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NE20E-S Base SW,VRP8,V800R007
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CR2S20BS8700 Overview
CR2S20BS8700-NE20E-S Base SW,VRP8,V800R007 is a network operating system designed to be embedded in Huawei network devices, offering robust routing and network management capabilities. Delivered as an OEM license with lifetime validity for a single device, it ensures a smooth deployment via digital key delivery and online activation, making it ideal for use in SMBs, enterprise environments, education, government, and IT management.
This software is engineered for dedicated network hardware, providing a stable and secure operating environment that is not intended for traditional desktop platforms such as Windows, macOS, or Linux. With built-in multilingual support and comprehensive vendor assistance, CR2S20BS8700-NE20E-S Base SW,VRP8,V800R007 addresses critical networking needs by ensuring reliable performance and easy integration into complex IT infrastructures.
CR2S20BS8700 price is $8,416.92, a 35% saving from the Huawei list price of $12,949.11. CR2S20BS8700 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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CR2S20BS8700 Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Operating System
- License Type
- OEM
- License Duration
- Lifetime
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- Multilingual
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Vendor Support Required
- Product Name
- CR2S20BS8700-NE20E-S Base SW,VRP8,V800R007
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- N/A
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
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Product Comparison Table 
| CR2S20BS8700 |  CR2S20BS8600 |  LAR0DATAE02 |  CR2S20BS8900 |  CR2S3000FQ00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Not Required | Online Activation | Not Required | Online Activation |
| Bit Version | N/A | 64-bit | 64-bit | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | Unlimited | N/A | 1 Device |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Language Support | Multilingual | Multilingual | English | N/A | English |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| License Key Included | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| License Type | OEM | OEM | Volume | OEM | Perpetual |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | N/A | Web-Based |
| Product Name | CR2S20BS8700-NE20E-S Base SW,VRP8,V800R007 | CR2S20BS8600-NE20E-S Base SW,VRP8,V800R006 | LAR0DATAE02-AR G3 AR1200 Series Value-Added Data Package | CR2S20BS8900-NE20E-S Base SW,VRP8,V800R009 | CR2S3000FQ00-NE20E-S2 Series H-QoS Function License |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Renewable | N/A | N/A | N/A | No | No |
| Software Category | Operating System | Network Management | Network Management | Operating System | Network Management |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kevin Shaw
4
Runs reliably with no unexpected reboots.
D
Dennis Harper
4
Clean installation and consistent performance.
P
Patrick Lewis
4
Good foundation software for service provider routing.
S
Samuel Brooks
5
Meets operational expectations in live networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei NE20E-S Base SW (SKU: CR2S20BS8700)?
The NE20E-S Base SW (CR2S20BS8700) is a high-performance modular core switch running VRP8 V800R007, designed for data center and campus backbone deployments.
Which software version does the NE20E-S Base SW use?
The NE20E-S Base SW ships with Huawei’s Versatile Routing Platform 8 (VRP8) V800R007, delivering advanced routing, switching, and security features.
How many expansion slots and ports does the NE20E-S support?
The chassis provides eight modular slots supporting up to 80 Gbps per slot, enabling line-card deployment for 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, or 100GE interfaces.
What is the switching capacity of the NE20E-S Base SW?
The NE20E-S delivers up to 6.4 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and 2 billion packets per second forwarding performance.
Does the NE20E-S support full Layer 3 routing protocols?
Yes, VRP8 on the NE20E-S supports comprehensive Layer 3 protocols including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, and VRRP for resilient routing.
Can I deploy virtualized services on the NE20E-S?
The NE20E-S supports Huawei’s CloudEngine virtualization, offering device-level virtualization (Virtual Fabric) for multi-tenant isolation.
What power supply options are available?
The chassis accepts dual hot-swappable AC or DC power modules with N+1 redundancy for uninterrupted operation.
How is the NE20E-S managed?
Management is available via the onboard console port, two Gigabit Ethernet out-of-band management ports, and support for SNMP, NETCONF, and eSight controller integration.
Does the NE20E-S Base SW support QoS and traffic engineering?
Yes, it offers rich QoS features—priority queuing, traffic shaping, ACLs—and MPLS-TE for deterministic traffic paths.
What environmental conditions does the NE20E-S require?
The switch operates between 0 °C to 45 °C with relative humidity of 5%–95% (non-condensing) and requires standard 19″ rack mounting.
How energy efficient is the NE20E-S chassis?
With intelligent power management and high-efficiency PSUs, the NE20E-S minimizes energy consumption under variable load profiles.
What licensing model does VRP8 V800R007 use?
VRP8 V800R007 uses a feature-based license model enabling you to activate only required modules—routing, MPLS, security—on demand.
How do I upgrade the VRP8 software on NE20E-S?
Use the built-in FTP/SFTP client or eSight to upload the new V800Rxxx package, then perform an in-service upgrade with zero downtime.
What redundancy features does the NE20E-S offer?
It supports in-service software upgrade (ISSU), redundant control and fabric blades, and dual-homed VRRP links for carrier-grade reliability.
Is the NE20E-S compatible with Huawei’s iMaster NCE?
Yes, the NE20E-S integrates seamlessly with Huawei iMaster NCE for intent-driven network automation and analytics.
What warranty and support options are available?
Huawei provides a standard five-year hardware warranty with optional software maintenance contracts for 24/7 support and next-business-day onsite service.