The Huawei CE6881-48T6CQ is a powerful data center switch with 48 × 10GE RJ45 downlink ports and 6 × 100GE QSFP28 uplinks, offering high-density connectivity for core and aggregation network layers. This model is optimized for cloud-ready data centers requiring low latency, reliable performance, and scalable configurations with flexible airflow options.
Technical Specifications
- Model: CE6881-48T6CQ
- Dimensions (with packaging): 175 x 650 x 550 mm (6.9 x 25.6 x 21.7 in.)
- Dimensions (without packaging): 43.6 x 442.0 x 420.0 mm (1.72 x 17.40 x 16.54 in.)
- Weight (base/full config): 6.6 kg / 8.9 kg (10.4 kg / 12.3 kg with packaging)
- Installation: Cabinet installation
- CPU: 4-core, 1.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB DRAM, 4 GB NAND Flash, 64 MB NOR Flash
- USB & Console: Supported (RJ45)
- RTC (Real-Time Clock): Supported
Service Interfaces
- Downlink: 48 × 10GE RJ45 (full-duplex only)
- Uplink: 6 × 100GE QSFP28 (configurable to 40G; copper cable use limited to stack or M-LAG peer-link; no port-splitting)
- Stack Support: 10GE electrical ports and 100GE optical ports
Power and Heat
- Typical Power: 347–362 W (depending on port configuration)
- Static Power: 235 W
- Max Power: 452 W
- Typical Heat: 1184–1235 BTU/hour
- Static Heat: 801 BTU/hour
- Max Heat: 1542 BTU/hour
- Redundancy: 1+1 backup power supply
Power Supply Compatibility
- 600W AC & 240V DC Module: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 240 V DC
- 1000W DC Module: –48 V DC to –60 V DC
- 1200W HVDC Module: 240 V DC to 380 V DC
Input & Output
- Input Voltage Ranges:
- 600W: 90–290 V AC, 45–65 Hz; 190–290 V DC
- 1000W: –38.4 to –72 V DC
- 1200W: 190–400 V DC
- Max Input Current:
- 600W: 8 A (AC/DC)
- 1000W: 30 A (DC)
- 1200W: 8 A (HVDC)
- Rated Output Power:
- 600W Module: 600 W
- 1000W Module: 1000 W
- 1200W HVDC Module: 1200 W
Compliance
- Meets safety standards
- Complies with EMC regulations
- Fulfills environmental protection guidelines
The CE6881-48T6CQ is a robust and flexible solution tailored for high-speed, scalable data center networks, offering versatile configuration options and reliable operational performance.




