Huawei NetEngine5000E CR5P5KBASD66 Cluster Router

Product Description

The Huawei CR5P5KBASD66 is a cluster router from the NetEngine5000E series, specifically the NetEngine5000E-X16A 400G base configuration for DC, designed for a single chassis. This enterprise-grade device provides high-capacity routing for core and data center networks, supporting non-blocking switching and multi-chassis expansion. It is intended for telecommunications operators and large enterprises requiring scalable, high-throughput IP/MPLS infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

• Product Code: Huawei CR5P5KBASD66
• Switching Capacity: Non-blocking switching fabric; maximum system throughput of 819 Tbit/s across 64 chassis (400G)
• Port Throughput: 15 Tbit/s per single chassis (480G)
• Slots/CLC: 16 slots per single chassis
• Supported Chassis: Up to 64 chassis in a clustered configuration
• Form Factor: NetEngine5000E-X16A, base configuration for DC, single chassis

Design Features

• High-Density Architecture: 16 line card slots enable substantial interface deployment within a single chassis.
• Scalable Clustering: Supports multi-chassis clustering up to 64 units, allowing incremental capacity growth.
• Non-Blocking Fabric: Ensures consistent line-rate forwarding across all ports without oversubscription.
• 400G-Ready Platform: Designed to accommodate 400G interface modules for future network upgrades.
• DC-Optimized Base Configuration: Pre-configured for data center deployment, reducing initial setup complexity.

Application Area

This router is deployed in core and aggregation layers of service provider and large enterprise networks, as well as in data center interconnection (DCI) scenarios. It is suitable for building high-capacity IP/MPLS backbones, supporting traffic aggregation, and enabling scalable multi-chassis routing for mission-critical environments.