Huawei NetEngine5000E CR5P5KBASA64 Cluster Router

Product Description

The Huawei NetEngine5000E CR5P5KBASA64 is a cluster router in the NetEngine5000E-X16A series, delivered in a 100G base AC configuration. Designed for large-scale service provider and enterprise core networks, this chassis supports a non-blocking switching fabric and multi-chassis clustering. The unit provides high-density 16-slot architecture per chassis, enabling scalable core routing for demanding B2B environments.

Technical Specifications

• Product Code: CR5P5KBASA64
• Brand/Model: Huawei NetEngine5000E-X16A
• Chassis Slots: 16 slots per single chassis
• System Capacity: Up to 819 Tbit/s with 64 chassis (400G configuration)
• Port Capacity: 15 Tbit/s per single chassis (480G configuration)
• Switching Fabric: Non-blocking, supports multi-chassis clustering
• Power Type: AC (alternating current) base configuration

Design Features

• Modular 16-slot architecture allows flexible line card deployment and service expansion.
• Cluster design supports up to 64 interconnected chassis for horizontal capacity scaling.
• Non-blocking switching fabric ensures full line-rate forwarding across all ports.
• 100G base configuration ready for high-bandwidth core aggregation.
• AC power supply configuration simplifies deployment in facilities with standard power infrastructure.

Application Area

This router is deployed in core and aggregation layers of large enterprise networks, Internet service provider backbones, and data center interconnect scenarios. Typical use cases include multi-chassis routing for high-availability core sites, traffic aggregation from access and distribution layers, and scaling of backbone capacity through cluster expansion. It is suited for operators requiring carrier-grade reliability and long-term investment protection in core routing infrastructure.