Huawei has launched the CloudEngine 12700 series core switch.

The CloudEngine 12700 series switches (CE12700) are designed for data center networks and high-end campus networks. Using the Huawei VRP8 software platform, the CE12700 switches provide L2/L3 switching capabilities, and are designed to build a scalable, virtualised, and converged network.

The CE12700 switches use an advanced hardware architecture design and have the highest performance of all current core switches. The CE12700 provides a maximum of 48 Tbps switching capacity and high-density line-speed ports.

These switches use a Clos-based architecture and a front-to-rear ventilation channel. The switches also provide comprehensive virtualisation capabilities and data center features. Moreover, the CE12700 switches use energy-saving technologies to greatly reduce power consumption.