Huawei NE40E-X16A Base Configuration Router

Usage Area

The Huawei NE40E-X16A base configuration (MPN: CR5P16BASD77) is a high-capacity core router designed for deployment in large enterprise networks, ISP backbone nodes, and data center interconnection points. It supports Metro Ethernet and IP/MPLS services, enabling reliable routing, aggregation, and forwarding for high-density traffic environments. The platform is suitable for carriers requiring scalable infrastructure for broadband access, VPN services, and next-generation network convergence.

Construction Features

• Chassis: NE40E-X16A enclosure for modular high-density routing.
• Control plane: 2 Main Processing Units (MPU) for redundant management and route processing.
• Fabric plane: 4 Switch Fabric Units (SFU) with 1 T capacity each for high-speed internal switching.
• Power supply: 10 DC power inputs for N+1 or N+N redundancy configurations.
• Cooling: 6 fan trays for thermal management of the system.
• Software and documentation licenses are not included in this base bundle.

Technical Parameters

• Product Code: CR5P16BASD77
• Forwarding Capacity: 12.58 Tbps
• Throughput: 5,760 Mpps
• MPU Slots: 2
• SFU Slots: 4
• LPU Slots: 16
• Power Input: DC, 10 feeds

Standards & Certification

The Huawei NE40E-X16A complies with industry-standard protocols for IP/MPLS routing and Ethernet switching. It meets carrier-grade reliability requirements and is designed in accordance with relevant telecommunications and safety standards for network equipment. The platform supports standard interoperability with third-party network devices in multi-vendor environments.