Huawei CE8850-32CQ-EI Switch 12.8Tbps Speed & Smart Lossless Data
Center
The Huawei CE8850-32CQ-EI is a high-performance data center switch
designed for 100G/40G/25G hyperscale networks, delivering 12.8Tbps
switching capacity and ultra-low latency for AI, cloud, and storage
workloads. Featuring 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports, it supports flexible
breakout configurations (4x25G or 2x50G) to optimize rack-scale
deployments.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High-Speed Performance – 12.8Tbps throughput with wire-speed
forwarding, ideal for HPC, AI training, and financial trading.
✔ Smart Lossless Networking (AI Fabric) – Ensures zero packet drops
for RoCEv2/RDMA and NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF).
✔ VXLAN/EVPN Overlay Support – Enables multi-tenant cloud and
seamless data center interconnect (DCI).
✔ Telemetry & AIOps – Real-time network analytics via Huawei
iMaster NCE for predictive maintenance.
✔ Energy Efficient – 80 PLUS Platinum PSUs, reducing power
consumption by up to 30%.
Technical Specifications (CE8850-32CQ-EI-B)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Ports | 32 x 100G QSFP28 (breakout to 25G/50G) |
| Switching Capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 4,800 Mpps |
| Latency | <1μs (cut-through) |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs & fans |
| Cooling | Front-to-back/rear airflow options |
| Power Consumption | <600W (typical) |
| Protocols | VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, RoCEv2, Telemetry |
Why Choose This Huawei Switch?
The CE8850-32CQ-EI is a future-proof solution for next-gen data
centers, offering high-density 100G connectivity, AI-powered
traffic optimization, and carrier-grade reliability. Whether
deploying AI clusters, cloud-native apps, or distributed storage,
this switch ensures scalability, low latency, and smart automation.
Best for: Hyperscale data centers, AI/ML workloads, financial
networks, and enterprise core switching.
