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- CE8850-32CQ-EI Switch(32-Port 100GE QSFP28,2-Port 10GE SFP+,2*AC Power Module,2*FAN Box,Port-side Intake)
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CE8850-EI-B-B0A Overview
CE8850-EI-B-B0A is a high-performance enterprise switch featuring a robust architecture designed for scalable modern networks. The switch integrates advanced routing capabilities with a versatile design that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities for secure and efficient data transmission.
CE8850-EI-B-B0A offers flexible power options with redundant power supply support and a range of port configurations including 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated 10G SFP uplink ports. Optimized for stacking and enhanced scalability, this managed switch delivers exceptional performance for data-intensive applications and mission-critical use cases in enterprise environments.
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CE8850-EI-B-B0A Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 250W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 24 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- CE8850-EI-B-B0A
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- POE+
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 24 x Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 176 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 352 Gbps
- Product Name
- Enterprise Integrated Switch CE8850-EI-B-B0A
- Height
- 1 inch
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| CE8850-EI-B-B0A |  CE8850-EI-B-B0B |  CE8850-EI-F-B0A |  CE8850-EI-F-B0B |  CE8850-64CQ-EI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 12 inches | 12 inches | N/A | 12 inches | 11 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 | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1 inch | 1.75 inches | N/A | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | 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 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CE8850-EI-B-B0A | CE8850-EI-B-B0B | CE8850-EI-F-B0A | CE8850-EI-F-B0B | CE8850-64CQ-EI |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | POE+ | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 x Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP ports | N/A | N/A | 24 x 10/100/1000 ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports | 64 copper Ethernet ports, 24 SFP uplink ports, and dedicated stacking slots |
| Power Consumption | 250W | N/A | N/A | 150W | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Enterprise Integrated Switch CE8850-EI-B-B0A | CE8850-EI-B-B0B Enterprise Intelligent Switch | CE8850-EI-F-B0A | CE8850-EI-F-B0B Enterprise Stackable Gigabit Switch | CE8850-64CQ-EI Campus Ethernet 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps | N/A | N/A | 320 Gbps | 320 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 352 Gbps | N/A | N/A | 640 Gbps | 640 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | N/A | 18 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Tristan Westcott
5
Reliable data center backbone with consistent low latency.
C
Colin Lockwood
4
Professional platform for spine leaf architectures.
E
Ethan Fairbanks
5
Predictable throughput for east west traffic.
M
Miles Moorland
5
Smooth integration and strong stability under load.
J
Jonah Sanderson
4
Great choice for scaling 100G fabrics.
Questions & Answers
What are the key hardware specifications of the CE8850-32CQ-EI Switch?
The CE8850-32CQ-EI features 32×100 GbE QSFP28 ports, 2×10 GbE SFP+ ports, dual AC power modules, dual fan boxes and port-side intake cooling, delivering 6.4 Tbps switching capacity and 4.8 billion pps forwarding performance.
What switching capacity and forwarding rate does the CE8850-32CQ-EI support?
This switch delivers 6.4 Tbps of non-blocking throughput and a line-rate forwarding rate of 4.8 billion packets per second, ensuring ultra-low latency and high-performance layer-2 and layer-3 switching.
Which power and cooling features ensure high availability?
The CE8850-32CQ-EI includes redundant hot-swappable dual AC power modules and dual front-to-back fan boxes with port-side intake for efficient airflow, minimizing service interruption and optimizing thermal performance.
What software and management protocols are supported?
It runs CloudEngine OS with comprehensive CLI, SNMP v2/v3, RESTful APIs, NETCONF/YANG and eSight integration for centralized configuration, monitoring and automation in enterprise and cloud environments.
How does port-side intake airflow benefit data center design?
Port-side intake aligns with cold-aisle containment, drawing cool air from the front and exhausting hot air to the rear, improving rack airflow uniformity and reducing cooling costs in high-density deployments.
Can the CE8850-32CQ-EI be deployed in a spine-leaf architecture?
Yes. With 32×100 GbE uplinks and 2×10 GbE for management or class-of-service links, it serves as a robust spine switch supporting scalable east-west traffic and VXLAN EVPN overlays.
What virtualization and segmentation features are available?
The switch supports VXLAN with EVPN control-plane, NVGRE, MPLS L2/L3 VPN, VRF-Lite, ACLs, QoS and hardware-based VXLAN routing, enabling multi-tenant isolation and flexible traffic engineering.
How many multicast groups and MAC addresses can it handle?
It supports up to 512 K MAC addresses and 64 K IPv4/IPv6 multicast groups, ensuring high scalability for large-scale virtualization, big-data and media distribution environments.
What redundancy mechanisms does it support?
The CE8850-32CQ-EI offers LACP for link redundancy, VRRP for device failover, BFD for rapid path failure detection and IRF stacking for multi-chassis resilience with sub-50 ms convergence.
How do I monitor and troubleshoot the switch?
Use CloudEngine OS real-time telemetry, sFlow, RMON, SSH, Telnet, Syslog and eSight NMS for granular visibility, performance analysis and automated alerting to expedite root-cause diagnosis.
What is the latency performance of this switch?
The CE8850-32CQ-EI delivers ultra-low latency of under 600 ns on 100 GbE ports and 400 ns on 10 GbE ports, ideal for high-frequency trading, HPC clusters and latency-sensitive applications.
Is the CE8850-32CQ-EI suitable for cloud and edge deployments?
Yes. Its compact 1 RU form factor, high port density, advanced automation and energy-efficient design make it ideal for data center spine, leaf and edge aggregation scenarios.
What are the environmental and power consumption specifications?
Operating temperature ranges from 0 °C to 45 °C, humidity 5%–95% non-condensing. Typical power consumption is 550 W, with maximum of 850 W under full load.
What warranty and support options are available?
Huawei provides a one-year limited hardware warranty with optional 24×7 global support, extended warranty plans up to five years, plus software maintenance and advanced replacement services.
How do I perform firmware upgrades on the CE8850-32CQ-EI?
Use the CloudEngine OS software package via TFTP, FTP, SFTP or USB. The switch supports In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for non-disruptive updates in clustered or standalone deployments.