Product Overview
The Huawei CloudEngine CE8850-64CQ-EI is a high-density 100GE fixed switch designed for next-generation data centers and cloud networks. It offers 64 × 100GE QSFP28 ports in a compact 2U form factor, delivering ultra-high performance, scalability, and rich data center features. It’s an optimal choice for spine or core layers in large-scale data center deployments requiring low latency and SDN capabilities.
Product Details
CE8850-64CQ-EI belongs to Huawei's CE8800 series and is tailored for high-throughput environments such as internet enterprises, carriers, and cloud providers. With full support for VXLAN, EVPN, and Huawei's iMaster NCE SDN platform, it enables agile and automated network deployments. The switch also supports high reliability, front-to-back airflow, and redundancy in both power and fan components.
Product Features
64 × 100GE QSFP28 ports, line-rate forwarding
Up to 12.8 Tbps switching capacity
Fully supports EVPN, VXLAN, SRv6, and BGP EVPN
iMaster NCE-Fabric for intelligent SDN orchestration
Compact 2U fixed design, optimized for space and power
Telemetry and real-time O&M capabilities
Dual hot-swappable power and fan modules with front-to-back airflow
Product Specifications
| Specification | Description |
| Model | CloudEngine CE8850-64CQ-EI |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| 100GE Ports | 64 × 100GE (QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 9.6 Bpps |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, SRv6 |
| SDN Support | OpenFlow 1.3, RESTful API, Telemetry |
| Management | SNMP, CLI, NETCONF, gRPC, iMaster NCE |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC/DC |
| Fan System | Hot-swappable front-to-back airflow |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Redundancy | Power and fan modules |
| Weight | Approx. 14 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 442 × 600 × 88.1 mm |
| Application Scenarios | Spine/core in large cloud or enterprise DC |
Detailed Model Comparison Table
| Model | 100GE Ports | Switching Capacity | Port Type | SDN Support | Use Case |
| CE8850-64CQ-EI | 64 | 12.8 Tbps | QSFP28 | Yes | High-density spine/core |
| CE8850-32CQ-EI | 32 | 6.4 Tbps | QSFP28 | Yes | Medium-density core |
| CE8861-4C-EI-B | 12 | 3.6 Tbps | 100GE/400GE | Yes | Compact 400GE switch |
| CE9860-4C-EI | 32 | 6.4 Tbps | QSFP28 | Yes | Advanced fixed core |
Latest Models in CE8800/CE9800 Series
| Model | Highlight Features | Port Density | Application |
| CE8850-64CQ-EI | Ultra-dense 100GE ports in 2U | 64 × 100GE | Spine/core for large DCs |
| CE8861-4C-EI-B | 400GE-ready with compact design | 4 × 400GE + 12 × 100GE | Compact cloud spine/core |
| CE9860-4C-EI | Higher performance fixed model | 4 × 400GE + 32 × 100GE | Cloud service providers |
| CE9870-10C-EI | Modular 400GE for hyperscale | 10 × 400GE + 48 × 100GE | AI and hyperscale DCs |
