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Huawei CE16800 CEL36CQFD-E 36x400GE QSFP-DD Line Card

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Enterprise-grade 400GE QSFP-DD line card for Huawei CE16800 chassis, delivering 36 high-density ports for cloud, AI, and hyperscale data center fabrics. Enables scalable spine-leaf architecture with ultra-low latency, high throughput, and flexible chassis-based deployment supporting VXLAN EVPN workloads and next-generation cloud modernization initiatives.

OVERVIEW

  • The CEL36CQFD-E is a high-performance 400GE line card designed for the advanced Huawei CE16800 data center switch series. Built to meet the demands of next-generation cloud computing, AI clusters, and ultra-large data centers, this module delivers 36 × 400GE QSFP-DD ports, providing massive bandwidth and ultra-low latency for spine-leaf architectures.
  • Engineered for hyperscale and enterprise core networks, the CEL36CQFD-E ensures high-density 400G connectivity with exceptional forwarding performance and scalability. Please note that this module is supplied without fan and power supply units, allowing flexible configuration based on your chassis deployment requirements.
  • Ideal for data center core, aggregation layers, and high-capacity campus networks, the CEL36CQFD-E enables seamless network expansion, investment protection, and future-ready infrastructure.

USE CASES

  • Hyperscale cloud data center spine architecture deployment
  • AI/ML cluster interconnect backbone
  • Enterprise core network modernization
  • High-capacity leaf-spine fabric aggregation
  • Multi-tenant cloud infrastructure networking
  • Data center inter-rack high-speed connectivity
  • Large-scale virtualization and container networking
  • Carrier-grade cloud service provider backbones

KEY FEATURES

  • Ultra-high bandwidth aggregation for modern data centers
  • Chassis-based distributed switching architecture
  • Optimized for spine-leaf and core network topologies
  • Supports VXLAN and EVPN overlay environments
  • Low-latency forwarding for AI and cloud workloads
  • High scalability for hyperscale infrastructure growth
  • Carrier-grade reliability for mission-critical networks
  • Flexible deployment with chassis-provided power and cooling
  • Enables efficient network consolidation and reduced footprint
  • Built for long lifecycle enterprise infrastructure investment

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Huawei
  • Model: CEL36CQFD-E
  • Product Type: 400GE Data Center Line Card
  • Port Configuration: 36 × 400GE
  • Interface Type: QSFP-DD
  • Data Rate: 400 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Architecture: Distributed Chassis-Based Switching
  • Deployment Mode: Core / Spine / Leaf Data Center Fabric
  • Target Environment: Hyperscale Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Clusters
  • Primary Function: High-density network fabric connectivity
  • Traffic Type: East–West Data Center Traffic Optimization
  • Scalability: Modular line card-based expansion
  • Power Source: Chassis-powered module
  • Cooling System: Chassis-dependent airflow design

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

  • Enterprises benefit from reduced oversubscription and improved east-west traffic handling in AI and cloud workloads.
  • Its chassis-based design allows flexible deployment, enabling incremental capacity expansion without full infrastructure replacement.
  • Compared to lower-density modules, it provides superior port efficiency and long-term investment protection for hyperscale environments.
  • It supports modern virtualization overlays, making it suitable for multi-tenant cloud and enterprise segmentation needs.
  • IT teams gain operational simplicity by consolidating high bandwidth into fewer physical modules.

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