Huawei NetEngine5000E CR5P5KBASA66 Cluster Router

Product Description

The Huawei NetEngine5000E CR5P5KBASA66 is a cluster router from the NetEngine5000E-X16A series, delivered in a 400G base AC configuration for a single chassis. Designed for large-scale enterprise and service provider networks, this unit provides high-capacity routing within a modular, chassis-based form factor, supporting future expansion to multi-chassis clusters.

Technical Specifications

• Product Code: Huawei CR5P5KBASA66
• Chassis Type: NetEngine5000E-X16A, single chassis, AC power
• Port Capacity: 15 Tbit/s per single chassis (480G)
• System Capacity: Up to 819 Tbit/s across 64 chassis (400G)
• Slot Configuration: 16 slots per chassis
• Switching Fabric: Non-blocking, multi-chassis capable

Design Features

• Non-Blocking Architecture: Enables full-speed data forwarding without oversubscription.
• Cluster Scalability: Supports up to 64 interconnected chassis for system-level growth.
• High-Density Slots: 16 line-card slots per chassis allow flexible interface mix.
• AC Power Configuration: Ships with AC power supply for standard data center deployment.
• Modular Construction: Designed for carrier-grade redundancy and service continuity.

Application Area

This router is deployed as a core or aggregation node in large enterprise WANs, ISP backbone networks, and data center interconnect environments. It suits operators requiring high-throughput routing, multi-chassis scaling, and 400G-ready infrastructure for future capacity upgrades. Typical use cases include IP/MPLS core routing, peering points, and large-scale edge aggregation.