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- Huawei CE6850-48S4Q-EI Switch (48-Port 10G SFP+,4-Port 40G QSFP+,2*FAN Box,Port-side exhaust,Without Power Module)
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CE6850-48S4Q-EI-F Overview
CE6850-48S4Q-EI-F is a high-performance, rack-mount switch engineered for demanding network environments, featuring a robust architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing. Built with scalability in mind, it offers versatile power options and advanced stacking capabilities to meet the evolving needs of enterprise, data center, and campus networks.
CE6850-48S4Q-EI-F delivers excellent performance with 48 fixed 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 high-speed QSFP uplink ports, ensuring flexible connectivity for a variety of applications. Its design emphasizes reliable power delivery, efficient heat dissipation, and seamless integration within multi-device stacks, making it an ideal solution for high-density deployments and mission-critical network infrastructures.
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CE6850-48S4Q-EI-F Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- CE6850-48S4Q-EI-F
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- Combo
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 64 MB
- Switching Capacity
- N/A
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Huawei CloudEngine 6850-48S4Q-EI-F
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 18.1 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| CE6850-48S4Q-EI-F |  CE6810-32T16S4Q-LI-F |  CE6810-LI-B-B1B |  CE6810-48S4Q-EI-B |  CE6850-48T6Q-HI-F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18.1 inches | 12 inches | 17 inches | 12 inches | 17 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services | LAN Base | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CE6850-48S4Q-EI-F | CE6810-32T16S4Q-LI-F | CE6810-LI-B-B1B | CE6810-48S4Q-EI-B | CE6850-48T6Q-HI-F |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 16 Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 32x copper ports, 16x SFP ports, 4x QSFP uplink ports | N/A | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 1G SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 ports, 6 x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 150W | 200 W | 300W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply |
| Product Name | Huawei CloudEngine 6850-48S4Q-EI-F | CE6810-32T16S4Q-LI-F Campus Edge Switch | CE6810-LI-B-B1B Ethernet Switch | CE6810 Series 48-Port Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch | CloudEngine 6850-48T6Q High-Performance Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | Combo | Combo | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | N/A | 480 Gbps | 320 Gbps | 104 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 960 Gbps | 640 Gbps | 208 Gbps | 2560 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 10G | 1G | 40G |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 20 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 19 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Landon Hartwell
5
Excellent aggregation performance in our data center.
M
Mason Whitledge
5
Low latency switching under heavy virtualization traffic.
N
Nicolas Bramwell
4
Strong airflow design and stable uptime.
O
Omar Kingsleigh
5
Scalable enterprise-grade switching solution.
P
Preston Halford
4
Professional backbone performance across racks.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the Huawei CE6850-48S4Q-EI switch?
The CE6850-48S4Q-EI offers 48×10 GbE SFP+ and 4×40 GbE QSFP+ ports, 2 fan modules with port-side exhaust, high-performance ASIC, low-latency forwarding, and advanced QoS, security, and virtualization features.
Which port types and speeds does the CE6850-48S4Q-EI support?
It supports 48 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks for server aggregation and 4 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks for spine or core connectivity.
How does the cooling system of the CE6850-48S4Q-EI work?
The switch uses dual hot-swappable fan boxes with port-side exhaust to ensure efficient airflow and optimal operating temperatures in rack environments.
Does the CE6850-48S4Q-EI include a built-in power module?
No, the CE6850-48S4Q-EI is shipped without a power module; you must install an optional AC or DC power supply to activate the unit.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance?
It delivers up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity and up to 1.07 billion pps forwarding performance, handling large data loads with sub-microsecond latency.
Can I stack multiple CE6850-48S4Q-EI switches?
Yes, Huawei’s iStack technology lets you virtualize up to nine CE6850 series switches into a single logical device for simplified management.
Which management interfaces and protocols are supported?
Management options include CLI, Web GUI, SNMPv2/3, NetConf, RESTful APIs, and integration with Huawei eSight for centralized monitoring.
What virtualization features does the switch support?
It supports VXLAN, EVPN, VLAN-aware bundle, and traffic micro-segmentation for flexible overlay network deployment.
What security features are built into the CE6850-48S4Q-EI?
Security features include IPv4/IPv6 ACLs, user-based policies, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, DoS defense, and MAC freeze mechanisms.
How energy-efficient is the CE6850-48S4Q-EI?
With Huawei’s variable-speed fans, energy-aware forwarding, and cavity-free design, it reduces power consumption by up to 30% compared to previous generations.
What is the typical use case for this switch?
It is ideal for data center leaf-spine fabrics, enterprise campus cores, and high-density server aggregation scenarios requiring low latency and high throughput.
What redundancy options are available?
Redundancy is provided via dual power modules (optional), hot-swappable fan trays, and support for MLAG and NSR fast failover.
What is the latency performance of the CE6850-48S4Q-EI?
The switch offers cut-through latency as low as 300 ns on 10 GbE ports and 600 ns on 40 GbE ports, ensuring minimal packet delay.
What warranty and support services are offered?
Huawei provides a standard 1-year hardware warranty with options to extend to 5 years, plus 24×7 technical support and software updates.
Which environment and rack units does it fit?
The CE6850-48S4Q-EI is a 1U rack-mount switch designed for standard 19-inch data center and enterprise racks.
How do I integrate the switch into an existing network?
Use standard L2/L3 protocols (OSPF, BGP, STP/RSTP/MSTP), EVPN/VXLAN for overlays, and centralized management via SNMP or eSight to ensure seamless integration.