Huawei NE40E-X16A Base Configuration (Chassis, MPU, SFU, PSU)

What It Is

The Huawei NE40E-X16A is a high-capacity core router from the NE40E series, designed for service provider and large enterprise IP/MPLS backbone networks. This base configuration, identified by MPN CR5P16BASA77, provides the chassis, control plane, switching fabric, and power infrastructure required to deploy a modular routing system. It is intended for environments demanding high throughput, reliability, and scalability in data forwarding.

Technical Details

• Product Code: Huawei CR5P16BASA77
• Switching Capacity: 50.32 Tbit/s
• Forwarding Rate: 11,520 Mbit/s
• MPU Slots: 2
• SFU Slots: 4
• Form Factor: NE40E-X16A chassis

Configuration & Options

• Includes 1x NE40E-X16A chassis
• Includes 2x MPU (Main Processing Units)
• Includes 4x SFU (Switch Fabric Units), 1 T capacity each
• Includes 14x AC power supply units
• Includes 6x fan trays
• Software license and documentation are not included in this base configuration

Operating Conditions

This router is intended for deployment in carrier-grade central offices, data centers, or large enterprise network core facilities with controlled temperature and humidity. The unit requires standard AC power input and adequate ventilation for the included fan trays. It is designed for 24/7 continuous operation in high-availability network environments, supporting redundant MPU and SFU configurations for service resilience.