Huawei NE40E-X8A CR5P08BASA76 Core Router

Usage Area

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X8 router (MPN: CR5P08BASA76) is deployed as a universal service router in IP/MPLS backbone networks, metropolitan area networks (MAN), and large enterprise core infrastructures. It is designed for high-capacity routing, subscriber management, and multi-service aggregation in carrier-grade environments. The platform supports IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, QoS, multicast, security, and VPN services, making it suitable for ISPs, telecom operators, and large data center interconnect scenarios.

Construction Features

• Chassis NE40E-X8 with 8 LPU slots, 2 MPU slots, and 1 SFU slot
• Includes 2 SRU control units and 1 SFU switch fabric unit as baseline configuration
• 4 AC power supply units for redundant power feeding
• 1+1 redundancy for SRU and 2+1 redundancy for SFU
• Ultra-large-capacity line cards with energy-saving design
• Huawei VRP (Versatile Routing Platform) operating system

Technical Parameters

• Switching capacity: up to 7.08 Tbit/s
• Forwarding rate: 2880 Mbit/s
• Interface types: 100GE/40GE, 10G-LAN/WAN, GE/FE
• POS interfaces: OC-192c/STM-64c, OC-48c/STM-16c, OC-12c/STM-4c, OC-3c/STM-1c
• Channelized interfaces: STM-4, OC-3/STM-1, E3/CT3, CE1/CT1, E1/T1
• ATM interfaces: OC-3c/STM-1c, OC-12c/STM-4c
• Protocol support: IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, QoS, multicast, security, VPN, Metro Ethernet features, advanced user management

Standards & Certification

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X8 complies with international telecommunications and equipment safety standards applicable to network infrastructure products. It meets CE marking requirements for the European market, including relevant EN directives for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. The platform is designed for carrier-class reliability and interoperability with standard IP/MPLS networking protocols.