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What is the NetEngine Series NE05E/08E Service Router Module?
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The NetEngine Series NE05E/08E Service Router Module is a high-performance line card designed for Huawei routers, offering scalable data forwarding, advanced service convergence, and versatile interface support in carrier-grade deployments.
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What performance levels do NE05E and 08E modules deliver?
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The NE05E Series delivers up to 200 Gbps throughput per slot, while the 08E Series supports up to 400 Gbps, meeting the demands of large-scale enterprise and service-provider networks.
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Which physical interfaces are supported on NE05E/08E modules?
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Both modules support a mix of 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, 100GE, and 400GE ports, enabling flexible deployment in campus, data center, and metro networks.
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Which routing protocols are supported by the NE05E/08E Series?
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NE05E/08E modules support OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, RIP, MPLS, Segment Routing, and IPv6, ensuring interoperability and seamless integration.
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What security features are built into the Service Router Module?
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Integrated security features include hardware-based ACLs, DPI, DoS/DDoS protection, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), and MACsec, safeguarding network integrity and data confidentiality.
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How do NE05E/08E modules provide high availability?
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They support dual-chassis redundancy, stateful switchover (SSO), and nonstop routing (NSR), ensuring uninterrupted service during maintenance or failures.
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What deployment scenarios suit the NE05E/08E Series?
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Ideal scenarios include service-provider edge, enterprise WAN aggregation, data center spine/leaf, and mobile backhaul, where high throughput and reliability are critical.
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What are the power and environmental requirements?
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Power consumption ranges from 150 W (NE05E) to 300 W (08E); operating temperature is 0°C to 45°C, with 5%–95% non-condensing humidity.
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How is the Service Router Module installed and integrated?
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Simply slide the module into the designated router chassis slot, secure it with captive screws, and configure interfaces via the command-line interface or network management system.
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Which management and monitoring tools are supported?
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NE05E/08E modules integrate with Huawei iMaster NCE, eSight NMS, and SNMP, offering real-time telemetry, visualization, and automated fault detection.
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What virtualization features do these modules offer?
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They support SR-IOV, VXLAN, MPLS-VPN, VRF, and network slicing, enabling multi-tenant isolation and flexible service provisioning.
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How are firmware upgrades and maintenance handled?
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Use the onboard USB or network-based upgrade via command-line interface with dual firmware banks for rollback, ensuring zero-impact maintenance.
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What warranty and support services are available?
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Huawei offers a standard five-year hardware warranty, optional advance replacement, and 24×7 software support with contracted service-level agreements.
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Which industry certifications do NE05E/08E modules have?
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Certifications include CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TL 9000, ensuring compliance with global safety and quality standards.
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How does the module handle Quality of Service (QoS)?
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It delivers advanced QoS features—such as traffic classification, policing, shaping, and four-level queuing—to guarantee bandwidth for critical applications.
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How do I choose between NE05E and 08E Series?
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Select NE05E for midsize networks requiring up to 200 Gbps; choose 08E for large-scale environments demanding up to 400 Gbps and higher port density.