Ports and uplinks
- 64 × 100GE QSFP28 fixed ports
- No separate uplink field on this listing
Product
Huawei CE8850-64CQ-EI
Huawei CloudEngine fixed 100G data-center switch with a full 64 × 100GE QSFP28 faceplate. 12.8 Tbps / 4,482 Mpps.
- Ports
- 64
- Speed
- 100GE
- PoE
- Non-PoE
- Capacity
- 12.8 Tbps
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- Model selection support against port / PoE / uplink needs
- Alternative model support when another catalog model fits better
Product overview
CE8850-64CQ-EI is the 64-port fixed 100G CloudEngine faceplate for designs that outgrew 32 × 100G. Authorized listings show 64 × 100GE QSFP28, 12.8 Tbps, 4,482 Mpps, dual hot-swap PSU, and iStack up to 16. There is no separate uplink row on this PID — every working port is 100G.
Shortlist it beside CE8850-32CQ-EI when day-one density needs sixty-four 100G ports, and beside RG-S6980-64QC only when the optic plan is still 100G rather than 400G.
Technical specifications
Key specifications for this model.
| Model | CE8850-64CQ-EI |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer model | CE8850-64CQ-EI |
| Display model | CE8850-64CQ-EI |
| Network role | Data Center |
| Port count | 64 |
| Downlink / data ports | 64 × 100GE QSFP28 ports |
| Port type | SFP28 |
| Port speed | 100GE |
| Switching capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding rate | 4,482 Mpps |
| PoE | Non-PoE |
| Stacking | iStack up to 16 |
| Power supply | Dual hot-swappable AC/DC modules |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 442 × 600 × 86.1 mm (2U class) |
| Weight | ≤ 22.2 kg |
| Availability | Quote on request |
Hardware, performance, and power
Performance
- 12.8 Tbps switching capacity
- 4,482 Mpps forwarding
Stacking and redundancy
- iStack up to 16 members
- Dual hot-swappable PSU
Physical
- About 442 × 600 × 86.1 mm (2U class)
- Weight ≤ 22.2 kg on authorized data
- 0°C to 40°C
Deployment role
- Fixed 100G data-center spine or high-density leaf when every port is 100G
Deployment scenarios
Pods that need sixty-four native 100G ports on one fixed switch.
Huawei CloudEngine 8800 shortlists comparing 32CQ vs 64CQ density.
Fabrics that are not yet moving optics to 400G.
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 (12.8 Tbps).
Technical selection notes
Do not treat the higher Tbps figure as a reason to skip CE8850-32CQ-EI if thirty-two ports are enough. Confirm QSFP28 optic type, airflow, and rack depth for the 600 mm chassis on the RFQ.
Not recommended for
Not a 32-port 100G faceplate — use CE8850-32CQ-EI when density fits 32 ports.
Not a 400G spine — use RG-S6980-64QC when ports are 400G.
Not a campus GE aggregation switch.
What to confirm on the quote
- Exact PID CE8850-64CQ-EI
- QSFP28 optic type and reach
- Airflow direction
- Quantity and destination
- Request documentation and current availability
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
How many 100G ports are listed?
64 × 100GE QSFP28. There is no separate uplink row.
What capacity is listed?
12.8 Tbps and 4,482 Mpps.
When should I quote CE8850-32CQ-EI instead?
When about 32 × 100G ports cover the design and you do not need 64 native ports.
Is this a 400G switch?
No. Ports are 100GE QSFP28. Use RG-S6980-64QC for 64 × 400GE.
What rack height should I plan?
Authorized data shows about 86.1 mm height (2U class) and 600 mm depth. Confirm rails on the quote.
What belongs on the RFQ?
Exact PID, optic plan, airflow, quantity, destination, and a documentation request.
Resources
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Share quantity, preferred condition, and deployment requirements. For exact configuration and availability, request a quote.