Huawei NE40E-X8 CR5P08BASA73 – High-End Core Router

What It Is

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X8 (MPN: CR5P08BASA73) is a high-end universal service router (USR) from the NE40E series, designed for deployment at the edge of large-scale IP networks. It provides high-throughput data forwarding, advanced QoS mechanisms, and extensive service processing capabilities, making it suitable for carrier-grade environments. This base configuration includes the NE40E-X8 chassis, a 2+1 redundant 100 Gbps SRU/SFU module set, and four AC power supply units.

Technical Details

• Chassis: NE40E-X8, supporting high-density line card slots for scalable service expansion.
• Control/Forwarding Redundancy: 2+1 redundant SRU/SFU modules with 100 Gbps capacity each, ensuring continuous operation.
• Power Supply: 4 x AC power modules, providing redundant power input for high availability.
• High Availability Features: Supports Non-Stopping Routing (NSR), Non-Stopping Forwarding (NSF), and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU).
• Hot-Swap Capability: Key components support hot-swapping and hot-standby operation for minimized downtime.
• Service Capabilities: Designed for comprehensive enterprise services, including as a universal edge device.

Configuration & Options

• Included: NE40E-X8 chassis, 2+1 SRU/SFU modules (100 Gbps each), 4 AC power supplies.
• Deployment Role: Suitable for IP backbone edges, metropolitan area networks (MANs), and internet data center (IDC) networks.
• Redundancy Options: Hot-standby for all critical modules, with hot-swap support for field replacement.
• Software Features: Pre-configured support for NSR, NSF, and ISSU technologies (no additional licensing required).

Operating Conditions

This router is intended for installation in telecom central offices, large enterprise data centers, and service provider PoP locations within large-scale IP networks. It operates in temperature-controlled environments with standard AC power infrastructure. The NE40E-X8 is optimized for sustained high-load operation at network boundaries, delivering reliable packet forwarding and service quality assurance in multi-tenant or high-traffic scenarios.