Huawei CEL36CQFD-EK Line Card for Huawei CE16800 - 36x100GE QSFP28 High-Density 100G Ethernet Module

• Cloud data center spine-leaf architecture design and expansion
• Enterprise core network modernization and 100G backbone upgrades
• HPC cluster interconnect aggregation for compute-heavy workloads
• Large-scale virtualization infrastructure networking
• Carrier-grade backbone switching in metro aggregation networks
• AI/ML data pipeline and distributed compute networking
• High-density server access layer aggregation
• Multi-tenant data center fabric deployment

• 36 x 100GE QSFP28 Ports for ultra-high-density connectivity
• Designed exclusively for Huawei CE16800 Series chassis
• Supports 100G high-speed data transmission
• Optimized for cloud data centers and enterprise core networks
• Advanced hardware architecture for ultra-low latency switching
• High port density for spine, aggregation, and core layer deployment
• Modular design for flexible expansion and scalability
• Carrier-grade reliability and performance
• Energy-efficient architecture

• Brand: Huawei
• Model: CEL36CQFD-EK
• Product Type: 100GE Line Card Module
• Port Configuration: 36 x 100GE QSFP28
• Port Type: QSFP28 (100GE Ethernet)
• Interface Speed: 100 Gigabit Ethernet per port
• Deployment Type: Modular Line Card
• Architecture: High-density data center switching module
• Power Supply: Powered via chassis PSU
• Cooling: Managed by chassis fan modules 
• Installation Type: Hot-swappable line card (chassis dependent)
• Network Role: Spine / Core / Aggregation Layer
• Primary Application: Cloud data centers, enterprise cores, HPC networks
• Traffic Optimization: Designed for high-throughput east-west data center traffic
• Scalability: Slot-based expansion within CE16800 chassis
• Reliability Class: Carrier-grade hardware design

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Compared to lower-density modules, it offers superior bandwidth-per-slot efficiency, making it a cost-effective scaling path for core and spine layers.
• Its tight integration with the CE16800 platform ensures predictable performance in large-scale cloud fabrics and carrier environments.
• Enterprises benefit from simplified expansion planning, as additional capacity can be added through modular upgrades instead of full hardware replacement.
• It supports long-term infrastructure evolution strategies, enabling gradual scaling of 100G networks toward next-generation 400G-ready architectures.
• Ideal for organizations prioritizing high availability, centralized switching control, and reduced rack-level complexity.