United States
Q
What are CE12800 Series Switch Line Cards?
A
CE12800 Series Switch Line Cards are modular interface modules designed for Huawei’s CE12800 chassis. They provide high-density port interfaces, ultra-large throughput, and scalable expansion to meet enterprise and data center demands.
Q
Which CE12800 line card models are available?
A
Available models include the 12×100GE, 24×40GE, 48×10GE, 96×10GE SFP+, and 6×400GE line cards. Each model offers flexible port density and bandwidth options for diverse deployment scenarios.
Q
What port types and densities do CE12800 line cards support?
A
CE12800 line cards support 10GE, 40GE, 100GE, and 400GE interfaces with densities ranging from 12 to 96 ports per card, enabling fine-grained network design and high-density aggregation.
Q
What is the maximum switching capacity per CE12800 line card?
A
Each line card delivers up to 12.8 Tbps switching capacity in a 16-slot CE12800 chassis, ensuring nonblocking throughput and ultra-low latency across all ports.
Q
Are CE12800 line cards compatible with all CE12800 chassis versions?
A
Yes. CE12800 line cards are backward- and forward-compatible with all CE12800 chassis running VRP5 and later software releases, ensuring seamless upgrades and interoperability.
Q
How do I install or replace a CE12800 line card?
A
Power off the chassis, unlock the line card slot, slide in the new card until it clicks, secure the retention latch, then power on. The system auto-detects and initializes the new module.
Q
Which Huawei VRP software versions support CE12800 line cards?
A
CE12800 line cards require VRP5.170 or later. Ensure your chassis runs the recommended maintenance image (e.g., V200R019) for full feature compatibility and stability.
Q
What advanced networking features do CE12800 line cards support?
A
They support IPv4/IPv6 routing, BGP/OSPF/MPLS, VXLAN EVPN, multicast (PIM-SM/DM), QoS, ACLs, and segment routing, enabling comprehensive service delivery and traffic management.
Q
How is redundancy and high availability implemented?
A
CE12800 line cards leverage chassis-level redundancy with dual fabric cards and power modules. Hot-swappable design and stateful switchover (SSO) ensure uninterrupted forwarding during failures.
Q
What are the power and cooling requirements?
A
Each line card consumes 100–800 W depending on model. The CE12800 chassis provides front-to-back intelligent airflow and redundant AC/DC power modules to maintain optimal operating temperature.
Q
How can I monitor CE12800 line card status?
A
Use the VRP CLI commands (display card status, display interface brief) or iMaster NCE-Campus for real-time telemetry, alarm notifications, and performance statistics.
Q
Which network virtualization features are available?
A
CE12800 line cards support VXLAN, NVGRE, EVPN, VRF-Lite, and MPLS VPN, enabling multi-tenant segmentation and scalable data center overlay networks.
Q
How do I upgrade line card firmware?
A
Upload the firmware package to the chassis via FTP/TFTP, then execute the upgrade command in VRP CLI. The system automatically updates the line card during a staged reload without disrupting traffic.
Q
What warranty and support services are offered?
A
Huawei provides a standard five-year limited hardware warranty with optional software maintenance contracts. Premium support includes 24×7 hotline access, on-site hardware replacement, and software upgrades.
Q
How do I troubleshoot common line card issues?
A
Verify physical connections and SFP/QSFP modules, check port and card status via CLI, review system logs for error codes, and replace faulty modules. Contact Huawei TAC for persistent issues.
Q
Can CE12800 line cards be mixed in one chassis?
A
Yes. The CE12800 chassis supports mixing different line card models in adjacent slots, allowing converged deployment of 10GE, 40GE, 100GE, and 400GE interfaces for optimal resource utilization.
Q
What is the typical latency per line card port?
A
CE12800 line cards deliver ultra-low latency of under 800 nanoseconds per packet in nonblocking mode, ensuring high-performance switching for latency-sensitive applications.
