Huawei NE40E-X8A CR5P08BASA76 High-End Core Router

Equipment Overview

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X8A, model CR5P08BASA76, is a universal service router designed for high-capacity enterprise and service provider networks. It is a chassis-based system that integrates routing, switching, and service processing on a unified Huawei VRP platform. The primary purpose of this device is to serve as a core or aggregation node, handling advanced MPLS, QoS, and multicast traffic. It supports a wide range of high-speed interfaces, making it suitable for complex metro Ethernet and IP/MPLS backbone deployments.

Main Parameters

• Chassis: NE40E-X8 with 2 MPU slots, 1 SFU slot, and 8 LPU slots
• Redundancy: 1+1 backup for SRU, 2+1 backup for SFU
• Power Supply: 4 AC power modules
• Switching Capacity: Up to 7.08 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2880 Mpps
• Interface Types: 100GE/40GE, 10G-LAN/WAN, GE/FE, POS (OC-192c/STM-64c to OC-3c/STM-1c), Channelized STM-4/OC-3, ATM (OC-3c/STM-1c, OC-12c/STM-4c), E3/CT3, CE1/CT1, E1/T1
• Protocol Support: IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, QoS, multicast, security, VPN

Key Advantages

This router is selected for enterprise projects due to its extremely high switching capacity and dense interface options, which allow for scalable network growth. The redundant SRU/SFU architecture ensures high availability for mission-critical operations. The energy-efficient design and support for IPv6-ready solutions reduce long-term operational costs. Advanced Metro Ethernet and user management features enable precise traffic control and service delivery.

Compatibility & Integration

The device operates on the Huawei VRP platform, ensuring seamless integration with existing Huawei network infrastructure. It is compatible with a broad spectrum of optical and electrical interface standards, including 100GE, 10GE, POS, and ATM. The router supports industry-standard MPLS, IPv4/IPv6, and VPN protocols, allowing interoperability with multi-vendor environments.