W AC Power Module(Front to Back, CE6820H-48S6CQ

Power panel side intake)

PAC600S12-CB 600W AC Power Module(Back to Front, CE6820H-48S6CQ

Power panel side exhaust)

PDC1000S12-DF 1000W DC Power Module (Front to Back, CE6820H-48S6CQ

Power panel side intake)

PDC1000S12-DB 1000W DC Power Module (Front to Back, CE6820H-48S6CQ

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 Model Description Applicable Product
Power panel side exhaust)

PHD1K2S12-DB 1200W HVDC Power Module (Back to Front, CE6820H-48S6CQ

Power panel side exhaust)

Software

N1-CE68LIC-CFFD N1-CloudFabric Foundation SW License for CloudEngine 6800

N1-CE68CFFD-SnS1Y N1-CloudFabric Foundation SW License for CloudEngine 6800-SnS-1 Year

N1-CE68LIC-CFAD N1-CloudFabric Advanced SW License for CloudEngine 6800

N1-CE68CFAD-SnS1Y N1-CloudFabric Advanced SW License for CloudEngine -SnS -1 Year

N1-CE68LIC-CFPM N1-CloudFabric Premium SW License for CloudEngine 6800

N1-CE68CFPM-SnS1Y N1-CloudFabric Premium SW License for CloudEngine 6800 -SnS-Year

Networking and Application

Data Center Applications
On a typical data center network, CloudEngine 6820H switches work as TOR switches and connect to CloudEngine 16800,
CloudEngine 12800 or CloudEngine 8800 core switches using 40GE/100GE ports, building an end-to-end 40GE/100GE full-
mesh network.

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