Huawei NE40E-X8A Router (CR5P08BASD76) for High-Performance Networks

What It Is

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X8A CR5P08BASD76 is a high-end universal service router (USR) designed for large-scale IP networks. This base configuration model is intended for deployment at IP backbone network edges, metropolitan area networks (MANs), internet data center (IDC) networks, and similar high-throughput environments. It supports comprehensive enterprise services as a universal edge device, combining high forwarding capacity with robust quality of service (QoS) mechanisms.

Technical Details

• Chassis: NE40E-X8A
• MPU Count: 2 (Main Processing Units)
• SFU Count: 2, each with 480G switching fabric capacity
• Power Supply: 4 DC power supply units
• Cooling: 2 fan trays
• QoS Support: Advanced traffic management for differentiated service delivery
• Performance Monitoring: Measures latency, jitter, and packet loss rate for end-to-end traffic analysis over specified time periods and network segments

Configuration & Options

• Base configuration includes: NE40E-X8A chassis, 2 MPUs, 2 SFUs (480G), 4 DC power supplies, and 2 fan trays
• Modular architecture allows for expansion of line cards and service processing modules
• Suitable for integration into existing NE40E series deployments
• Options for additional SFU modules or power redundancy configurations (per site requirements)

Operating Conditions

The NE40E-X8A is deployed in carrier-grade and large enterprise network environments where high reliability and throughput are critical. Typical installation sites include IP backbone edges, MAN core points, and IDC aggregation layers. The router operates under continuous load, supporting performance monitoring for latency, jitter, and packet loss across defined network segments. It is designed for 24/7 operation in controlled data center or telecommunication room conditions.