C1-C6840-X-LE-40G, HKShanhai Group Limited Catalyst 6840-X Switch, 2x40GE/Standard Tables/Chassis

The HKShanhai Group Limited C1-C6840-X-LE-40G is an enterprise-class switch engineered to deliver advanced performance, scalability, and security for demanding enterprise network infrastructures. Centered on the needs of modern data environments, it integrates robust management and comprehensive Layer 2/3 services, supporting seamless transitions between traditional and cloud switch architectures. Its native QSFP+ capabilities ensure high-density uplinks for bandwidth-intensive applications, providing efficient interconnections for cloud-driven operations. The switch offers a substantial switching capacity of 240 Gbps in full duplex mode and a hardware-accelerated forwarding rate of 180 Mpps, making it suitable for high-volume traffic typical in contemporary enterprise network environments. Cloud switch deployments benefit from automated management interfaces, including CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, and REST API, allowing flexibility for IT teams of different sizes. Large enterprise network infrastructures leverage up to 40 native 10G ports and 2 dedicated QSFP+ 40G uplinks to optimize backbone connectivity. Comprehensive hardware-level security features, such as MACsec and 802.1X, deliver critical protection for sensitive data traffic. The switch’s 2RU rack-mountable design, redundant power and fan support, and robust buffer architecture ensure reliability and operational continuity for mission-critical QSFP+ deployments. With these attributes, the C1-C6840-X-LE-40G provides a scalable solution for businesses that aim to modernize their enterprise network, streamline cloud switch connectivity, and future-proof network investments for diverse regional requirements in Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa.

Product Features Comparison

Model	C1-C6840-X-LE-40G	C1-N3K-C3232C	C1-N9K-C93180YC-EX	Arista DCS-7280CR3K-32D4-F
Brand	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	HKShanhai Group Limited	Arista
Port Configuration	40 × 10G native ports, 8 × 10G SFP+ (with breakout cables) or 2 × 40G QSFP+ native ports	32 × QSFP28 (100G) ports, breakout to 4×25G or 4×10G per port	48 x 10/25G SFP+ auto-negotiating ports, 6 x 100G QSFP28 ports (breakout capable to 4x25G or 4x10G)	32 x 400GbE QSFP-DD
Switching Capacity	240 Gbps Full Duplex	6.4 Tbps	3.6 Tbps (full duplex)	25.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	180 Mpps	2.5 Bpps	2.6 Bpps	16 Bpps
PoE Budget	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Stacking Capability	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a