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 Specifications

Models and Slots

• S16700 series includes models with 4 or 8 Line Processing Unit (LPU) slots, supporting flexible expansion and high-density deployments . Port Density and Types
• Supports 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 Capacity
• Forwarding 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 Reliability
• Main 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 Features
• Programmable 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 Evolution
• Fabric 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 . Applications
• Ideal 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.