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What is the Huawei NetEngine Series Router Module?
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The Huawei NetEngine Series Router Module is a line of high-performance service router blades designed for core and edge networks, delivering scalable throughput, advanced routing, and carrier-grade reliability.
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What are the key features of the NE40E Series Service Router Module?
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The NE40E Series offers wire-speed forwarding, multi-service convergence, modular line cards, in-service software upgrade (ISSU), and hardware redundancy to ensure uninterrupted network operations.
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What performance capabilities does the NE40E Router Module offer?
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NE40E modules support up to 2.88 Tbps per chassis, low-latency forwarding, and distributed architecture to meet the demands of large-scale ISP backbones and enterprise data centers.
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Which network interfaces are supported by NetEngine NE40E modules?
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NE40E modules support 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, 100GE, and 400GE line cards, as well as OTN and packet-optical integration interfaces for versatile service delivery.
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How does the NetEngine NE40E ensure high availability?
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The NE40E offers dual Route Switch Processors (RSPs), redundant power supplies, hot-swappable line cards, and nonstop forwarding (NSF) to guarantee carrier-class uptime.
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What routing protocols are supported on the NE40E Series?
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The NE40E supports BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS, LDP, RSVP-TE, and segment routing to enable flexible and scalable IP/MPLS network architectures.
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Which management and automation protocols are supported?
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The NE40E Series supports SNMP, NETCONF/YANG, CLI, RESTful APIs, and PCEP for comprehensive device management and network automation.
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How scalable is the NetEngine NE40E Series Router Module?
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The NE40E chassis can scale from a single line-card slot to 16 slots, supporting incremental growth in port density and forwarding capacity without service interruption.
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What security features are integrated in the NE40E Series?
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NE40E routers integrate ACLs, Control Plane Policing (CoPP), IP Source Guard, MAC ACL, DHCP Snooping, and route authentication to protect network resources.
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Can I perform in-service software upgrades on the NE40E?
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Yes, the NE40E Series supports in-service software upgrades (ISSU) allowing software version transitions without disrupting live traffic.
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What are the power and cooling requirements for the NE40E?
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NE40E chassis require 220 VAC or −48 VDC redundant power inputs and support front-to-back or back-to-front cooling, with efficient fans optimized for data center environments.
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How do I configure Quality of Service (QoS) on NE40E?
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You can configure QoS on NE40E using hierarchical traffic scheduling, ACL-based traffic classification, queue management, and rate limiting via the CLI or NETCONF.
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What form factors and line cards are available for NE40E?
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NE40E modules are available in 4-slot to 16-slot chassis with fixed or modular fabric, supporting various line cards such as 10GE, 100GE, 400GE, CPIC, and OTN.
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What licensing model applies to the NetEngine Series?
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Huawei NetEngine uses a modular license model where throughput, features (MPLS, IPv6, security), and redundancy options are activated via software licenses.
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Which use cases are ideal for the NE40E Service Router Module?
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The NE40E excels in carrier core, data center interconnect, enterprise WAN, MPLS VPN, 5G backhaul, and large-scale public cloud gateway deployments.
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How can I obtain technical support and warranty for NE40E routers?
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Huawei offers global technical support, SmartCare maintenance, firmware updates, and a standard hardware warranty, all accessible via the Huawei Support website or authorized partners.