Ports and uplinks
- 32 × 100GE QSFP28
- 2 × 10GE SFP+
Product
Huawei CE8850-32CQ-EI
Huawei CloudEngine fixed 100G data-center switch with 32 × 100GE QSFP28 and 2 × 10GE SFP+.
- Ports
- 32
- Speed
- 25G
- PoE
- Non-PoE
- Capacity
- 6.4 Tbps
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Product overview
CE8850-32CQ-EI is a fixed 100G data-center switch for designs that fit in about thirty-two 100G ports. The listing shows 32 × 100GE QSFP28 plus 2 × 10GE SFP+, 6.4 Tbps capacity, 3,200 Mpps forwarding, stacking up to 16, dual hot-swap PSU, and Non-PoE operation.
Shortlist it beside 64×100G and 100G+400G faceplates only when the optic plan truly fits in 32 × 100G. It is not a campus aggregation substitute.
Technical specifications
Key specifications for this model.
| Model | CE8850-32CQ-EI |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer model | CE8850-32CQ-EI |
| Display model | CE8850-32CQ-EI |
| Network role | Data Center |
| Port count | 32 |
| Downlink / data ports | 32 × 100GE QSFP28 ports |
| Uplink ports | 2 × 10GE SFP+ ports |
| Port type | SFP28 |
| Port speed | 25G |
| Switching capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| Forwarding rate | 3,200 Mpps |
| PoE | Non-PoE |
| Stacking | Yes (up to 16) |
| Power supply | Dual hot-swappable power modules (AC/DC) |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 442 × 420 × 43.6 mm |
| Weight | ≤ 9 kg |
| Availability | Quote on request |
Hardware, performance, and power
Performance
- 6.4 Tbps
- 3,200 Mpps
Stacking and redundancy
- Stacking listed up to 16
- Dual hot-swap PSU
Power
- Non-PoE
- Typical / maximum power about 219 W / 453 W on authorized data
- About 442 × 420 × 43.6 mm; weight ≤ 9 kg
Deployment role
- Fixed 100G data-center switch when the optic plan fits in about 32 ports
Deployment scenarios
Leaf or fabric roles where 32 × 100G matches server or uplink density.
Pods standardizing on Huawei CloudEngine 8800 fixed 100G.
Migrations that need two 10G ports on the same fixed switch.
Data center leaf-spine / TOR planning based on the published optic mix. Leaf / TOR where the published optic map matches fabric speed. Fabric planning starts from published capacity (6.4 Tbps).
Technical selection notes
Capacity is 6.4 Tbps on this PID — do not reject it only because a 64-port PID lists 12.8 Tbps if you will never light 64 ports. Confirm QSFP28 optic type and breakout needs on the RFQ. Dimensions from authorized network-switch.com product data.
Not recommended for
Not a 64×100G faceplate — use RG-S6520-64CQ when you need sixty-four 100G ports.
Not a 400G-uplink mix — use RG-S6580-48CQ8QC when 400G ports are required.
Not a campus GE aggregation switch.
What to confirm on the quote
- Exact PID CE8850-32CQ-EI
- 100G optic type and reach
- Whether the two 10G ports are used
- Breakout only if the peer device is named
- Airflow and PSU preference
- Quantity, destination, and a documentation request
Related / alternative models
Same-brand family first, then same deployment role, then cross-brand equivalents when useful. Different power/optic technologies are labeled explicitly.
FAQ
What ports does CE8850-32CQ-EI list?
32 × 100GE QSFP28 and 2 × 10GE SFP+.
What capacity is listed?
6.4 Tbps and 3,200 Mpps.
When is 32 × 100G enough?
When the day-one optic plan fits in 32 hundred-gigabit ports and you do not need native 400G ports.
Is breakout supported?
Breakout depends on optic and software — confirm the exact QSFP28 breakout plan with sales before ordering.
What should the RFQ include?
Exact PID, 100G optic type/reach, whether the 10G ports are used, airflow/PSU preference, quantity, destination.
Resources
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