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CE6850-EI-B01 Overview
CE6850-EI-B01 is a high-performance switch engineered with a robust architecture that supports enterprise‐grade connectivity. It offers reliable power options and an optimized port configuration designed to support stacking capabilities, ensuring seamless scalability and enhanced network performance.
Built for demanding use cases, the CE6850-EI-B01 integrates high-density Ethernet ports and dedicated uplink configurations to deliver efficient traffic management and low-latency communication. Its design emphasizes superior stacking and expansion, making it ideal for modern data centers and campus networks that require scalable, resilient, and high-performing switching solutions.
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CE6850-EI-B01 Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 150 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- CE6850-EI-B01
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- LAN Base
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 8 fixed ports with 2 expansion slots
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 176 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 352 Gbps
- Product Name
- CE6850 Ethernet Intelligent Switch
- Height
- 1 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| CE6850-EI-B01 |  CE6810-LI-F-B1A |  CE6855-HI-F-B00 |  CE6850-48S4Q-EI-B |  CE6850-48T4Q-EI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 16 inches | 12 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Base | LAN Base | IP Services | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CE6850-EI-B01 | CE6810-LI-F-B1A | CE6855-HI-F-B00 | CE6850-48S4Q-EI-B | CE6850-48T4Q-EI |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Twisted Pair |
| Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 24 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 | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 8 fixed ports with 2 expansion slots | N/A | N/A | 48 x 10/100/1000 ports, 4 x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 x 10G QSFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 150 W | 50 W | 150W | N/A | 340W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundant Options | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | CE6850 Ethernet Intelligent Switch | CE6810-LI-F-B1A Industrial Managed Rack Switch | Cisco Catalyst 6855 High-Performance Switch | Huawei CloudEngine CE6850-48S4Q-EI-B Switch | Huawei CloudEngine 6850-48T4Q-EI |
| 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 12 SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | 32 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 960 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 352 Gbps | 64 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 1920 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 1G | 10G | 40G | 40G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
D
Damon Stratton
4
Stable performance and excellent hardware durability.
E
Eldric Halston
5
Handles enterprise workloads efficiently.
F
Fintan Calder
5
Dependable backbone connectivity for data centers.
G
Grady Lockwood
5
Smooth traffic distribution under peak loads.
H
Hadrian Miles
4
High-capacity and scalable switching platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the Aruba CE6850-48T4Q-EI switch?
The CE6850-48T4Q-EI is a fixed-configuration Layer 3 Ethernet switch featuring 48 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports and 4 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks, designed for enterprise access and distribution layers.
What port types and speeds does the CE6850-48T4Q-EI support?
It provides 48 Gigabit RJ45 ports for copper connections and 4 dedicated 10 GbE SFP+ ports for fiber uplinks or stacking.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate?
The switch delivers up to 176 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity and 130.9 Mpps forwarding performance.
Which power modules are included and supported?
It ships with two hot-swappable 600 W AC power modules and supports redundant power for maximum uptime.
Can I hot-swap power supplies and fans?
Yes, both 600 W AC power modules and the dual fan box are hot-swappable without traffic disruption.
How is the cooling and airflow configured?
The CE6850-48T4Q-EI uses port-side exhaust and a dual-fan box design to ensure efficient front-to-back airflow in rack environments.
Which operating system does this switch run?
It runs ArubaOS-CX, a modern, microservices-based network OS offering automation, programmability and advanced analytics.
What Layer 3 routing and switching protocols are supported?
The switch supports OSPF, BGP, VRRP, static routing, RIP, ECMP, IGMP snooping and MLDP for high-availability and traffic engineering.
Does the CE6850-48T4Q-EI support IPv6?
Yes, it offers full IPv6 routing, DHCPv6, MLDP, and Neighbor Discovery Protocol support for modern network deployments.
What management interfaces are available?
You can manage the switch via CLI (SSH/console), web UI, REST API, SNMP v2/v3 and Aruba NetEdit for zero-touch provisioning.
What security features does it include?
Built-in security includes ACLs, 802.1X port authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection and CPU protection controls.
What is the recommended rack-mount procedure?
Mount in a standard 19-inch rack using the included brackets; secure with four rack screws and ensure proper airflow clearance front and back.
What are the operating temperature and environmental limits?
Operating range is 0 °C to 45 °C, up to 10,000 ft altitude, with maximum humidity of 10–90% non-condensing.
What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)?
The CE6850-48T4Q-EI has an MTBF of approximately 482,000 hours, ensuring high reliability in continuous operation.
Does the switch support software updates without downtime?
Yes, ArubaOS-CX supports in-service software upgrades (ISSU) to minimize or eliminate traffic interruption during firmware updates.
What warranty and support options are available?
It includes a limited lifetime warranty with next-business-day hardware replacement and 90-day software support; Aruba Care support is optional.
Which deployment scenarios are ideal for this switch?
Ideal for enterprise campus distribution, data center top-of-rack, and high-density access deployments requiring robust Layer 3 features and redundancy.