Huawei NE40E-X3 Router CR5P03BASA73 – High-Performance Edge

What It Is

The Huawei NetEngine NE40E-X3 CR5P03BASA73 is a universal service router from the NE40E series, provided in a base configuration. It is designed for high-capacity core and edge network deployments in data centers or large enterprise environments. This model supports advanced virtualization, cloud computing, and structural consolidation use cases, including video conferencing, desktop cloud applications, and video surveillance traffic.

Technical Details

• Chassis: NE40E-X3, basic configuration
• Power Supplies: 2 x 2200 W AC power modules
• Forwarding Capacity: Supports 2 megapixel (per source specification)
• Ethernet Support: 40G Ethernet ready, with a comprehensive 40G solution for future-proof enterprise networks
• 10G Compatibility: Continues to support 10G Ethernet for campus and data center environments
• Reliability: Multi-level design architecture meeting high reliability requirements for service continuity
• Software & Docs: No software or documentation included in base package

Configuration & Options

• Included Items: NE40E-X3 chassis, 2 x 2200 W AC power supplies
• Excluded Items: Software license and documentation are not part of the base configuration
• Deployment Roles: Suitable for core and edge network positions in large-scale service provider or enterprise networks
• Scalability: Designed to integrate into existing 10G infrastructure while enabling phased migration to 40G

Operating Conditions

The router is intended for deployment in high-availability network environments, including data center cores and large enterprise backbones. It operates under continuous, high-throughput workloads, supporting latency-sensitive applications such as real-time video and virtualized services. The NE40E-X3 is suitable for environments requiring carrier-grade reliability and future capacity expansion, particularly where 40G adoption is planned.