CE16816 CloudEngine 16816 Modular Core Switch for AI‑Era Cloud Networks
Product Overview
The Huawei CE16816, part of the CloudEngine 16800 series, is a high-performance modular data center switch chassis engineered for AI‑era cloud networks. Available in AC/HVDC (‑AH) and DC‑only (‑DC) configurations, it delivers large-scale switching capacity, ultra-low latency, and future scalability—making it suitable for AI computing clusters, all‑flash storage fabrics, and carrier‑grade core networks
Product Details
| Attribute | Description |
| Product Name | Huawei CloudEngine 16816‑AH / CE16816‑DC |
| Series | CloudEngine 16800 Series Data Center Switch |
| Chassis Power Types | AC/HVDC (‑AH) or DC only (‑DC) |
| Form Factor | 1U or high‑density chassis with modular slots |
| Switching Capacity | Up to ~173 Tbps (‑DC), expandable to ~1,548 Tbps in platinum config |
| Forwarding Performance | Up to ~45,120 Mpps |
| Service Slots | 16 |
| Fabric Module Slots | Scalable to 9 slots |
| Fabric Architecture | Backplane‑free Clos, cell switching, VoQ |
| Airflow Design | Front‑to‑back |
| Software & Features | VXLAN EVPN, M‑LAG, NOF+, telemetry, iLossless AI acceleration |
Key Features
Supports zero packet loss and sub‑microsecond latency via iLossless traffic flow and AI‑based congestion control
Supports up to 36 × 100GE, 36 × 40GE, or 144 × 10GE line cards for versatile port density
Modular architecture supports hot‑swappable MPUs, fabric cards, and power supplies (AC or HVDC) Rich DC features including VXLAN bridging, segment routing, M‑LAG, telemetry, and programmability (NETCONF, Ansible)
Designed for data center spine/core, AI platforms, all‑flash SANs, and telco aggregation layers
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Chassis Variants | CE16816‑AH (AC/HVDC), CE16816‑DC (DC) |
| Switching Capacity | ~86 Tbit/s to ~173 Tbit/s (device dependent) |
| Forwarding Rate | ~45,120 Mpps |
| Service Slots | 16 service line card (LPU) slots |
| Fabric Slots | Up to 9 fabric cards |
| Max Line Rate Ports | Up to 576 × 400GE or 768 × 100GE etc. |
| Operating Temp Range | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Weight | ~94 kg (base DC chassis) to ~273 kg (full‑config) |
| Airflow | Strict front‑to‑back design |
Similar Model Comparison
| Model | Power Type | Switching Capacity | Use Case |
| CE16816‑AH | AC / HVDC | Up to ~173 Tbit/s | High-end data center core chassis |
| CE16816‑DC | DC only | Up to ~173 Tbit/s | Telco/comms DC deployment |
| CE16804 / CE16808 | Smaller scale | Lower capacity | Smaller DC networks or leaf switches |
