Huawei NE40E-X8 CR5P08BASA70 – High-End Core Router

What It Is

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X8 (MPN: CR5P08BASA70) is a high-end universal service router (USR) from the NetEngine 40E series, designed for deployment at the edge of large-scale IP backbone networks. It supports line-rate forwarding and delivers robust quality of service (QoS) mechanisms, service processing capabilities, and extensibility for enterprise and carrier-grade environments.

Technical Details

• Chassis: NE40E-X8 with 2+1 redundant SRU/SFU modules, each supporting 100 Gbps capacity.
• Power Supply: 4 AC power modules included for redundant operation.
• Redundancy: Key components support hot-swappable and hot-standby functionality.
• High Availability: Utilizes Non-Stop Routing (NSR), Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF), and in-service software upgrade technologies.
• Forwarding: Line-rate IP packet forwarding for high-throughput networks.
• QoS: Advanced quality of service mechanisms for traffic prioritization and management.
• Service Versatility: Broad service processing capabilities suitable for IP/MAN/IDC network edge deployments.

Configuration & Options

• Included: NE40E-X8 chassis, 2+1 redundant SRU/SFU modules, 4 AC power supplies.
• Deployment Role: Universal edge device for enterprise or operator networks.
• Network Types: Suitable for IP backbone, metropolitan area networks (MANs), and internet data center (IDC) networks.
• Scalability: Designed for integration into large-scale IP networks with expansion options for additional service modules.

Operating Conditions

This router is intended for installation in carrier-grade facilities, including network points of presence, data centers, and enterprise core sites. It operates in controlled environments with standard rack mounting and supports continuous operation in high-availability network architectures. The NE40E-X8 is optimized for 24/7 service delivery in demanding IP backbone and MAN/IDC edge environments.