Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches
SKU: 98010685 | Part #: 98010685 | MPN: 98010685
Contact for Pricing — Request a Quote
The Huawei CloudEngine 8850-64Q-EI is a high-density core data center switch designed for spine-layer deployments in hyperscale and carrier-grade infrastructure. Equipped with 64 ports of 100GE connectivity, this switch delivers 12.8 Tbps aggregate throughput and supports both traditional and cloud-native network architectures with intelligent packet processing and QoS capabilities.
Built on Huawei's CloudEngine architecture, the 8850-64Q-EI incorporates distributed forwarding and modular design principles to ensure non-blocking performance across all ports. The platform supports advanced features including VXLAN, EVPN, segment routing, and traffic engineering, enabling operators to construct scalable, resilient multi-tier data center fabrics with reduced operational complexity.
This switch targets sovereign cloud platforms, telecommunications backbone networks, and large-scale data center operators requiring deterministic, high-performance core switching with comprehensive network programmability and vendor ecosystem integration capabilities.
| Manufacturer | Huawei |
| Model | CloudEngine 8850-64Q-EI |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 98010685 |
| Switch Type | Fixed Configuration Core Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Mount |
| Port Configuration | 64x 100GE QSFP28 |
| Total Throughput | 12.8 Tbps |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 9.52 Bpps (Billion packets per second) |
| MAC Address Table | 2M entries |
| Buffer Memory | 768 MB |
| Power Consumption | Approximately 3500W (nominal) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP |
| Overlay Networks | VXLAN, EVPN, Segment Routing |
| Traffic Management | Priority queuing, rate limiting, congestion management |
| Management Interface | Out-of-band Ethernet, Console port |
| Operating System | Huawei CloudEngine OS (VRP) |
| Launch Date | Q2 2022 |
Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.
| Brand | Huawei |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | 98010685 |
| Part Number | 98010685 |
| Condition | New |
| Model | CloudEngine 8850-64Q-EI |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 98010685 |
| Switch Type | Fixed Configuration Core Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Mount |
| Port Configuration | 64x 100GE QSFP28 |
| Total Throughput | 12.8 Tbps |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 12.8 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 9.52 Bpps (Billion packets per second) |
| MAC Address Table | 2M entries |
| Buffer Memory | 768 MB |
| Power Consumption | Approximately 3500W (nominal) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, ISIS, RIP |
| Overlay Networks | VXLAN, EVPN, Segment Routing |
| Traffic Management | Priority queuing, rate limiting, congestion management |
| Management Interface | Out-of-band Ethernet, Console port |
| Operating System | Huawei CloudEngine OS (VRP) |
| Launch Date | Q2 2022 |
The Huawei CloudEngine 8850-64Q-EI Core 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/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the Huawei CloudEngine 8850-64Q-EI Core Data Center Switch: new condition; manufacturer Huawei; model CloudEngine 8850-64Q-EI; manufacturer part number 98010685; switch type Fixed Configuration Core Switch; form factor 1U Rack Mount; port configuration 64x 100GE QSFP28. Manufacturer part number 98010685. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Huawei CloudEngine 8850-64Q-EI Core 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.