CE6820H-48S6CQ vs CE6863-48S6CQ
Compared products: CE6820H-48S6CQ,CE6863-48S6CQ
Overview
Comparison based on QianliSwitch catalog records. No prices, stock counts, or unnamed customer projects are claimed.
Comparison summary
CE6820H-48S6CQ and CE6863-48S6CQ are distinct manufacturer PIDs. Published differences that can be traced in the catalog include Downlink ports, Port speed, Switching capacity, Forwarding rate.
Use this page to decide which PID belongs on an RFQ. Do not treat one SKU as a drop-in replacement without matching media, uplink, and software/license lines on each product page.
Specification comparison table
Values below are copied from catalog fields on each product. Empty catalog fields stay “Not published in catalog” rather than guessed.
| Field | CE6820H-48S6CQ | CE6863-48S6CQ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer model | CE6820H-48S6CQ | CE6863-48S6CQ |
| Brand | Huawei | Huawei |
| Downlink ports | 48 × SFP+ | 48 × SFP28 |
| Uplink ports | Not published in catalog | 6 × QSFP28 |
| Port speed | 10G | 25G |
| Layer / role | data-center | data-center |
| Switching capacity | 2.16 Tbps | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding rate | 470 Mpps | 940 Mpps |
| PoE | Non-PoE | Non-PoE |
| PoE standard | Not published in catalog | Not published in catalog |
| PoE budget | Not published in catalog | Not published in catalog |
| Stacking / HA | Front intake (optional revert) | Up to 16 in-stack switches, long-reach stack links |
| VXLAN | Not published in catalog | Not published in catalog |
| MLAG | Not published in catalog | Not published in catalog |
Port / speed difference
CE6820H-48S6CQ downlink: 48 × SFP+. Uplink: Not published in catalog.
CE6863-48S6CQ downlink: 48 × SFP28. Uplink: 6 × QSFP28.
If the design is locked to a faceplate (copper vs SFP+/SFP28/QSFP28 counts), choose the PID whose published map matches the optic plan. Do not infer a missing uplink from a sibling SKU.
Performance difference
Published switching capacity: CE6820H-48S6CQ 2.16 Tbps; CE6863-48S6CQ 3.6 Tbps. Forwarding: CE6820H-48S6CQ 470 Mpps; CE6863-48S6CQ 940 Mpps.
Capacity figures are catalog statements, not lab benchmarks. Confirm oversubscription against the actual downlink/uplink mix before buying optics.
PoE / feature difference
PoE: CE6820H-48S6CQ Non-PoE; CE6863-48S6CQ Non-PoE. VXLAN: CE6820H-48S6CQ Not published in catalog; CE6863-48S6CQ Not published in catalog. MLAG: CE6820H-48S6CQ Not published in catalog; CE6863-48S6CQ Not published in catalog.
If PoE is required, a Non-PoE or unpublished PoE PID is the wrong shortlist. Feature flags that are empty in the catalog are not assumed enabled.
Deployment difference
CE6820H-48S6CQ is listed as role/layer data-center. CE6863-48S6CQ is listed as data-center. Match the role to closet vs leaf vs core; a campus access PID and a data-center leaf PID are not interchangeable even when port counts look similar.
Which model fits which scenario
Choose CE6820H-48S6CQ when the published downlink/uplink mix is the constraint you already designed around.
Choose CE6863-48S6CQ when you need the other PID’s published density or capacity and can accept its media type.
Selection recommendation
1) Freeze the faceplate. 2) Compare only published fields. 3) RFQ both PIDs if procurement needs a primary and a spare. 4) Ask for software/license confirmation — this catalog does not invent license packs.
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Key differences
Published deltas: Downlink ports, Port speed, Switching capacity, Forwarding rate. All other claims require the product pages.
Specification comparison
| Field | CE6820H-48S6CQ | CE6863-48S6CQ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer model | CE6820H-48S6CQ | CE6863-48S6CQ |
| Brand | Huawei | Huawei |
| Downlink ports | 48 × SFP+ | 48 × SFP28 |
| Uplink ports | Not published in catalog | 6 × QSFP28 |
| Port speed | 10G | 25G |
| Layer / role | data-center | data-center |
| Switching capacity | 2.16 Tbps | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding rate | 470 Mpps | 940 Mpps |
| PoE | Non-PoE | Non-PoE |
| PoE standard | Not published in catalog | Not published in catalog |
| PoE budget | Not published in catalog | Not published in catalog |
| Stacking / HA | Front intake (optional revert) | Up to 16 in-stack switches, long-reach stack links |
| VXLAN | Not published in catalog | Not published in catalog |
| MLAG | Not published in catalog | Not published in catalog |
Recommended scenario
Use CE6820H-48S6CQ vs CE6863-48S6CQ in procurement shortlists where both PIDs are already in the verified catalog. Confirm optics and software separately.
Which one should you choose?
Shortlist CE6820H-48S6CQ when its published port map is the fit; shortlist CE6863-48S6CQ when you need its published density/capacity. Do not substitute based on series name alone.
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FAQ
Is CE6820H-48S6CQ a drop-in replacement for CE6863-48S6CQ?
No. Match published downlink, uplink, PoE, and capacity. Empty catalog fields are not filled from a sibling SKU.
Where do these specifications come from?
From the QianliSwitch product records for each PID. If a field is not published, this comparison leaves it blank.
Should I request a quote for both models?
Yes when both faceplates can satisfy the design. Include quantity, optics, and destination country on the RFQ.