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Huawei CE8850-64CQ-EI 64-Port 100GE Data Center Switch

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Huawei CE8850-64CQ-EI is a high-density 64×100GE QSFP28 data center switch built for enterprise core, cloud fabric, and hyperscale environments. It supports Layer 2/3 forwarding, VXLAN EVPN, and scalable architecture for virtualization, AI, and high-performance computing networks.

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OVERVIEW

  • The Huawei CE8850-64CQ-EI CloudEngine 8850 is a high-capacity 100GE data center switch designed for hyperscale, enterprise core, and cloud fabric environments requiring extreme bandwidth density and low-latency performance. With 64 × 100GE QSFP28 ports, it supports large-scale traffic aggregation for modern digital workloads.
  • It is deployed in cloud data centers, enterprise backbone networks, AI/HPC clusters, and virtualization-heavy infrastructures where predictable performance and massive east-west traffic handling are critical. Its architecture supports next-generation software-defined networking, enabling flexible cloud transformation strategies.
  • From a business perspective, it reduces network complexity by consolidating high-speed switching into a single high-density platform, improving operational efficiency and lowering total infrastructure overhead. It is especially valuable for organizations scaling hybrid cloud, containerized workloads, and distributed computing systems.

USE CASES

  • Hyperscale data center spine switching infrastructure
  • Enterprise cloud backbone and aggregation networks
  • AI and machine learning distributed computing clusters
  • High-performance computing (HPC) environments
  • Virtualized data center VXLAN EVPN fabric
  • Multi-tenant cloud service provider networks
  • Large-scale storage network interconnects
  • Telecom and carrier-grade core routing backbones
  • Financial trading and low-latency transaction networks

KEY FEATURES

  • 64 × 100GE QSFP28 high-density data center ports
  • Designed for hyperscale spine and core network roles
  • Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing
  • VXLAN and EVPN support for cloud fabric architectures
  • Ultra-low latency forwarding for high-performance workloads
  • Optimized for east-west traffic in large-scale data centers
  • Supports SDN and software-defined cloud environments
  • Scalable architecture for enterprise and hyperscale growth
  • High-capacity switching for AI and HPC workloads
  • Efficient traffic management for bandwidth-intensive applications
  • Flexible deployment in hybrid cloud infrastructures

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Huawei
  • Product Model: CE8850-64CQ-EI
  • Product Series: CloudEngine 8850
  • Product Type: Data Center Ethernet Switch
  • Switch Architecture: Fixed high-density spine/core switch
  • Port Configuration: 64 × 100GE QSFP28
  • Switching Layer: Layer 2 / Layer 3
  • Forwarding Mode: Hardware-based line-rate switching
  • Network Standard: Ethernet
  • Deployment Role: Spine / Core / Aggregation (Data Center Fabric)
  • Power Supply: Not included (external PSU required)
  • Cooling System: Not included (external fan modules required)
  • Redundancy Support: External modular redundancy (PSU & fan dependent)
  • Virtualization Support: VXLAN, EVPN
  • Network Fabric Role: High-capacity cloud data center backbone

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

  • Enterprises choose this switch to build ultra-high-bandwidth data center fabrics capable of supporting next-generation cloud and AI workloads.
  • Its 64 × 100GE QSFP28 port density enables massive traffic consolidation, reducing the need for multi-tier switching layers.
  • It is optimized for spine-and-leaf architectures used in modern cloud and hyperscale environments.
  • The Layer 2/3 functionality ensures compatibility with both traditional enterprise routing and SDN-driven networks.
  • Organizations benefit from improved application performance due to ultra-low latency switching.
  • It supports scalable infrastructure expansion without redesigning core network architecture.

CUSTOMER REVIEW

"We deployed it for core switching between racks. So far stable, no downtime. Just needed proper planning before installation. "

Jacob Scott
"Using this in our data center rack for server connectivity. Handles heavy traffic well, no bottlenecks noticed. Setup was not beginner-friendly though. "

Daniel Wright
"Good switch but honestly not plug-and-play. Initial config took time, especially for team not used to Huawei CLI. "

Logan Green

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