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What is the Huawei Espace U1900 Series?
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The Huawei Espace U1900 Series is a high-density, modular enterprise communication server designed for unified messaging, IP telephony, and collaboration in midsize to large organizations.
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What are the key features of the Huawei Espace U1900 Series?
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Key features include modular architecture, dual-core processor support, up to 10,000 concurrent calls, integrated voicemail, SIP trunking, and high-availability clustering.
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Which processors and memory configurations are supported?
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The U1900 supports Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 series CPUs, up to 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, and optional hot-swap DIMM modules for seamless upgrades.
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What storage options does the U1900 Series offer?
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Storage options include dual hot-swap 2.5” SSDs or HDDs in RAID 1 configuration for system reliability, plus an optional NVMe SSD cache for accelerated performance.
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Which network interfaces are available on the U1900?
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Standard interfaces include four 1 GbE ports and two 10 GbE SFP+ ports, with optional expansion modules supporting up to 24 1 GbE or 8 10 GbE ports.
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What operating systems and virtualization platforms are supported?
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The U1900 runs Huawei’s proprietary VoIP OS, supports virtualization on VMware ESXi 6.5+, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM for guest deployments.
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What are the primary use cases for the U1900 Series?
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Ideal for large campuses, call centers, hotels, and corporate headquarters requiring unified communications, IP PBX services, voicemail, conferencing, and contact center solutions.
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How does Huawei Espace U1900 ensure high availability?
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High availability is achieved via redundant power supplies, hot-swappable components, active-active clustering, automatic failover, and 99.99% SLA support.
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What are the power and cooling requirements?
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Each 2U chassis requires dual 750 W AC or DC redundant PSUs, 220 V AC input, and operates within 10–35 °C ambient temperature with front-to-back airflow.
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How is the U1900 Series managed and monitored?
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Management is via Huawei U2000 Network Management System or web GUI, offering real-time monitoring, alarm alerts, performance analytics, and CLI access.
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What security features are built into the U1900?
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Security features include TLS/SRTP encryption, role-based access control, firewall integration, user authentication via LDAP/Radius, and anti-DDoS protection.
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How can I expand or upgrade the U1900 system?
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Expansion is modular: add line card slots, memory DIMMs, storage bays, or network interface modules without downtime using hot-swap and auto-configuration.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Huawei offers a standard 3-year hardware warranty, with optional 5-year extension, 24/7 technical support, on-site maintenance, and software updates.
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Which compliance and certifications does the U1900 hold?
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The U1900 is certified for ISO 9001, ISO 27001, CE, FCC, RoHS, and supports GDPR data protection standards for enterprise communications.
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How does Huawei Espace U1900 compare to competing systems?
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Compared to peers, the U1900 delivers higher density SIP channels, lower TCO through modular upgrades, integrated redundancy, and seamless Huawei ecosystem integration.
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Where can I purchase the Huawei Espace U1900 Series and what is the price range?
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Authorized Huawei partners and resellers offer the U1900 Series. Pricing starts at approximately $15,000 USD for base configurations, varying by module and support options.