Huawei NE40E-X8 CR5P08BASA73 Core Router for Service Providers

What It Is

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X8 (MPN: CR5P08BASA73) is a high-end universal service router (USR) from the NE40E series, designed for large-scale IP backbone networks, metropolitan area networks (MANs), and internet data center (IDC) environments. It provides high forwarding performance, advanced QoS mechanisms, and comprehensive edge service capabilities for enterprise and service provider deployments.

Technical Details

• Chassis: NE40E-X8 base configuration with 8-slot architecture
• Redundancy: 2+1 redundant SRU/SFU module set with 100 Gbit/s capacity
• Power Supply: 4 AC power modules included
• High Availability: Hot-swappable and hot-standby key components
• Service Continuity: Supports Non-Stop Routing (NSR), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
• QoS: Advanced quality-of-service engine for traffic prioritization and management

Configuration & Options

• Includes NE40E-X8 chassis, 2+1 SRU/SFU modules (100G), and 4 AC power supplies
• Modular design allows field-replaceable line cards and interface modules
• Compatible with additional NE40E series service processing units for capacity expansion
• Supported as an edge router in IP/MAN/IDC networks with flexible service card options

Operating Conditions

The NE40E-X8 is deployed at the border of backbone IP networks, large city MANs, and IDC interconnects where high throughput and service reliability are critical. It operates in carrier-grade environments requiring continuous packet forwarding, redundant component architecture, and in-service maintenance capabilities. Typical installations include telecom central offices, large enterprise data centers, and ISP core edge points.