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Huawei AR720 NetEngine Access Router
Key Features
Brand: Huawei
Installation Type: Rack, Work bench, Against the wall
Chassis Height [U]: 1
CPU: 1.4 GHz, 4 Cores
Memory: 4 GB
Console Port: RJ45
RTC: Supported
Power Supply Mode: AC built-in
Number of Power Modules: 1
Heat Dissipation Mode: Air cooling
Airflow Direction: Left to right
Extended Slots (Standard Configuration): 2 x SIC
Number of Service Board Slots: 2
LAN Ports: 8 x GE Copper
WAN Ports: 2 x GE combo
1 Year Warranty
Huawei NetEngine AR720 Access Router Product Overview
The Huawei NetEngine AR720 is an enterprise-grade next-generation access router tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, branches, and multi-service offices. Equipped with a high-performance multi-core processing architecture, this routing platform consolidates secure data transmission, robust switching, high-tier firewall protections, and virtual private network capabilities into a single compact chassis. It provides the essential edge infrastructure needed to manage modern digital branch operations and cloud application demands.
Key Features and Capabilities
Reliable Multi Core Processing and Throughput
The AR720 routing platform integrates an advanced multi-core processor that accelerates processing speed across layered network operations. It delivers an outbound forwarding performance capacity of up to 3 Gbps. This deep packet throughput level guarantees that heavy data demands remain lag-free, preventing corporate network slowdowns during high-traffic enterprise operations.
High Terminal Device Concurrency Management
Engineered to scale alongside expanding company environments, the hardware architecture reliably manages traffic for up to 300 concurrent user terminals. The internal routing engine continuously optimizes traffic queues, preventing speed degradation across groups of office computers, communication systems, and smart office automation hardware.
High Density Interface Layout
The physical interface panel delivers versatile local connectivity alternatives. The fixed wide area network layout consists of two Gigabit Ethernet combo ports for resilient multi-provider links. The local area network layout provides eight dedicated Gigabit Ethernet electrical ports to facilitate direct high-speed hardware connections. Dual built-in USB 2.0 host interfaces are included to expand localized storage or support alternative communication modems
Modular System Expansion with Hot Swappable Slots
The router features two integrated smart interface card slots to give network operators architectural flexibility. These slots accommodate a variety of hot-swappable interface expansion modules, enabling easy upgrades to support additional physical lines, alternative legacy links, or newer transmission technologies without interrupting active corporate operations
Multi Layer Security Infrastructure
To ensure perimeter safety without requiring separate appliances, the system incorporates high-tier security suites. It features a built-in stateful firewall, multi-threat intrusion prevention systems, and granular web URL filtering. Encrypted site-to-site backhauls are secured through high-throughput IPsec VPN, generic routing enclosure, and L2TP configurations to safeguard business intelligence.
Comprehensive Quality of Service Management
Network administrators can deploy advanced traffic control parameters to guarantee bandwidth for critical communication channels like video conferencing software. Systems management can be executed via an intuitive graphical web interface, a granular centralized command line layout, or enterprise-wide SNMP tracking applications
Technical Specifications
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- Device Classification: Enterprise Access Edge Router
- System Memory Capacity: 2 GB RAM
- Internal Flash Storage: 1 GB NAND Flash
- Maximum User Capacity: 300 connected terminals
- Outbound Core Bandwidth: 3 Gbps
- Physical WAN Interfaces: 2 x GE Combo Ports
- Physical LAN Interfaces: 8 x GE Electrical Ports
- Local Extension Profiles: 2 x Smart Interface Card Slots, 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- Typical Electrical Consumption: 17.5 Watts
- Maximum Power Demand: 24 Watts
- Physical Mounting Chassis: 1U Rackmount form factor
Target Deployment Scenarios
Small to Medium Enterprise Gateways
Functions as the core business internet gateway, consolidating multiple internet service provider connections while managing data priorities for various internal departments.
Enterprise Branch Office Connections
Acts as a high-security link to connect local branch offices directly to distant corporate cloud centers via encrypted VPN tunnels without risking exposed information.
Multi Service Corporate Spaces
Aggregates local campus switches and physical security cameras onto a single edge point while handling heavy local traffic distribution smoothly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum throughput speed of the Huawei AR720?
The access router delivers a high outbound bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps to support data-intensive business applications.
How many concurrent client devices can this router manage?
The internal system hardware structure is optimized to maintain high-speed networking for up to 300 user terminals simultaneously.
Can I expand the physical port options on this router?
Yes the chassis features two dedicated hot-swappable smart interface card slots to integrate optional expansion interfaces later.
Does the Huawei NetEngine AR720 support dual internet providers?
Yes the fixed WAN layout includes two Gigabit Ethernet combo ports that support multi-provider connections for structural network redundancy.
Is an external standalone firewall needed with this model?
No the system includes an integrated industrial-grade firewall that features built-in intrusion prevention systems and URL filtering
