Huawei NE20E CR2M16BASA02 – High-Speed Core Router Module

What It Is

The Huawei NetEngine NE20E-S CR2M16BASA02 is a universal service router from the NE20E-S series, designed for high-capacity aggregation in service provider and enterprise IP/MPLS networks. It integrates Huawei’s proprietary VRP operating system and NP-based hardware forwarding with non-blocking switching, serving as an aggregation node in IP backbone networks or as a core node in data center networks.

Technical Details

• Chassis slots: 2 MPU slots, 2 NSP slots, 16 PIC slots
• Switching capacity: up to 15.88 Tbit/s
• Forwarding rate: up to 360 Mbit/s
• Power supply: 2 AC power supply units
• Operating system: Huawei VRP (Versatile Routing Platform)
• Forwarding technology: Huawei NP chips with hardware forwarding and non-blocking switching
• Interface types supported: E1/CE1, POS, CPOS, GE, 10GE, 40GE

Configuration & Options

• Includes 2 MPUs and 2 NSPs for redundant control and service processing
• Accommodates up to 16 PICs for flexible interface module configuration
• Ships with 2 AC power supply modules; additional AC units may be ordered separately
• Supports high-density fixed ports for WAN access and aggregation services
• Interoperable with other NE series routers for unified network deployment

Operating Conditions

The NE20E-S CR2M16BASA02 is intended for deployment at the access and aggregation layers of IP/MPLS networks, as well as in data center core roles. It operates in controlled telecommunication environments (carrier-grade racks or data center facilities) and is suitable for enterprise and service provider networks requiring scalable aggregation of E1/CE1, POS, and Ethernet traffic. The router’s hardware-based forwarding ensures consistent performance under high-load conditions typical of backbone and aggregation sites.