Huawei NetEngine AR2510 (Material‑code: AR0M2510BA00) Fixed‑Interface Multi‑Service Enterprise Router Full Product Description

1. Short Overview

Naming & Variant Breakdown

• AR2510 (AR0M2510BA00): Base wired model (official marketing name: AR251)
• AR251‑S: Cost‑optimized distribution‑market variant
• AR251‑S2: Gigabit‑port enhanced version
• AR251G‑HSPA+7: Built‑in 3G cellular uplink variant
• AR251W‑P: Integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi‑Fi AP and PoE output LAN ports variant

Difference vs higher‑end AR G3 modular models: AR2510 is non‑modular fixed‑interface device without SIC/WSIC/XSIC expansion slots. Fan‑less silent desktop design; supports desktop placement and wall‑mount; native 19‑inch rack‑mount is not supported. Compared with AR1510, it delivers higher forwarding throughput and supports more concurrent users.

Core Differentiators

1. Compact fan‑less desktop chassis for noise‑free office deployment; powered by external AC‑DC power adapter.
2. Fixed Ethernet ports: 1 × GE WAN + 8 × FE LAN; LAN ports support flexible re‑configuration as WAN interfaces. 1 × USB 2.0 Host port for zero‑touch provisioning and configuration backup.
3. Multi‑service convergence: routing, L2 switching, stateful firewall, full‑feature VPN suite, hardware‑accelerated encryption engine, built‑in DSP for basic VoIP voice service.
4. Rich security functions including AAA authentication, multi‑dimensional anti‑attack defence, NAT and deep application identification.
5. Multiple O&M approaches: CON/AUX CLI, Mini‑USB console, embedded Web‑UI, USB zero‑touch deployment, remote monitoring and batch upgrade via eSight.

2. Hardware Interface & Physical Specifications

Core Hardware

• Processor: Dual‑core enterprise CPU
• Memory: 1 GB DDR RAM
• Flash: 512 MB onboard flash
• Service throughput (IMIX): Up to 300 Mbps
• Recommended maximum concurrent users: 30‑80 terminals
• Expansion slots: No SIC / WSIC / XSIC modular slots (fixed‑interface only)

Fixed Interfaces

• WAN: 1 × 10/100/1000 M GE electrical port
• LAN: 8 × 10/100 M FE electrical ports
• Management Interfaces
  • 1 × CON/AUX RJ45 console port
  • 1 × Mini‑USB console port (mutually exclusive with RJ45 console)
  • 1 × USB 2.0 Host port (configuration backup, zero‑touch deployment)
• RESET button: short‑press for reboot; long‑press ≥5 s for factory‑default restoration

Power & Mechanical

• Power supply: External AC‑DC power adapter; input AC 100‑240 V, max power consumption 30 W
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 44 mm × 340 mm × 230 mm
• Weight: approx 3.2 kg
• Installation: Desktop placement or wall‑mount; 19‑inch rack‑mount not supported
• Operating environment
  • Operating temperature: 0 °C ~ +40 °C
  • Storage temperature: −40 °C ~ +70 °C
  • Humidity: 5%‑90% non‑condensing
  • Altitude: < 5000 m
  • Cooling: Fan‑less passive cooling

3. Software Feature Suite (VRP V200R006 / V200R007 and later)

Routing & WAN Connectivity

• IPv4 / IPv6 dual‑stack: Static route, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, policy‑based routing (PBR), ECMP load‑balance
• WAN access: Ethernet, PPPoE client/server
• NAT: Static NAT, PAT, NAT server
• Layer‑2 features: 802.1Q VLAN, port isolation, STP/RSTP, link aggregation, DHCP Server/Client/Relay

Integrated Security Features

• Zone‑based stateful firewall, ACL access‑control list
• VPN suite: IPsec site‑to‑site VPN, GRE VPN, L2TP VPN, DSVPN
• AAA authentication: Local user database, RADIUS, HWTACACS+, 802.1X, MAC authentication, Web authentication
• Anti‑attack: URPF, ARP anti‑attack, ICMP flood defence, DHCP Snooping

Voice, QoS & Wireless Controller

• Voice service: Onboard DSP supports SIP AG, FXS/FXO, VoIP conference functions (partial capacity requires license activation)
• QoS: Traffic policing, traffic shaping, queue scheduling (PQ, CBWFQ), DSCP marking, MQC traffic‑policy
• WLAN AC: Supports managing Huawei Fit APs (license‑dependent for AP quantity)

Management & O&M

• Local management: CLI over CON/AUX or Mini‑USB console, embedded Web‑UI
• Remote management: SSHv2, HTTPS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Syslog, NTP
• USB zero‑touch deployment for mass branch roll‑out
• Centralized management, batch configuration and remote firmware upgrade via eSight
• NQA network quality detection

4. Typical Deployment Scenarios

1. Small‑medium‑branch enterprise egress gateway: For enterprise remote branches with 30‑80 users, delivering internet access, headquarters VPN interconnection, internal security segmentation and local voice service.
2. Medium‑scale retail / chain‑store gateway: Deployed for chain outlets with multiple terminals; supports USB zero‑touch deployment for large‑volume site roll‑out, connecting POS terminals, surveillance cameras, IP phones and staff terminals.
3. SME office converged gateway: Serves small‑and‑medium offices, integrating routing, firewall, VPN and VoIP voice functions in one compact fan‑less box.
4. Remote‑office primary or backup WAN gateway: Acts as main or backup edge device for medium‑size remote offices.

5. Standard Package Contents of AR2510 (AR0M2510BA00)

Separately‑Sold Optional Accessories

• Additional console cables
• Licenses for advanced voice resource, enhanced security features, expanded WLAN AP management capacity

Software Licensing Information

Short Commercial Catalog Summary