Brand: Huawei | Category: Network Switches
SKU: 98010566 | Part #: 98010566 | MPN: 98010566
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The Huawei CloudEngine 8850 is a high-density core data center switch engineered for large-scale spine deployments in cloud and telco environments. It delivers exceptional throughput and port density through a modular architecture supporting up to 32 ports of 400GE connectivity, enabling seamless integration into modern data center fabrics with sub-microsecond latency and non-blocking switching capacity.
Designed for hyperscale operators and enterprise data centers managing massive East-West traffic volumes, the CloudEngine 8850 incorporates Huawei's proprietary forwarding silicon and supports both traditional IP routing and segment routing (SR) protocols. The platform scales horizontally across distributed fabric topologies while maintaining deterministic performance and operational simplicity through unified management interfaces.
| Manufacturer | Huawei |
| Model | CloudEngine 8850 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 98010566 |
| Product Category | Core Data Center Switch |
| Maximum Port Density | 32 × 400GE ports |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 25.6 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 19.2 Bpps (billion packets per second) |
| Port Types Supported | 400GE QSFP-DD, 40GE QSFP+, 10GE SFP+ |
| Memory Configuration | DDR4 DRAM, buffer memory support for lossless operation |
| Latency | Sub-1 microsecond cut-through switching |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Segment Routing (SR) |
| VLAN Support | 4K VLANs |
| ACL Entries | Hardware-based filtering and QoS policies |
| Power Consumption | Typical mid-range core switch (exact value dependent on port configuration) |
| Management Interfaces | Out-of-band management port, SNMP, SSH, NETCONF/YANG |
| Launch Date | Q4 2022 |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0–45 °C |
| Form Factor | 19-inch rack mount, 2U chassis |
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| Brand | Huawei |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | 98010566 |
| Part Number | 98010566 |
| Condition | New |
| Model | CloudEngine 8850 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 98010566 |
| Product Category | Core Data Center Switch |
| Maximum Port Density | 32 × 400GE ports |
| Switching Fabric Capacity | 25.6 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding Rate | 19.2 Bpps (billion packets per second) |
| Port Types Supported | 400GE QSFP-DD, 40GE QSFP+, 10GE SFP+ |
| Memory Configuration | DDR4 DRAM, buffer memory support for lossless operation |
| Latency | Sub-1 microsecond cut-through switching |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Segment Routing (SR) |
| VLAN Support | 4K VLANs |
| ACL Entries | Hardware-based filtering and QoS policies |
| Power Consumption | Typical mid-range core switch (exact value dependent on port configuration) |
| Management Interfaces | Out-of-band management port, SNMP, SSH, NETCONF/YANG |
| Launch Date | Q4 2022 |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0–45 °C |
| Form Factor | 19-inch rack mount, 2U chassis |
The Huawei CloudEngine 8850 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 Core Data Center Switch: new condition; manufacturer Huawei; model CloudEngine 8850; manufacturer part number 98010566; product category Core Data Center Switch; maximum port density 32 × 400GE ports; switching fabric capacity 25.6 Tbps. Manufacturer part number 98010566. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The Huawei CloudEngine 8850 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.
