Huawei NE40E-X8A Router CR5P08BASA7D – High-Performance Core Routing

Usage Area

The Huawei NE40E-X8A is a high-capacity edge router platform designed for deployment in large enterprise networks, ISP backbone edges, and metro aggregation points. It supports service provider-grade routing, MPLS VPN termination, and high-density 10GE/100GE aggregation. The system is suitable for building scalable IP/MPLS core infrastructures and for interconnecting data center sites. It accommodates heavy traffic loads in core and edge routing scenarios requiring high availability.

Construction Features

• Chassis-based modular design with 14U height (620 mm x 442 mm x 650 mm)
• Includes NE40E-X8A chassis with 2 MPU slots, 1 SFU slot, and 8 LPU slots
• Ships with 2 SRU (main control units) and 2 SFU (switch fabric units, 480G each)
• Equipped with 6 AC power supply units and 2 fan trays for redundancy
• Supports up to 32 service card slots via the LPU configuration
• Delivered without software license or documentation; hardware only

Technical Parameters

• Product code: CR5P08BASA7D
• Switching capacity: 7.08 Tbit/s
• Forwarding performance: 2880 Mbit/s
• MPU slots: 2
• SFU slots: 1
• LPU slots: 8
• Service card slots: Maximum 32

Standards & Certification

The Huawei NE40E-X8A complies with industry-standard NEBS (Network Equipment Building System) requirements for reliability and environmental tolerance. The device meets international safety and EMC directives applicable to carrier-class routing equipment. Certification details are consistent with Huawei’s standard telecommunications equipment qualification processes.