Quidway NetEngine 80E/40E Core Router

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Contents
Quidway NetEngine 80E/40E Core Router Introduction System Overview System Structure System Specification Benefits of NE80E/40E NP Technology TSR with Built-in Bridging Functions End to end Millisecond Level Reliability Solution Strong Service Capability Typical Application Typical IP/MPLS Network Typical Wireless/NGN IP/MPLS bearer Network Typical Metro Ethernet Network MAC-in-MAC (PBB-TE) Application Scenario

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Introduction
The IP network is evolving from pure data network (Internet) to telecom services bearer network. This transformation has brought about significant challenges to the existing networking equipment and technologies. Firstly, the core network equipment is being expected to offer more and more revenue-generating services through smooth upgrading, and the Network Processor (NP) technology is accordingly introduced. While a traditional ASIC-based core router normally features high performance with low cost, the lack of service flexibility presents a big problem, which means hardware upgrade is usually needed and necessary for the router to offer new services. However, with a NP-based router, new services can be easily implemented by software upgrade rather than hardware upgrade. In short, while the NP technology combines the advantages of CPU and ASIC, the NP-based router features high service flexibility without performance degradation. Secondly, for the purpose of delivering carrier class services over the network, a variety of enhanced and new High Availability (HA) technologies have been introduced. Thirdly, the network architecture has been evolving towards a simpler and flatter hierarchy, which is putting more and more requirements on the core network equipment: a single device is expected to provide both P and PE functions, high density Ethernet Interfaces, layer 2 bridging functions, comprehensive service capability, etc. As a manufacturer of telecom and Internet equipment, Huawei has abundant R&D and maintenance experience in both PSTN and Internet. For recent years, by integrating its many years experience in the Internet and traditional telecom domains, Huawei has been concentrating on the development of telecom-specific IP bearer network and developed the NetEngine series core routers. By the end of June, 2008, there are over 45,620 sets of NE routers running in the global IP networks, serving more than 112 NGN/Wireless bearer networks. The Quidway NetEngine 80E/40E Terabit Switching Router (TSR) is oriented towards the IP/MPLS backbone, IP bearer network and other large scale IP/MPLS networks. As a NP-based core router, it adopts distributed forwarding architecture and non-block switching fabric, featuring carrier class reliability, wire speed forwarding performance, excellent scalability and strong service capability. It supports 10G/20G flexible plug-in cards which can provide flexibility to meet different requirements and reduce OpEx. It is also the industrys first core router with built-in layer 2 bridging function and high port-density Ethernet interfaces, making it very suitable for constructing Wireless/NGN IP bearer networks. With NP powered packet forwarding engine, the NE80E/40E can offer new services just by software upgrade.

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MPU/SRU 1:1 Redundancy

System Overview
System Structure
The NE80E/40E adopts distributed forwarding architecture. The whole system can be divided into three logical planes: data forwarding plane, control and management plane, and monitoring plane. The key point is that: control and forwarding are separated; routing and switching are separated. In the aspect of reliability, all the key components adopt redundancy design, and the system can provide carrier class reliability without single point failure.

Monitor Bus

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Figure 1 System Architecture

The data forwarding plane is responsible for high speed processing and non-blocking switching of data packets. It encapsulates/de-encapsulates packets, completes IP/MPLS forwarding processing, QoS processing, and high-speed switching. It also conducts various statistics. The control and management plane serves as the nerve system. It is responsible for the processing of protocols and signaling. It is also responsible for the configuration, maintenance, report and control of the system status. The monitoring plane is responsible for the monitoring and control over the operating environment. It performs tasks like voltage detection, fan speed adjustment, system powering on/off, fault isolation, fault alarming, etc.

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System Specification

As shown in Figure 2, the NE80E has 22-slot board cages. These slots can hold 16 LPUs, 4 SFUs, and 2 MPUs. The

NE80E delivers 2.56 Tbps of switching capacity and 640 Gbps of port capacity with non-block switching. The NE40E series has two products including NE40E-8 and NE40E-4. The NE40E-8 has 12 slots to accommodate 8 LPUs, 2 SRUs, and 2 SFUs. It delivers 640 Gbps of switching capacity and 320 Gbps of port capacity with non-block switching. The NE40E-4 has 8 slots to accommodate 4 LPUs, 2 SRUs, and 2 SFUs. It delivers 320 Gbps of switching capacity and 160 Gbps of port capacity with non-block switching. The main specifications of NE80E/40E are listed in Table 1.

Figure 2 Product Appearance

Table 1 NE80E/40E Specification

Description NE80E Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps Capacity port capacity: 640 Gbps Forwarding performance: 800 Mpps NE40E-8 Switching capacity: 640 Gbps(scalable to 1.28 Tbps) port capacity: 320 Gbps Forwarding performance: 400 Mpps NE40E-4 Switching capacity: 320 Gbps(scalable to 640 Gbps) port capacity: 160 Gbps Forwarding performance: 200 Mpps

Attribute

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Description NE80E NE40E-8 NE40E-4

Attribute

OC-192c/STM-64c POS OC-48c/STM-16c POS OC-12c/STM-4c POS OC-3c/STM-1c POS OC-12c/STM-4c ATM OC-3c/STM-1c ATM OC-192c/STM-64c RPR Interface Types OC-48c/STM-16c RPR GE RPR Channelized OC-3/STM-1 10GE-WAN/LAN GE/FE E3/T3 E1/T1 CE1/CT1 IPv4 Static routing,RIP, OSPF, ISIS, BGPv4 routing protocols IPv4 & IPv6 dual stack, IPv6 static route, BGP4+, RIPng, OSPFv3, IS-ISv6, IPv6 neighbor discovery (ND), Path MTU (PMTU) discovery, TCP6, ping IPv6, tracert IPv6, socket IPv6, static IPv6 DNS and specified IPv6 IPv6 DNS servers, TFTP IPv6 client, IPv6 policy routes IPv6 over IPv4 tunnel: manual configured tunnel, automatic tunnel, 6to4 tunnel, GRE tunnel, ISATAP tunnel IPv4 over IPv6 tunnel, 6PE Layer 2 switching IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE802.1ad, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, Super VLAN MPLS TE, MPLS/BGP VPN, Inter-AS VPN, IPv6 VPN, Carriers Carrier, HoVPN, RRVPN, multi-role MPLS/MPLS VPN hosts, MPLS L2 VPN (Martini/ Kompella), PWE3, ATM-Ethernet IWF, VPLS/H-VPLS, Multicast VPN MAC-inMAC(PBB-TE) QoS Multicast Ethernet Clock IEEE 802.1ah CAR, GTS, PQ, LLQ, CBQ, WRED, H-QoS, DS-TE, VPN QoS, QPPB, IGMP v1/v2/v3, Static Multicast Routing, PIM-DM/SM/SSM, MSDP, MBGP, two level multicast replication and wire speed multicast forwarding, Multicast VPN Support Ethernet Clock Synchronization

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Attribute Description NE40E-8 NE80E NE40E-4 1:1 standby for MPU, 3+1 backup for switching fabric, 1+1 backup for power supply and FAN, IP/LDP/VPN/TE/ VLL FRR, IGP/BGP/Multicast Fast Convergence, Enhanced High Availability VRRP, ETH TRUNK, IP TRUNK, RPR, RRPP, BFD, MPLS/Ethernet OAM, Hot Patching, Nonstop Forwarding, BGP/IS-IS/ OSPF/LDP /RSVP Graceful Restart, VLL/ VPLS/L3VPN Graceful Restart Architecture Input Power Max. Power Consumption Dimensions (W*D*H) 1:1 standby for SRU, 3+1 backup for switching fabric, 1+1 backup for power supply and FAN, IP/LDP/VPN/TE/ VLL FRR, IGP/BGP/Multicast Fast Convergence, Enhanced VRRP, ETH TRUNK, IP TRUNK, RPR, RRPP, BFD, MPLS/Ethernet OAM, Hot Patching, Nonstop Forwarding, BGP/IS-IS/ OSPF/LDP /RSVP Graceful Restart, VLL/ VPLS/L3VPN Graceful Restart 1:1 standby for SRU, 3+1 backup for switching fabric, 1+1 backup for power supply and FAN, IP/LDP/VPN/TE/ VLL FRR, IGP/BGP/Multicast Fast Convergence, Enhanced VRRP, ETH TRUNK, IP TRUNK, RPR, RRPP, BFD, MPLS/Ethernet OAM, Hot Patching, Nonstop Forwarding, BGP/IS-IS/ OSPF/LDP /RSVP Graceful Restart, VLL/ VPLS/L3VPN Graceful Restart

Integrated chassis, installed in standard 19-inch rack DC: -48V 4700W AC: 110V/220V 2200W 1400W

442mm 669mm 1600mm 250kg (fully configured)

442mm 669mm 886mm 147kg (fully configured) 5.0kg (LPU) 3.8kg (SRU) 1.8kg (SFU)

442mm 669mm 442mm 75kg (fully configured) 5.0kg (LPU) 3.8kg (SRU) 1.8kg (SFU)

Weight

5.0kg (LPU) 3.8kg (MPU) 3.0kg (SFU)

Long Time Work Temperature: 0~45C Short Time Work Temperature: -5~55C Environment Restriction on Temperature Variation Rate: 30C/Hour Long Time Work Humidity: 5%RH~85%RH, non-condensing Shot Time Work Humidity: 0%RH~95%RH, non-condensing Long Time Work Altitude: 3000m

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Benefits of NE80E/40E
NP Technology
With its NetEngine series core routers -- the well-known 5th generation routers, Huawei is the first vendor in the industry who applies the NP technology in the router implementation. Figure 3 gives a glance at what a Network Processor looks like. With dozens of forwarding micro-engines, hardware co-processors and hardware accelerators, the Network Processor can provide functional flexibility along with high performance. Just by upgrading the micro code, the NP-based router can provide desirable new services.

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High Performance

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Figure 3 Network Processor

TSR with Built-in Bridging Functions

Huawei is the only vendor in the industry who can provide the TSR platform that integrated routing and layer 2 bridging functions, along with high-density and low-cost Ethernet ports, thus greatly reducing CapEx and OpEx, simplifying the access of Wireless/NGN, and enhancing the network reliability.

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L2 switch function with TSR quality ( 512MB packet buffer, 128K bi-directional flow-queue, H-QoS )
TSR L2 Switch NE80E/40E TSR

Figure 4 TSR with Bridging Functions Inside

For the traditional access solution of Wireless/NGN, the layer 2 switch has to be adopted between the TSR and the MGW/SoftSwitch, providing the MAC/VLAN forwarding for VRRP and the traffic convergence (compared with layer 2 switch, the port cost of TSR is expensive). However, it is most likely that the layer 2 switch tends to be a failure-prone point, rather than a kind of equipment with carrier class reliability. With the layer 2 switch, the network structure becomes more complex, resulting in lower reliability and higher CapEx and OpEx. The failure of the layer 2 switch would cause long-time service interruption, which is normally about several seconds due to the convergence of MP-BGP and the relocation of Next-Hop PE.

Huawei Solution: TSR with Layer-2 Features and High-Density & Low-Cost Ethernet Ports

Traditional Access Solution for NGN/Wireless

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MP-BGP Routing Exchange ( Adopts MPLS/BGP VPN for Voice )

Figure 5 Huawei Access Solution for NGN/Wireless As shown in Figure 5, with the layer 2 features and high-density and low-cost Ethernet ports, Huawei NE80E/40E TSR can access the Wireless/NGN system directly, and the layer 2 switch can be taken away. This solution can simplify the network structure, improve the reliability and reduce both CapEx and OpEx, as summarized in Table 2. It is worth stating that Huaweis solution is generically applicable to multiple Wireless/NGN systems across various vendors.

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POP Model 1 POP Model 2

Table 2 Comparison between Two Models

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Switch

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2 sets of TSR serving as PEs, and 2 sets of Ethernet Solution Description switch added to provide VLAN/MAC forwarding and traffic convergence Extra 10G interfaces on each device for interconnection, totally 4 extra interfaces needed 2 extra sets of Ethernet switch chassis, SFUs, CapEx (For one PoP) MPUs, PSUs, etc. Extra Network Management Licenses for 2 sets of Ethernet switch Extra spare boards/parts for 2 sets of Ethernet switch Extra 52,560 (3*2*24*365) kwh per year Extra room for 2 sets of Ethernet switch OpEx (For one PoP) Extra power for air-conditioning Extra 2 sets of Ethernet switch, more complex for maintenance Reliability More potential failure points Higher Lower Lower 2 sets of TSR as PEs

PoP Model 2 is recommended, to lower down CapEx & OpEx and enhance reliability Most operators selected Model 2, TMG/ SoftSwitch/ MGW/ MSC Server/ GGSN/ SGSN/ RNC accesses TSR directly, without the Ethernet switch TSR should support layer 2 features with high-density and low-cost Ethernet port Notes: the above figures are based on Huawei high-end products (TSR: NE40E/80E; Ethernet switch: S8500)

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End to end Millisecond Level Reliability Solution

Having been concentrating on the development of IP bearer networks carrying telecom services, Huawei is now the

only vendor in the industry who can provide the end-to-end millisecond level reliability solution, with which the High Availability requirements for telecom services can be well met, and the weaknesses of the native Internet technologies can be eliminated. Listed in Table 3 are some key HA technologies offered by Huawei.

Table 3 HA Features Offered by Huawei

Huawei Advanced HA Methods VPN/TE Mapping and CAC Reliability of Core Layer

Application Scenario and Working Principles Huawei innovation (node implementation), providing flexibility and CAC when mapping MPLS VPN (VRF/VSI/VCID) into MPLS TE tunnel, simplifying the TE deployment. TE FRR is a technology used in the MPLS TE to implement local protection to the network. The switching time of FRR can reach 50 ms, which minimizes packet loss in the case of network fault. Hotstandby LSP and BFD for LSP, providing end to end dynamic TE protection. IEEE802.17, integrating SDH with Ethernet, providing 50ms switchover time and protect against the P node and link failure. Huawei innovation, providing 100ms switchover time and protect against the P node and link failure in Ethernet Ring. Huawei innovation (node implementation), improving RFC2547bis for VPN Routing Fast Convergence (from standard 5~20s to 50~200ms), to protect against the PE node failure. Huawei innovation (node implementation), improving VRRP for Fast Switchover (from standard 3s to less than 200ms), to protect against the PE node failure. Huawei innovation (node implementation), a new FRR to provide fast switchover (less than 50ms steadily) which is easy to deploy, protect against the P nodes and link failure. It fast switches user traffic to the backup link after a fault occurs to the network. In this way, the reliability of the L2VPN is improved. VLL FRR is also called VLL redundancy. With Ethernet OAM, network fault can be detected and implement fault protection switchover within 50 ms.

TE FRR

TE hotstandby RPR RRPP VPN Fast Re-Route (VPN FRR) Reliability of Access Layer

Enhanced-VRRP

IP FRR

VLL FRR

Ethernet OAM

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Strong Service Capability

The NE80E/40E is designed on the basis of Huaweis multi-service Versatile Routing Platform (VRP). In comparison with its counterparts from other vendors, it is highly recognized for its strong service capability. Services available from the NE80E/40E that go the extra mile are summarized in Table 4 ~ Table6. With its strong service capability, as well as its high reliability, excellent scalability and maintainability, the NE80E/40E offers an ideal platform for operators to construct next generation IP/MPLS backbones.

Table 4 Wireless/NGN service enhancements

Features High density and cost effective Ethernet cards with layer 2 bridging features BFD, Enhanced VRRP, IP/LDP FRR, VPN FRR, TE FRR, MPLS OAM Path Protection Group, IGP Fast Convergence Flexible VPN/TE mapping Benefits Facilitate the access of Wireless/NGN system to IP core network with simplified network architecture, improved reliability and interoperability, reduced CapEx & OpEx. Protect against any link or node failure and ensure end-to-end telecom level network reliability so as to meet the requirements of Wireless/NGN service. Map one or more VPN to one or more TE tunnels flexibly, reduce the number of TE tunnels thus improve the network scalability. With the function of Ethernet clock synchronization, the problem of clock transmission in the IP network can be solved. In addition, Ethernet clock synchronization supports the backup of the clock reference source to enhance the reliability of the link.

Ethernet Clock Synchronization

Table 5 Enterprise VPN service enhancements

Features High density and cost effective Ethernet cards MPLS/BGP VPN, H-VPLS, VLL, PWE3 VLL & VPLS access to MPLS/BGP VPN BPDU Tunneling Ethernet, cPOS, Frame Relay, ATM H-QoS Benefits Provide large amount of Ethernet ports for traffic aggregation and lower down the costs. Allow operators to delivery Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services to enterprise customers with a single platform. VLL and VPLS services can access to MPLS/BGP VPN on NPE. This can help to save CapEx and simplify network topology. Allow tunneling of customer BPDU packets so as to run STP in customers network to prevent loops. Allow operators to delivery VPN service to enterprise customers with various interfaces with rate ranging from 64Kbps to 10Gbps. Support hierarchical QoS to management bandwidth more precisely so as to meet the SLA demands from enterprise customers.

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Features Benefits High density and cost effective Ethernet cards with layer 2 bridging feature ATM-Ethernet IWF QinQ DHCP Server/Relay/Snooping Provide large amount of Ethernet ports for traffic aggregation and lower down the costs. Allow mapping of ATM VPI/VCI to Ethernet QinQ to facilitate smooth migration from ATM DSLAM/BRAS to IP DSLAM/BRAS. Dual VLAN tags to identify each subscriber and each service. Support centralized or distributed IP address assignment scheme, defend IP spoofing and prevent end-users from attacking other end-users. Allow hosts to specify the list of servers from which they want to receive traffic. Traffic from other servers is blocked inside the network. Support hierarchical QoS to management bandwidth for each subscriber and each service. PIM SSM+IGMPv3

H-QoS

Typical Application
Typical IP/MPLS Network
CE VPN 2 NE20E NE40E NE80E 10G POS MPLS CORE NE40E GE CE VPN 1 NE20E VPN 2 CE NE16E PE FE P P NE40E PE E1 AR4600 VPN 1 NE80E PE POS NE80E P NE40E PE ATM/FR VPN 3 CE NE05

MPLS Edge

CE

Figure 6 Application on the IP/MPLS bearer network In this application, the NE80E serve as P routers in the MPLS core, while the NE40E as the PE routers in the MPLS edge to provide both Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services for point-to-point, multi-Point to multi-Point inter-connection. Huawei NE80E/40E support MPLS TE/FRR, multiple QoS mechanism, and IP/MPLS forwarding.

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Typical Wireless/NGN IP/MPLS bearer Network

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10G PoS/RPR
SoftSwitch NE40E SoftSwitch NE80E MGW NE40E NE80E NE80E NE40E MGW NE40E SoftSwitch SoftSwitch

Figure 7 Application on NGN/3G bearer network In this application, the NE80E serves as the P router, while the NE40E as the PE router to provide service access. With the layer 2 features, and high port-density and low-cost Ethernet interfaces, the NE80E/40E can access the Wireless/ NGN system directly. It simplifies the network complexity, improves the network reliability, and reduces both CapEx and OpEx. At the same time, the HA features of NE80E/40E ensure end-to-end millisecond level network protection.

Typical Metro Ethernet Network

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SGSN CX100/200/300 BTS NodeB CX380/600 Access Metro Core CX600 ME60 NE80E/40E Headnd Services

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Figure 8 Application of Metro Ethernet

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In this application, the NE80E and NE40E serves as the core router or service POP, which can support triple play and RRPP. services through abundant features such as DHCP/DHCP+, PIM-SSM, IGMPv3, PWE3, VPLS, H-QoS, MPLS OAM , RPR

MAC-in-MAC (PBB-TE) Application Scenario

IP/MPLS Core BRAS VoD/BTV Server SR

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On the MAN, MAC-in-MAC is applied at the core layer, QinQ is applied at the access layer. Multiple services, such as personal broadband access, VoIP/VOD, BTV, and interconnection of enterprises, are carried. The MAC-in-MAC tunnel can be set up between the NE80E/40Es. It supports fault detection, fault location, and the Automatic Protection Switching (APS). APS controls the protection switchover of the tunnel. The NE80E/40E supports 1+1 and 1:1 protection modes of the MAC tunnel. The NE80/E40E also supports the revertive mode, hold-off time, and APS configuration mismatch test. This guarantees fast recovery of services.

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