H3C CR16018-FA Router 17.28Tbps Carrier-Grade Core Router

H3C CR16018-FA Router High-Performance 17.28Tbps Switching Carrier-Grade Reliability & MPLS VPN Support

The H3C CR16018-FA is a next-generation core router designed for carrier-grade IP backbone networks, data center interconnects, and large-scale enterprise networks. With its 17.28Tbps switching capacity and 4320Mpps forwarding rate, it ensures wire-speed performance for high-density 10G/100G interfaces, making it ideal for 5G, cloud computing, and ultra-HD video traffic.

Key Features & Benefits

High-Performance CLOS Architecture – Utilizes a multi-stage switching matrix for non-blocking data forwarding, supporting 40G/100G interfaces and future scalability.
Carrier-Grade Reliability – Features 1+1 redundancy for key components (control boards, fabric boards, power supplies, fans) and supports NSR (Non-Stop Routing), ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), and BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) for 99.999% uptime.
Advanced MPLS VPN & Multi-Service Support – Enables Option1/2/3 inter-domain VPNs, multicast VPN, and BRAS/SR integration, making it a versatile MSE (Multi-Service Edge) solution.
Enhanced Security & QoS – Offers DDoS protection, URPF, ACL filtering, and hierarchical QoS (H-QoS) for traffic prioritization in mission-critical networks.
Energy-Efficient Design – Uses smart power management, adaptive fan control, and auto-shutdown for unused ports to reduce operational costs.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the H3C CR16018-FA?

The CR16018-FA is validated in major carrier deployments, including China Mobile’s 5G backbone, proving its scalability and reliability. Its modular OS (Comware V7) allows ISSU and hot patches, ensuring zero downtime upgrades.

Ideal for ISPs, cloud providers, and large enterprises, this router delivers future-proof performance, unmatched redundancy, and multi-service flexibility. For pricing and procurement, contact authorized H3C partners.