Product Overview
Huawei CloudEngine 5880 series switches are next-generation, high-density Gigabit Ethernet switches designed for data centers and high-end campus networks. The CloudEngine 5880 series have advanced hardware architecture with 40GE uplink ports and high-density GE access ports. Using Huawei's VRP8 software platform, CloudEngine 5880 series switches support extensive data center features and high stacking capabilities. In addition, the CloudEngine 5880 series use a flexible airflow design (front-to-back or back-to-front). CloudEngine 5880 series can work with Huawei CE12800 series data center core switches to build elastic, virtual, and high-quality fabric that meets requirements of cloud computing data centers.
CloudEngine 5880 series provide high-density GE access to help enterprises and carriers build a scalable data center network platform in the cloud computing era.
Product Appearance
The CloudEngine 5880-48T6Q-EI switches provide 44 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x 10GE RJ45 ports, and 6 x 40GE QSFP+ ports.
Product Characteristics
High-Density GE Access
- CloudEngine 5880 series provide up to 44*GE and 4 x 10GE RJ 45 line-speed ports, allowing for high-density GE server access and smooth evolution.
- CloudEngine 5880 series provide up to 6 x 40GE QSFP+ ports. The uplink 40GE ports can be connected to CloudEngine 16800 or CloudEngine 12800 series switches to build a non-blocking network platform.
Highly Reliable, Long-Distance Stacking
16-member stack system
- A stack system of 16 member switches has a maximum of 704 x GE access ports that provide high-density server access in a data center.
- Multiple switches in a stack system are virtualized into one logical device, making it possible to build a scalable and easy-to-manage data center network platform.
- A stack system separates the control plane from the data plane. This eliminates the risk of single points of failure and greatly improves system reliability.
Long-distance stacking, highly reliable stacking
- CloudEngine 5880 series can use service ports as stack ports. A stack system can be established with switches in the same rack or different racks, and even over long distances.
- Service and stack bandwidths can be allocated based on the network scale to ensure that network resources are used more efficiently.
Inter-device Link Aggregation, High Efficiency and Reliability
- CloudEngine 5880 series support multichassis 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 system all work in active state to share traffic and back up each other, enhancing system reliability.
- Switches in an M-LAG system 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, VXLAN, and IP networks, allowing for flexible networking.
Virtualized Hardware Gateway, Enabling Quick Deployment
- CloudEngine 5880 series can connect to a cloud platform through open APIs, facilitating the unified management of virtual and physical networks.
- CloudEngine 5880 series can work with the industry's mainstream virtualization platforms. The virtualization function protects investments by ensuring services can be deployed quickly without requiring network changes.
- The hardware gateway deployment enables fast service deployment without changing the customer network, providing investment protection.
- CloudEngine 5880 series support Border Gateway Protocol - Ethernet VPN (BGP-EVPN), which can run as the VXLAN control plane to simplify VXLAN configuration within and between data centers.
Standard Interfaces, Enabling Openness and Interoperability
- CloudEngine 5880 series support NETCONF and can work with Huawei Agile Controller.
- CloudEngine 5880 series support Ansible-based automatic configuration and open-source module release, expanding network functions and simplifying device management and maintenance.
- CloudEngine 5880 series can be integrated into mainstream SDN and cloud computing platforms flexibly and quickly.
ZTP, Implementing Automatic O&M
- CloudEngine 5880 series support Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). ZTP enables the CloudEngine 5880 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.
- 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
- Huawei's Packet Conservation Algorithm for Internet (iPCA) technology implements accurate per-hop packet loss, delay, and jitter detection for real service flows, locating network faults in real time.
- CloudEngine 5880 series proactively perform path detection over the entire network. The switches periodically check sample flows to determine the connectivity of all paths on the network and locates fault points, providing real-time network health information.
- CloudEngine 5880 series support visualization of all flows and congestion, improving service experience.
Flexible Airflow Design, Improving Energy Efficiency
Flexible front-to-back/back-to-front airflow design
- CloudEngine 5880 series use a strict front-to-back/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 5880 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
- Port indicators clearly show the port status and port rate.
- State and stack indicators on both the front and rear panels enable users to maintain the switch from either side.
- CloudEngine 5880 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.
Product Specifications
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Functions and Features
| Item | CloudEngine 5880-48T6Q-EI |
|---|---|
| Device virtualization | iStack |
| Network virtualization | M-LAG VXLAN BGP-EVPN |
| SDN | Agile Controller |
| Programmability | OPS programming OpenFlow Ansible-based automatic configuration and open-source module release |
| Traffic analysis | NetStream |
| 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 IP6 |
| Multicast | Multicast routing protocols such as IGMP, PIM-SM, and MBGP IGMP snooping |
| Reliability | IGMP proxy Fast leaving of multicast member interfaces Multicast traffic suppression Multicast traffic suppression Fine-grained microsegmentation isolation Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) STP, RSTP, and MSTP BPDU protection, root protection, and loop 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 BFD for VXLAN |
| 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 SP, DWRR,SP+DWRR Congestion avoidance mechanisms, including WRED and tail drop Traffic shaping |
| O&M | IPCA Network-wide path detection Telemetry ERSPAN+ Statistics on the buffer microburst status VXLAN OAM: VXLAN ping and VXLAN tracert |
| 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 address attacks, ARP storms, and ICMP attacks |
| Port security | 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) |
Performance and Scalability
| Item | CloudEngine 5880-48T6Q-EI |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of MAC address entries | 176K |
| Maximum number of forwarding routes (FIB IPv4/IPv6) | 128K/64K |
| ARP table size | 128K |
| Maximum number of VRF | 4096 |
| IPv6 ND (Neighbor Discovery) table size | 64K |
| Maximum number of multicast routes (Multicast FIB IPv4/IPv6) | 32K/NA |
| Maximum VRRP groups | 1024 |
| Maximum number of ECMP paths | 128 |
| Maximum ACL number | 7500 |
| Maximum number of broadcast domains | 8000 |
| Maximum number of BDIF | 8000 |
| Maximum number of tunnel endpoints (VTEP) | 2000 |
| Maximum number of lag group | 1024 |
| Maximum number of links in a lag group | 64 |
| Maximum number of MSTP instance | 64 |
Note: This specification may vary between different scenarios. Please contact Huawei for details.
Hardware Specifications
| Item | CloudEngine 5880-48T6Q-EI |
|---|---|
| Physical Features | Dimensions (W × D ×H,mm): 442*420*43.6 Weight (excluding optical transceivers, power modules, and fan assemblies / including AC power modules and fan assemblies, excluding optical transceivers, kg): 6.3/9.1 |
| Switching capacity (Gbps) | 648 |
| Forwarding performance (Mpps) | 406 |
| Number of GE Base-T ports | 44 |
| Number of 10GE Base-T ports | 4 |
| 40GE QSFP+ ports | 6 |
| Management interface | Out-of-band management port: 1*GE management interface Console port: 1*RJ45 interface USB port: 1 |
| CPU | Main frequency (GHZ): 1.5 Number of cores: 8 |
| Storage | RAM: 2GB NOR Flash: 32MB NAND Flash: 1GB System buffer: 16.5MB |
| Power Supply System | Power modules: 600W AC, 600W -48V DC Rated voltage range (V): AC: 100V to 240V, DC: -48V to -60V Maximum voltage range (V): AC: 90V to 290V, DC: -38.4V to -72V Maximum input current: AC 600W: 100V to 240V 9A, -48V DC 600W: -48V to -60V 20A Typical power: 211W (100% traffic load, 3 m network cable and copper cable, normal temperature, dual power modules) 222W (100% traffic load, 3 m network cable, short-distance optical transceivers, normal temperature, dual power modules) Maximum power: 244W Frequency (AC, HZ): 50/60 |
| Heat Dissipation | Heat dissipation mode: Air cooling Number of fan trays: 2 Heat dissipation airflow: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow Maximum heat consumption (BTU/hr): 833 |
| Environment specifications | Long-term operating temperature (°C): 0 to 40°C (0-1800m) (The temperature decreases by 1°C each time the altitude increases by 220 m) Storage temperature (°C): -40°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: < 64 Sound power at 40°C (dBA): Front-to-back airflow: < 88, Back-to-front airflow: < 84 Sound pressure at 27°C (dBA): Front-to-back airflow: 48 in average (maximum: 53), Back-to-front airflow: 48 in average (maximum: 53) |
| Surge protection | AC power supply protection: 6 kV in common mode and 6 kV in differential mode |
| Reliability | MTBF (year): 49.14 MTTR (hour): 1.71 Availability: 0.99999575382 |
Note: For detailed information of CloudEngine 5880 Platform hardware information, visit Huawei Support.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The following table lists the safety and regulatory compliance of CloudEngine switches.
| Certification Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Safety |
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| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) |
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| Environment |
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Note
EMC: electromagnetic compatibility
CISPR: International Special Committee on Radio Interference
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 Huawei Support.
Optical Transceivers and Cable
For details about the optical transceivers and cables information, visit Huawei Website.
Ordering Information
Mainframe
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| CE5880-EI-B-B00 | CE5880-48T6Q-EI Switch spare part(44*GE RJ45, 4*10GE RJ45, 6*40GE QSFP+, 2*AC power modules, 2*fan modules, port-side intake) |
| CE5880-EI-F-B00 | CE5880-48T6Q-EI switch (44*GE RJ45, 4*10GE RJ45, 6*40GE QSFP+, 2*AC power modules, 2*fan modules, port-side exhaust) |
| CE5880-48T6Q-EI | CE5880-48T6Q-EI switch (44*GE RJ45, 4*10GE RJ45, 6*40GE QSFP+, without fan and power modules) |
Fan Tray
| Model | Description | Applicable Product |
|---|---|---|
| FAN-40HA-F | Fan box(HA, Front to Back, FAN panel side intake) | CE5880-48T6Q-EI |
| FAN-40HA-B | Fan box(HA, Back to Front, FAN panel side exhaust) | CE5880-48T6Q-EI |
Power
| Model | Description | Applicable Product |
|---|---|---|
| PAC-600WA-F | 600W AC Power Module (Front to Back, Power panel side intake) | CE5880-48T6Q-EI |
| PAC-600WA-B | 600W AC Power Module (Back to Front, Power panel side exhaust) | CE5880-48T6Q-EI |
| PDC600S12-CF | 600W DC Power Module(Front to Back, Power panel side intake) | CE5880-48T6Q-EI |
| PDC600S12-CB | 600W DC Power Module(Back to Front, Power panel side exhaust) | CE5880-48T6Q-EI |
Software
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| CE58-LIC-VXLAN | CloudEngine 5800 VXLAN Function |
| CE58-LIC-NSH | CloudEngine 5800 NSH Function |
| CE58-LIC-TLM | CloudEngine 5800 Telemetry Function |
| N1-CE58LIC-CFMM | N1-CloudFabric Management SW License for CloudEngine 5800 |
| N1-CE58CFMM-SnS1Y | N1-CloudFabric Management SW License for CloudEngine 5800 -SnS-1 Year |
| N1-CE58LIC-CFFD | N1-CloudFabric Foundation SW License for CloudEngine 5800 |
| N1-CE58CFFD-SnS1Y | N1-CloudFabric Foundation SW License for CloudEngine 5800-SnS-1 Year |
Networking and Application
Data Center Applications
On a typical data center network, CloudEngine 5880 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. The core and TOR switches use fabric technologies such as VXLAN to build a non-blocking large Layer 2 network, which allows for large-scale VM migration and flexible service deployment.
Note: VXLAN can also be used on campus networks to support flexible service deployment in different service areas.
Diagram Description: The diagram illustrates a network architecture connecting various Huawei CloudEngine switches (16800, 12800, 8800, 6800, 5800) to the Internet and WAN via firewalls (FW) and load balancers (LB). It highlights the use of VXLAN technology for building a fabric network, with connections ranging from 100GE/40GE/10GE down to GE/10GE/25GE.
