The CE6800 package contains the virtual image file (typically in .vdi or .img format) that replicates the VRP (Versatile Routing Platform) operating system of Huawei's physical CloudEngine 6800 data center switches.
If the download did not include this file, check the eNSP_Plugin_x.x folder within the extracted eNSP installation files. 5. Tips for Working with CE6800 in eNSP
Because Huawei officially ended support for eNSP in favor of their newer cloud-based platform (eNSP Pro), downloading the files directly from the official Huawei Enterprise Support website now requires a specific enterprise account with high-level privileges.
To use the in Huawei’s eNSP (Enterprise Network Simulation Program), you need to download and import a separate VRP8 image, as it is not included in the standard installation package. 1. Download the CE6800 Image
Click the button, navigate to your extracted folder, and select the appropriate image file.
Search for trusted community links using terms like "CE6800.vdi download mirror" .
The CE6800 is a beast of a switch – simulating it teaches you 70% of Huawei’s data center CLI. Happy labbing, and may your tunnels always come up.
If the CLI window continuously prints hashes ( ### ) and never reaches the login prompt, your VirtualBox settings are likely misconfigured.
in the top menu and ensure the "CE" checkbox is selected before clicking System Requirements Running data center switches like the is resource-intensive compared to standard routers:
Without the specific package:
Right-click the CE6800 icon again and select . The device icon should turn from grey to blue, indicating it is powered on.
Windows 10 or 11 (Note: Some issues exist with Windows 11 version 24H2). Virtualization: Must be enabled in the BIOS/UEFI. Supporting Software:
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Ensure you are using VirtualBox 5.2.44 , as newer versions (6.x/7.x) are incompatible with eNSP.