Huawei CloudEngine 8850‑64CQ‑EI 64×100G Data Center Switch

The Huawei CloudEngine 8850‑64CQ‑EI is a high‑density, high‑performance data center switch designed for enterprise, cloud, and hyperscale networking environments that demand ultra‑low latency and massive throughput. It features 64 × 100G QSFP28 ports, delivering extremely high‑speed, line‑rate connectivity ideal for modern east‑west traffic patterns, virtualization fabrics, and large‑scale storage and compute clusters. Built on Huawei’s advanced silicon architecture, the CloudEngine 8850 series delivers robust Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 forwarding, extensive QoS, deep packet buffering, and high‑availability features to support mission‑critical applications and massive multi‑tenant fabrics.

The switch supports industry‑standard and cloud‑ready technologies such as VXLAN/EVPN, MPLS, and intelligent traffic optimization, enabling scalable overlay networks and streamlined workload mobility across multi‑site and multi‑tenant environments. Integrated with Huawei’s CloudEngine management suite, the 8850‑64CQ‑EI enables centralized configuration, real‑time performance monitoring, automation, and orchestration across distributed fabric deployments. Its reliability is reinforced through redundant power and cooling modules, making it ideal for data center core and aggregation layers as well as high‑performance campus backbones.

Key Features:

• 64 × 100G QSFP28 ports for ultra‑high density and throughput

• Ultra‑low latency and line‑rate performance for demanding data center traffic

• Supports advanced networking technologies including VXLAN/EVPN and MPLS

• Deep packet buffers with comprehensive QoS for burst traffic management

• Centralized configuration and automation via Huawei CloudEngine tools

• High availability with redundant power and cooling design