Description
The Huawei CloudEngine 8851‑32CQ8DQ‑PB is a high‑performance, ultra‑low latency data center switch engineered for modern enterprise, cloud, and hyperscale network infrastructures. It provides 32 × 100G QSFP28 ports and 8 × 400G QSFP‑DD uplinks, delivering massive throughput and scalable bandwidth for demanding east‑west traffic patterns, virtualization, storage fabrics, and AI/ML workloads. The switch features line-rate Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 forwarding, extensive buffer memory for burst absorption, and a modular design with hot‑swappable power supplies and fans for enhanced availability and simplified maintenance.
Leveraging advanced data center technologies such as VXLAN/EVPN, MPLS, and intelligent traffic optimization, the CloudEngine 8851‑32CQ8DQ‑PB supports scalable overlays, multi‑tenant segmentation, and flexible traffic engineering. Integration with Huawei’s CloudEngine management suite enables centralized configuration, real‑time health monitoring, automation, and orchestration across large fabric deployments. Robust QoS, security policies, and telemetry features further ensure consistent performance and reliable service delivery across complex data center and campus cores.
Key Features:
32 × 100G QSFP28 ports and 8 × 400G QSFP‑DD uplinks for ultra‑high throughput
Ultra‑low latency and high forwarding performance suitable for data center fabrics
Support for VXLAN/EVPN, MPLS, and intelligent traffic optimization
Modular chassis with hot‑swappable power supplies and fans for high availability
Centralized management, automation, and orchestration via Huawei CloudEngine tools
