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What is a NetEngine 8000 Universal Service Router Card?
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A NetEngine 8000 Universal Service Router Card is a plug-in module that delivers high-performance forwarding, multi-service aggregation, and advanced traffic management for Huawei’s NetEngine 8000 series routers.
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What are the key features of NetEngine Series Router Modules?
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Key features include line-rate 100GE/400GE interfaces, comprehensive QoS, carrier-grade reliability, in-service software upgrades, and support for MPLS, EVPN, and Segment Routing.
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Which interface types are supported on NetEngine 8000 cards?
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NetEngine 8000 cards support 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, 100GE, and 400GE QSFP-based ports, as well as CFP2/CFP4 for high-density applications.
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How do I install a NetEngine service module?
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Power off the chassis, release the slot cover, align the module with the guide rails, slide it in until the ejector levers click, tighten the captive screws, then power on the chassis.
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What throughput can I expect from a single line card?
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Throughput varies by card: typical NetEngine 8000 line cards offer from 400 Gbit/s up to 3.2 Tbit/s per slot, depending on the card model.
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Which routing protocols are supported on these modules?
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Supported protocols include OSPF, IS-IS, BGP4+, Multiprotocol BGP, MPLS-TE, RSVP-TE, and Segment Routing (SR-MPLS/IPv6).
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How do I perform a software upgrade on router cards?
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Use the In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) feature: upload the target image to the router, verify dependencies, and execute the ‘upgrade install’ command without traffic interruption.
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What redundancy options are available?
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NetEngine 8000 supports redundant routing engines, hot-swappable line cards, cross-chassis link aggregation, and bidirectional forwarding detection (BFD) for fast failover.
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How do I monitor card performance and health?
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Use the built-in NE Performance Manager or eSight NMS to track port statistics, CPU/memory usage, temperature, and error counters in real time.
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What are the environmental specifications?
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Operating temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C; storage: –40 °C to 70 °C; relative humidity: 5%–95% non-condensing; altitude up to 5000 m.
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Which power supplies are compatible with NetEngine 8000?
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NetEngine 8000 supports dual or N+1 AC (220 V/240 V) and DC (–48 V) power modules, hot-swappable for uninterrupted operation.
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How can I troubleshoot a faulty router module?
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Check LED status, run ‘display diagnostic card’ and ‘display logbuffer’ commands, verify connectivity, reseat the module, and consult Huawei TAC if errors persist.
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What licensing is required for advanced features?
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Base licensing covers standard routing. Deploy additional licenses for advanced services like MPLS-TE, EVPN, Segment Routing, and enhanced security modules.
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Can I mix different card models in one chassis?
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Yes. NetEngine 8000 allows mixed deployment of service, control, and expansion cards within supported slot types, ensuring flexible capacity scaling.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Huawei offers a standard one-year hardware warranty, with options to extend to five years, plus Huawei SMARTCARE services for 24×7 TAC support and software updates.
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How do I optimize QoS on NetEngine router cards?
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Define traffic classes, configure hierarchical scheduling and shaping policies, and apply policing and remarking to enforce SLAs and minimize packet loss.
