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What are the key features of the Ar200 Series Enterprise Routers?
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Ar200 Series routers deliver dual-core performance, flexible modular interfaces, built-in security, advanced QoS and SD-WAN support for enterprise branch deployments.
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What throughput performance can I expect from an Ar200 Series router?
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Ar200 routers deliver up to 1 Gbps forwarding capacity and can handle over 200 K concurrent sessions to meet medium-sized branch requirements.
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How many concurrent sessions do Ar200 Series routers support?
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Each Ar200 Series router supports up to 200 000 concurrent sessions, ensuring stable performance under heavy loads.
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Do Ar200 Series routers support IPsec VPN?
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Yes, built-in hardware acceleration enables up to 500 IPsec VPN tunnels with AES-256 encryption for secure site-to-site and remote access.
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Which security features are integrated in the Ar200 Series?
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Ar200 routers include a stateful firewall, intrusion prevention (IPS), URL filtering, DoS protection, and MAC binding to safeguard branch networks.
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What physical interfaces and modular options are available?
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Standard models offer 4× Gigabit Ethernet and 2× SFP ports; optional slots support PoE, additional SFP/SFP+ modules, and serial interfaces for legacy devices.
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How scalable are Ar200 Series routers for growing branch needs?
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Modular interface slots and upgradeable RAM enable seamless expansion of WAN/LAN ports, VPN capacity, and DPI engines as requirements grow.
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What management and monitoring tools are supported?
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Ar200 routers can be managed via web GUI, CLI, SNMP v2/3, NETCONF/YANG and integrate with Huawei eSight or third-party NMS for unified monitoring.
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Is SD-WAN functionality included in the Ar200 Series?
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Yes, built-in SD-WAN supports path selection, dynamic SLA monitoring and centralized orchestration to optimize multi-link performance and cost.
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What quality of service (QoS) capabilities are available?
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Comprehensive QoS features include traffic classification, priority queuing, bandwidth reservation and traffic shaping to ensure application performance.
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Do Ar200 Series routers support high availability?
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Active/standby redundancy is supported with stateful session synchronization to deliver uninterrupted connectivity in branch environments.
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Can I deploy PoE devices with Ar200 Series routers?
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Select PoE-enabled models provide up to 370 W total power across Gigabit Ethernet ports to connect IP phones, cameras and wireless APs directly.
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What are the power consumption and environmental specs?
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Typical power consumption is 35 W; the routers operate between 0 °C and 45 °C with front-to-back cooling, suitable for standard server racks.
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Which deployment scenarios are best for Ar200 Series routers?
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They are ideal for small to mid-sized branches, retail stores, and micro-data centers requiring secure, high-performance WAN connectivity.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Standard one-year hardware warranty with optional extension to five years; 24×7 technical support and firmware updates are available under service contracts.
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How do I upgrade firmware and ensure lifecycle management?
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Firmware upgrades can be performed via web GUI, CLI or eSight. Scheduled upgrade paths and EoL notifications ensure continuous security and feature updates.