Huawei NE40E-X8 CR5P08BASD73 – High-End Modular Router for Service Providers

Usage Area

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X8 CR5P08BASD73 is a high-end universal service router deployed at the edge of large-scale IP backbone networks, metropolitan area networks (MANs), and internet data center (IDC) networks. It is designed to provide linear-speed forwarding and comprehensive enterprise services as a universal edge device. The router is suitable for operators and large enterprises requiring robust QoS mechanisms and high-capacity routing in core or aggregation layers.

Construction Features

• Chassis: NE40E-X8 with 8 LPU slots, 2 MPU slots, and 1 SFU slot for modular expansion.
• Redundancy: 2+1 redundant SRU/SFU modules with 100 Gbps capacity, plus 1+1 SRU backup for high availability.
• Power Supply: 4 DC power modules, ensuring resilient energy input for continuous operation.
• Switching Fabric: Up to 7.08 Tbps switching capacity with a forwarding rate of 2880 Mpps.
• Platform: Runs on Huawei VRP (Versatile Routing Platform) software for stable network management.
• Design: Energy-efficient line cards and advanced Metro Ethernet capabilities for scalable deployment.

Technical Parameters

• Model: Huawei NE40E-X8 CR5P08BASD73
• Chassis Slots: 8 LPU slots, 2 MPU slots, 1 SFU slot
• Switching Capacity: Up to 7.08 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2880 Mpps
• Redundancy: 2+1 for SFU, 1+1 for SRU
• Power Supply: 4 DC power modules
• Software Platform: Huawei VRP

Standards & Certification

The device supports IPv6-compatible solutions and complies with industry-standard networking protocols for interoperability in EU and Polish telecom environments. It meets CE and EN certification requirements for enterprise IT equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation in data centers and carrier-grade networks. The router’s design adheres to international quality standards for high-availability infrastructure.