Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CE8850-32CQ-K | Part #: CE8850-32CQ-K | MPN: CE8850-32CQ-K
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The Huawei CloudEngine 8850-32CQ delivers a switching capacity of 12.8 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 4,800 Mpps, establishing line-rate performance for mission-critical data center deployments. Built as a 2U fixed-configuration chassis, the CE8850-32CQ-K features 32 × 400GE QSFP-DD ports powered by Huawei's proprietary 6.4 Tbps integrated switching chip. Port flexibility extends beyond native 400GE configurations—the switch supports 64 × 200GE or 128 × 100GE throughput via breakout cables, enabling operators to right-size port density for diverse workload requirements. The architecture sustains a MAC address table of 288K entries, hardware-based IPv4 routing to 2M routes, and IPv6 routing to 1M routes, delivering carrier-grade scalability within a compact form factor.
Network engineers, cloud infrastructure teams, and IT procurement specialists select the Huawei CloudEngine 8850-32CQ for hyperscale and high-frequency trading environments where predictable latency and lossless Ethernet are non-negotiable. The switch implements RoCEv2, PFC (Priority-based Flow Control), ECN, and iLossless adaptive algorithm to guarantee data integrity across demanding applications. Comprehensive protocol support includes BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, and static routing, alongside modern overlay technologies such as VXLAN, EVPN, GRE, SRv6, and MPLS. Hardware-based streaming telemetry with sub-second granularity enables real-time network visibility, while management integrations via gRPC, gNMI, NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and Huawei iMaster NCE streamline operations at scale.
Operational resilience is embedded throughout the design: hitless ISSU (in-service software upgrade) minimizes downtime, and 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies paired with N+1 redundant hot-swappable fans ensure continuous uptime. Dual hot-swappable AC/DC power modules accommodate flexible data center power architectures, while the operating temperature range of 0°C to 45°C supports both standard and thermally constrained environments. The Huawei VRP operating system provides consistent management across deployments. For detailed specifications, availability, and enterprise licensing on the CE8850-32CQ-K, contact Omnixon Global to submit your RFQ.
```| Brand | Huawei |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CE8850-32CQ-K |
| Part Number | CE8850-32CQ-K |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CE8850-32CQ-K |
| Form Factor | 2U fixed-configuration chassis |
| Total 400GE QSFP-DD Ports | 32 × 400GE QSFP-DD |
| Switching Capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 4,800 Mpps |
| ASIC | Huawei proprietary 6.4 Tbps integrated switching chip |
| Port Flexibility | 32 × 400GE or 64 × 200GE or 128 × 100GE (via breakout cables) |
| Lossless Ethernet | RoCEv2, PFC (Priority-based Flow Control), ECN, iLossless adaptive algorithm |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, static routing |
| Overlay & Tunneling | VXLAN, EVPN, GRE, SRv6, MPLS |
| Management & Automation | gRPC, gNMI, NETCONF/YANG, RESTCONF, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Huawei iMaster NCE integration |
| Telemetry | Hardware-based streaming telemetry (In-band Network Telemetry), sub-second granularity |
| High Availability | Hitless ISSU, 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies, N+1 redundant hot-swappable fans |
| MAC Address Table | 288K entries |
| IPv4 Routes | Up to 2M (hardware) |
| IPv6 Routes | Up to 1M (hardware) |
| Operating System | Huawei VRP (Versatile Routing Platform) |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-swappable AC/DC power modules |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 86.1 mm × 442 mm × 520 mm (2U) |
The Huawei CloudEngine 8850-32CQ Data Center Switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
The Huawei CloudEngine 8850-32CQ Data Center Switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.