Huawei CloudEngine 8850E‑32CQ‑EI 32×100G Data Center Switch

The Huawei CloudEngine 8850E‑32CQ‑EI is a high‑performance data center switch engineered for modern enterprise, cloud, and hyperscale deployments requiring high throughput, ultra‑low latency, and efficient scalable fabrics. It features 32 × 100G QSFP28 ports, providing high‑density connectivity for server, storage, and east‑west traffic common in virtualized and cloud‑native environments. Built on Huawei’s advanced switching architecture, the CloudEngine 8850E delivers robust Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 capabilities, comprehensive traffic management, and large deep packet buffers to handle bursty traffic without congestion.

The switch supports industry‑leading data center technologies including VXLAN/EVPN, MPLS, and intelligent traffic optimization, enabling flexible overlay networks, multi‑tenant segmentation, and seamless workload mobility. Its efficient design includes modular components and redundant power and cooling, ensuring high availability and simplified maintenance. Centralized management through Huawei’s CloudEngine tools enables unified configuration, real‑time performance monitoring, automation, and orchestration — making it ideal for enterprise cores, data center aggregation layers, and scalable cloud fabrics.

Key Features:

• 32 × 100G QSFP28 ports for high‑density, high‑speed connectivity

• Ultra‑low latency and high forwarding performance for data center traffic

• Support for advanced technologies including VXLAN/EVPN and MPLS

• Deep packet buffering to handle burst traffic in virtualized networks

• Centralized configuration, monitoring, and automation via Huawei CloudEngine tools