Huawei NetEngine5000E CR5P5KBASA6A Cluster Router

Product Description

The Huawei NetEngine5000E CR5P5KBASA6A is a cluster router base configuration for the NetEngine5000E-X16A 400G AC system, engineered for multi-chassis deployment in large-scale service provider and enterprise core networks. This unit supports a non-blocking switching fabric and is designed for high-capacity routing environments requiring modular scalability. The CR5P5KBASA6A is intended for B2B buyers deploying carrier-grade infrastructure with demanding throughput and redundancy requirements.

Technical Specifications

• Product Code: Huawei CR5P5KBASA6A
• Chassis Type: NetEngine5000E-X16A, 400G AC
• System Throughput: Maximum 819 Tbit/s with 64 chassis (400G)
• Port Throughput: 15 Tbit/s per single chassis (480G)
• Slot Capacity: 16 slots per single chassis
• Switching Fabric: Non-blocking, multi-chassis support

Design Features

• Modular cluster architecture supporting up to 64 interconnected chassis for linear capacity expansion.
• Non-blocking switching fabric ensures full line-rate performance across all ports.
• AC power supply configuration integrated into the base system for simplified deployment.
• High-density slot design (16 per chassis) allows flexible line card installation.
• 400G-ready interface capability for future-proof core network upgrades.

Application Area

This router is deployed in core and aggregation layers of large enterprise networks, internet service provider backbones, and data center interconnect fabrics. It supports multi-chassis clustering for scaling to multi-terabit capacities, suitable for traffic aggregation, peering points, and high-availability routing between geographically distributed facilities. The system is ideal for operators consolidating core infrastructure with demanding quality-of-service and redundancy requirements.