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Huawei CE8850-32CQ-EI 32-Port 100GE QSFP28 Ethernet Switch

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Huawei CE8850-32CQ-EI is a high-density 32-port 100GE QSFP28 data center switch designed for enterprise core, aggregation, and cloud networking. It delivers ultra-low latency, high throughput, and scalable Layer 2/3 performance for modern virtualized infrastructures.

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OVERVIEW

  • The Huawei CE8850-32CQ-EI (Huawei) is a high-performance 100GE data center switch engineered for modern cloud-scale enterprise networks, delivering 32 x 100GE QSFP28 ports for ultra-high bandwidth switching at core and aggregation layers. It is designed for environments where latency-sensitive workloads, virtualization, and east-west traffic dominate data center architecture.
  • Built for enterprise data centers, cloud service providers, and hyperscale-ready infrastructure, it supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities including VXLAN and EVPN, enabling seamless network virtualization and scalable multi-tenant environments. The platform is designed to support digital transformation initiatives requiring high availability, automation, and elastic scalability across hybrid cloud environments.

USE CASES

  • Virtualized data center traffic aggregation layer
  • High-performance computing (HPC) networking environments
  • AI/ML workload cluster connectivity backbone
  • Financial trading platform low-latency switching fabric
  • Telecom carrier cloud infrastructure core network
  • Government cloud data center modernization
  • Large-scale enterprise hybrid cloud connectivity
  • Multi-tenant hosting and colocation data center networks

KEY FEATURES

  • 32 x 100GE QSFP28 high-speed ports for ultra-density switching
  • 2 x 10GE SFP+ uplink interfaces for flexible connectivity
  • Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities
  • VXLAN and EVPN support for cloud network virtualization
  • High switching capacity designed for data center workloads
  • Ultra-low latency architecture for performance-critical applications
  • Supports spine-leaf and modern fabric network designs
  • Intelligent traffic management for optimized workload distribution
  • Scalable architecture for enterprise and hyperscale environments
  • Designed for high availability and resilient network operations

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Huawei
  • Product Model: CE8850-32CQ-EI
  • Product Series: Huawei CloudEngine CE Series
  • Switch Type: Enterprise / Data Center Switch
  • Downlink Ports: 32 x 100GE QSFP28
  • Uplink Ports: 2 x 10GE SFP+
  • Port Type: QSFP28 / SFP+ Optical Interfaces
  • Network Layer: Layer 2 and Layer 3
  • Switching Architecture: Data Center High-Performance Fabric Switch
  • Deployment Role: Core / Aggregation / Spine-Leaf Architecture
  • Power Supply: Not included (PSU required)
  • Fan Module: Not included
  • Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, Web-based management
  • Supported Technologies: VXLAN, EVPN, Advanced Routing & Switching
  • Traffic Type: High-bandwidth data center / cloud traffic

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

  • Organizations choose this switch for high-speed data center transformation where bandwidth, scalability, and low latency are critical. It is built for next-generation cloud and virtualization demands.
  • It delivers 100GE port density, enabling consolidation of high-performance workloads in fewer switching layers and reducing infrastructure complexity.
  • Enterprises prefer it for VXLAN and EVPN support, which simplifies multi-tenant cloud networking and segmentation at scale.
  • Compared to mid-range switches, it offers significantly higher throughput capacity for east-west data center traffic patterns.
  • It supports modern spine-leaf architectures, making it ideal for scalable hyperscale and enterprise cloud deployments.
  • IT teams benefit from advanced Layer 3 routing features that improve traffic engineering and application performance optimization.

CUSTOMER REVIEW

"Deployed for aggregation in our data center. So far working stable, no unexpected downtime. Just need experienced guy for configuration. "

Ethan Caldwell
"Good for large network environments. Not for beginners though, CLI took time to understand. "

Olivia Mercer
"Been few months now, still consistent. One small confusion during VLAN setup but after that all good."

Lucas Reinhardt

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