Huawei CloudEngine S16700 Series Campus Network Flagship Core Switches Performance Evaluation and Feature Validation

Sponsor: Huawei Technologies, Co. Ltd

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Document Number: 224165

Publication Date: 11/25/2024

Page Count: 10

Abstract

Huawei CloudEngine S16700 series switches include the CloudEngine S16700-4 and CloudEngine S16700-8 models. The CloudEngine S16700 series switch (referred to as S16700) is a high-performance core switch introduced by Huawei for high-quality 10G/100G campus networks. It is equipped with Huawei's next-generation integrated software platform, uses a non-blocking Clos architecture, and offers ultra-large capacity, ultra-fast forwarding, and super-high reliability. Key components such as main processing unit (MPU), switch fabric unit, power supplies, and fans feature hot-swappable redundant designs. It utilizes Huawei's proprietary ARM architecture CPU and Solar series fully programmable switching chips, making it an ideal choice for campus network core nodes. Tolly engineers have tested the performance of the Huawei CloudEngine S16700 series switches and verified their functionality.