Huawei NetEngine 40E‑X16A (NE40E‑X16A) Universal Service Router Full Product Description
1. Short Overview
TheHuawei NetEngine 40E‑X16A (NE40E‑X16A)is the flagship enhanced large‑capacity universal‑service router of the NE40E‑X A‑version family, running Huawei VRP operating systemHuawei Car.... Built on advanced distributed CLOS non‑blocking switching architecture, this 40U chassis delivers up to 2 Tbps per‑slot bandwidth and 16 LPU service slots, supporting high‑performance 1T/2T line‑cards华为企业业.... It targets carrier‑grade provincial IP‑MAN core, large‑scale metro core, IP backbone edge, 5G transport core‑aggregation, super‑large enterprise WAN core and ultra‑large‑scale DC‑GW scenarios. It provides hardware‑accelerated SR‑MPLS, SRv6, EVPN‑VXLAN and FlexE hard‑slicing capabilities. All key hardware components support hot‑swap; 1:1 MPU main‑control redundancy plus 3+1 SFU switch‑fabric redundancy ensures carrier‑grade 99.999% reliability. Cooperating with iMaster NCE‑Controller, it enables zero‑touch provisioning, high‑speed Telemetry real‑time streaming and end‑to‑end service automation for large‑scale modern IP bearer networks华为企业业....
Naming & Variant Breakdown
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NE40E‑X16A: 40U large chassis, total 22 slots: 2×MPU main‑control slots (1:1 hot‑standby), 4×SFU switch‑fabric slots (3+1 redundancy), 16×LPU service slots; supports AC and ‑48V DC power supply华为企业业....
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NE40E‑X16: Previous‑generation X‑series flagship chassis with lower per‑slot bandwidth and total switching capacity.
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NE40E‑X3A / NE40E‑X8A: Other A‑version enhanced models; X3A for compact edge‑aggregation, X8A for high‑capacity mid‑tier metro‑core deployment.
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Classic NE40E‑16: Legacy platform without hardware‑accelerated SRv6 and FlexE.
Difference vs other models: NE40E‑X16A is the highest‑capacity chassis in NE40E‑X A‑version portfolio. Compared with NE40E‑X16, it adopts new‑generation NP chipset, supports 1T/2T ultra‑wide line‑cards and greatly improves switching‑forwarding performance with higher‑density 400GE interfaces. Compared with NE40E‑X8A, it provides more service slots for provincial‑level and ultra‑large‑scale metro‑core scenarios. It focuses on metro core and backbone edge, while NE5000E targets national backbone core deployment.
Core Differentiators
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40U 19‑inch rack‑mount large chassis; MPU main‑control boards, SFU switch fabric units, LPU line processing units, power modules and fan trays support hot‑swap; 1:1 MPU redundancy plus 3+1 SFU switch‑fabric redundancy to satisfy carrier‑grade high‑reliability requirements华为企业业....
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Up to81.92 Tbps bidirectional switching capacity,14464 Mpps forwarding performance, maximum 16 LPU service slots; each slot supports up to 2 Tbps bandwidth, supporting high‑density 400GE/100GE/25GE/10GE mixed‑rate deployment for future‑oriented network evolution华为企业业....
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Hardware‑accelerated SR‑MPLS, full‑feature SRv6 suite, EVPN‑VXLAN, FlexE hard network slicing, IP hard‑pipe, L2/L3 VPN and MVPN; supports PPPoE/IPoE access and large‑scale CGNAT for broadband and 5G mobile service bearer华为企业业....
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Hardware‑assisted 1588v2 PTP and Synchronous Ethernet compliant with ITU‑T G.8275.1/G.8275.2, satisfying strict synchronization requirements for 5G bearer and video services.
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Supports ISSU in‑service software upgrade, NSR/GR non‑stop routing, multi‑protocol BFD fast convergence and millisecond‑level FRR protection. Native high‑speed Telemetry streaming and IP FPM performance measurement realize real‑time traffic monitoring and fast fault location for intelligent O&M.
2. Hardware Interface & Physical Specifications
Core Hardware Performance
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Switching Capacity:81.92 Tbps (bidirectional)华为企业业...
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Forwarding Performance:14464 Mpps华为企业业...
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Slot allocation: Total 22 slots, including 2×MPU main‑control slots (1:1 redundancy), 4×SFU switching fabric slots (3+1 redundancy), 16×LPU service slots华为企业业...
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Redundancy: 1:1 MPU hot‑standby; multi‑group power supply; N+1 fan tray
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Typical power consumption: up to9040 W(subject to actual line‑card configuration)华为企业业...
Mechanical Parameters
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Dimensions (W × D × H):442 mm × 650 mm × 1778 mm (40U)华为企业业...
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Installation: Standard IEC 19‑inch rack‑mount, requires deep standard cabinet
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Operating environment
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Operating temperature: 0 °C ~ +45 °C
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Storage temperature: −40 °C ~ +70 °C
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Relative humidity: 5%‑85% non‑condensing
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Altitude: < 5000 m (temperature derating at high altitude)
Supported Interfaces (via LPU line cards)
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High‑speed optical: 400GE QSFP‑DD, 100GE QSFP28, 50GE, 40GE, 25GE SFP28, 10GE LAN/WAN SFP+, GE SFP
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Low‑rate services: FE, POS, CPOS, E1/T1
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Management interfaces: RJ45 CON/AUX console, Mini‑USB console, out‑of‑band GE management Ethernet, USB 2.0 Host port
3. Software Feature Suite (VRP Platform)
Routing & WAN Connectivity
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IPv4 / IPv6 dual‑stack: Static route, RIP, OSPFv2/v3, IS‑IS, BGP‑4/BGP4+, policy‑based routing(PBR), ECMP/UCMP load‑balance
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MPLS: LDP, RSVP‑TE, SR‑MPLS, SRv6, L3VPN, VPLS, EVPN‑VXLAN, PWE3
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Multicast: IGMPv1/v2/v3, PIM‑SM/SSM, MSDP, MBGP, MVPN
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Access: PPPoE, IPoE, L2TP, CGNAT
Slicing & Protection
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FlexE hard network slicing, port slicing, IP hard‑pipe
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Protection suite: IP FRR, MPLS FRR, SR FRR, multi‑protocol BFD, VRRP, E‑Trunk, G.8032 ERPS ring protection, ISSU, NSR/GR
QoS & Clock Synchronization
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QoS: Traffic policing, shaping, multi‑level H‑QoS scheduling, WRED congestion avoidance, DSCP / 802.1p marking, per‑service SLA guarantee
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Clock: 1588v2 PTP, Synchronous Ethernet, G.8275.1 / G.8275.2
Security Features
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ACL, URPF, anti‑DoS & attack defense
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AAA authentication: RADIUS, HWTACACS+
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IPsec VPN tunnel, MACsec link encryption
Management & O&M
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Local management: CLI over CON/AUX / Mini‑USB console
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Remote management: SSHv2, HTTPS, NETCONF, RESTCONF, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Syslog, NTP, TWAMP
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Intelligent automation: NCE‑driven zero‑touch provisioning, Telemetry real‑time streaming, NQA / IP FPM network quality detection
4. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Provincial‑level / Ultra‑large‑scale Metro Core Node: Aggregates massive broadband, enterprise private‑line and mobile bearer traffic, supports large‑scale SRv6 multi‑tenant services.
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High‑performance IP Backbone Edge Gateway: Acts as flagship service edge node for operator IP backbone, undertakes huge‑volume traffic access and service offloading.
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5G Transport Core‑Aggregation Gateway: Core‑aggregation node for ultra‑large‑scale 5G bearer network with high‑precision time‑synchronization capability.
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Super‑large‑enterprise WAN Core Gateway: Core router for giant government and finance networks, bears massive L3VPN and EVPN inter‑site services.
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Ultra‑high‑capacity DC‑Gateway & Carrier Peering Node: Functions as DC‑GW for super‑large‑scale data‑centers, supporting massive‑volume north‑south forwarding, DCI interconnection and operator interconnection peering.
5. Standard Package Contents of NE40E‑X16A
1 × NE40E‑X16A 40U chassis
MPU main‑control boards (2 pcs for 1:1 redundancy)
SFU switching fabric units
Power‑supply modules
Fan trays
Console cable, rack‑mount accessories
Hardware installation guide and documentation
Note: LPU line cards, optical transceivers and advanced feature licenses are sold separately according to project requirements.
Software Licensing Information
NE40E‑X16A runs Huawei VRP operating system. Basic IP routing, MPLS and QoS features are included in base license. Advanced functions including large‑scale SRv6, FlexE slicing, CGNAT require additional feature licenses.
Short Commercial Catalog Summary
The Huawei NetEngine 40E‑X16A (NE40E‑X16A) is a 40U flagship enhanced large‑capacity distributed modular universal‑service router of NE40E‑X A‑version series. It delivers up to 81.92 Tbps switching capacity with 16 LPU service slots, supports 1T/2T high‑bandwidth line‑cards, hardware‑accelerated SRv6/EVPN‑VXLAN, FlexE hard slicing and 1588v2 high‑precision timing. Featuring distributed CLOS forwarding architecture, full‑key‑component hot‑swap redundancy and abundant modern multi‑service capabilities, it is widely deployed in provincial‑level / ultra‑large‑scale metro core, IP backbone edge, 5G transport core‑aggregation, super‑large‑enterprise WAN core and ultra‑high‑capacity DC‑GW scenarios, complying with strict carrier‑grade reliability requirements.
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