Huawei NE20E-S8A Universal Service Router CR2M08BASD13

Usage Area

The Huawei CR2M08BASD13 is a universal service router from the NetEngine 20E-S series, model NE20E-S8A, designed for deployment in enterprise and service provider networks. It is typically used at aggregation points or small-to-medium core sites where high-throughput routing, service integration, and carrier-grade reliability are required. The platform supports a wide range of IP/MPLS services, including VPN, traffic engineering, and quality-of-service enforcement, making it suitable for multi-service backbone and edge routing tasks in data centers and metropolitan area networks.

Construction Features

• Base configuration includes the NE20E-S8A chassis, two MPUE1 main processing units, and two DC power supply modules.
• The chassis provides 2 slots for main processing units, 2 slots for power supply modules (NSP), and 8 slots for service interface cards.
• Fixed interface ports are not present in the base configuration; all line interfaces are installed via the 8 service slots.
• The unit ships with DC power cords and does not include software licenses or documentation in the base package.
• The modular architecture supports field-replaceable components, enabling scalable capacity expansion and simplified maintenance.

Technical Parameters

• Product code: CR2M08BASD13
• Brand: Huawei
• Category: Network equipment, modems
• Switching capacity: 480 Gbit/s
• Packet forwarding rate: 360 Mbit/s
• Fixed ports: none
• Power module type: DC power module (two units included)

Standards & Certification

The Huawei NE20E-S8A router is designed to comply with industry-standard telecommunications and network equipment requirements, including safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and environmental standards applicable to carrier-class routing platforms. The device adheres to common IP/MPLS interoperability standards, ensuring compatibility with multi-vendor network environments. Certification details are consistent with Huawei’s standard product compliance for enterprise-grade networking hardware.