Huawei NetEngine AR1220‑S Modular Enterprise Branch Router Full Product Description

1. Short Overview

Naming & Variant Breakdown

• AR1220‑S: Base modular model, 2×GE multi‑purpose ports, 8×FE multi‑purpose ports, 2×SIC slots, AC power, no Wi‑Fi, no PoE.
• AR1220VW‑S: Adds built‑in Wi‑Fi and partial PoE output on FE ports.
• AR1220E‑S: Higher‑performance variant with GE COMBO ports and enhanced forwarding capability.
• AR1220‑S‑DC: ‑48 V DC power supply variant for telecom equipment room deployment.

Difference vs AR100‑S low‑end series: AR1220‑S provides SIC modular expansion, higher forwarding performance, complete routing protocol stack and voice‑processing capability. It is commercial office‑grade device, non‑industrial. Operating temperature 0 °C ~ +40 °C, no DIN‑rail mounting, no industrial DI/DO alarm terminals or isolated serial ports (serial function needs SIC card).

Core Differentiators

1. Standard 19‑inch 1U metal rack‑mount chassis, fits standard cabinet deployment.
2. Modular architecture with 2 SIC slots, supports multiple service cards to expand diversified WAN access modes.
3. Multi‑service convergence: routing, switching, firewall, IPsec/GRE/L2TP/DSVPN VPN, QoS, embedded lightweight AC for Fit‑AP management.
4. Rich routing protocols: Static, RIP, OSPF, IS‑IS, BGP, policy‑based routing, adapting to multi‑site complex enterprise networking.
5. Diversified deployment modes: CLI console, Web‑UI, USB zero‑touch provisioning; supports batch configuration delivery and remote maintenance via eSight.

2. Hardware Interface & Physical Specifications

Core Hardware

• Processor: Enterprise multi‑core processor
• Memory: 512 MB DRAM; 256 MB Flash
• Cooling: Built‑in non‑removable fan for forced air cooling
• Packet forwarding rate: 350 Kpps
• Switching capacity: 8 Gbps
• IMIX service throughput: Up to 25 Mbps
• Maximum recommended concurrent users: Up to 120 terminals

Fixed Interfaces

1. Ethernet
   • 2 × GE 10/100/1000 M RJ45 multi‑purpose ports (configurable as WAN/LAN)
   • 8 × FE 10/100 M RJ45 multi‑purpose ports (configurable as WAN/LAN)
2. Expansion slots
   • 2 × SIC service interface card slots (E1/T1, serial, xDSL, 3G/4G‑LTE modules supported)
3. Management interfaces
   • 1 × RJ45 CON/AUX console port for local CLI debugging
   • 2 × USB 2.0 Type‑A host ports for USB zero‑touch provisioning, configuration backup‑restore and firmware upgrade
4. Buttons: RESET button; short‑press for reboot; long‑press ≥5 s to restore factory default configuration
5. Power: Built‑in AC power supply (‑48 V DC version available as AR1220‑S‑DC)

Physical & Power Parameters

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 390 mm × 232.5 mm × 44.5 mm (1U height)
• Weight: approx 2.9 kg
• Power input: AC 100‑240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Max power consumption: 32 W
• Installation: 19‑inch standard rack‑mount; desktop placement is also supported; DIN‑rail mounting is not supported
• Operating environment
  • Operating temperature: 0 °C ~ +40 °C
  • Storage temperature: −40 °C ~ +70 °C
  • Humidity: 5%‑90% non‑condensing
  • Altitude: < 5000 m
  • Protection rating: Ordinary office‑grade, non‑IP‑rated

3. Software Feature Suite (VRP V200R007 / V200R008 and later)

Routing & WAN Connectivity

• IPv4 / IPv6 dual‑stack routing: Static route, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, IS‑IS, BGP, BGP4+, policy‑based routing (PBR)
• WAN access: Ethernet, PPPoE client; E1/T1, xDSL, 3G/4G cellular dial‑up via SIC card; multi‑WAN link backup, VRRP, BFD link detection
• NAT: Static NAT, PAT, NAT server for branch internet access
• Layer‑2 features: 802.1Q VLAN, port isolation, STP/RSTP/MSTP, link aggregation

Integrated Security Features

• Zone‑based stateful firewall, ACL access‑control list
• VPN suite: IPsec site‑to‑site VPN, GRE VPN, L2TP, DSVPN, supports VPN transmission over various WAN links
• AAA authentication: Local user database, RADIUS, HWTACACS+, 802.1X, MAC authentication, Web authentication
• Application control: URL filtering, SAC application identification
• Anti‑attack functions: URPF, CPCAR, ARP anti‑attack, ICMP attack defense, DHCP Snooping

Voice, QoS & Wireless Controller

• Voice service: Supports SIP gateway function (DSP resource depends on SIC module)
• QoS: Traffic policing, traffic shaping, queue scheduling (PQ, CBWFQ), DSCP priority mapping
• Built‑in lightweight AC: Manage up to 4 Huawei Fit APs, completes WLAN service configuration and AP lifecycle management

Management & O&M

• Local management: CLI via CON/AUX port, embedded Web‑UI
• Remote management: SSHv2, HTTPS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog, NTP, NetConf, CWMP
• Centralized management: Batch configuration, real‑time status monitoring and remote firmware upgrade via eSight
• USB‑assisted zero‑touch deployment for mass branch roll‑out
• NQA network quality detection

4. Typical Deployment Scenarios

1. Medium‑sized Enterprise Branch Gateway: Deployed in regional branch offices, provides internet access, VLAN partition, firewall protection and IPsec VPN secure connection to headquarters, supports voice gateway service with corresponding SIC card.
2. Chain‑store Aggregation Gateway: Applied for medium‑scale chain sites, uses SIC card to expand diversified WAN access modes, realizes fast deployment via USB zero‑touch and accepts unified remote O&M from headquarters.
3. Multi‑service SME Egress Gateway: Acts as egress gateway for small‑and‑medium enterprises, integrating data and wireless access functions to reduce on‑site device quantity.
4. Temporary Project‑site Network Gateway: Suitable for engineering sites requiring E1/T1 or 4G wireless access, achieving flexible network access through SIC modular expansion.

5. Standard Package Contents of AR1220‑S

Separately‑Sold Optional Accessories

• SIC service interface cards (E1/T1, serial, xDSL, 4G‑LTE modules etc.)
• Additional Ethernet cables
• Huawei Fit AP access points (managed by built‑in AC function)

Software Licensing Information

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