Huawei NetEngine AR730 Router – 10GE Uplink, 8×GE LAN, Enterprise VPN Router
The Huawei NetEngine AR730 is a high-performance enterprise router featuring 10GE uplink, multiple GE ports, VPN, firewall, and advanced routing—ideal for branch offices, campuses, and enterprise networks.
Description
The Huawei NetEngine AR730 Enterprise Router is a high-performance, multi-service router designed for enterprise networks, branch offices, and service provider edge deployments. It delivers powerful routing, switching, and security capabilities in a compact 1U form factor, making it ideal for modern network infrastructures requiring scalability, performance, and reliability.
Built on a multi-core processor architecture (4-core CPU), the AR730 provides strong forwarding performance and supports high-speed data transmission for demanding applications such as cloud services, VoIP, video conferencing, and enterprise connectivity.
The router features a flexible interface configuration, including 2× GE combo WAN ports, 1× 10GE SFP+ uplink, 8× GE LAN ports, and 1× GE combo LAN port, allowing seamless integration into various network topologies. This makes it suitable for both WAN aggregation and internal network distribution.
As part of the NetEngine AR series, the AR730 supports a wide range of enterprise services:
- Advanced routing (IPv4/IPv6)
- MPLS and VPN technologies
- Built-in firewall and security policies
- QoS traffic management
- WAN optimization
Security is a key strength of the AR730. It includes integrated firewall, IPS, and VPN capabilities, enabling secure data transmission and protection against cyber threats. The router also supports encrypted communication via IPsec VPN, making it ideal for connecting branch offices securely.
The device offers high forwarding performance (up to multi-million packets per second) and supports up to 1200 connected users, ensuring reliable operation in enterprise environments.
With 2 SIC expansion slots, the AR730 allows future scalability by adding interface modules or service cards as business needs grow.
Designed for reliability, the router features AC built-in power supply, efficient cooling, and enterprise-grade hardware durability, ensuring stable 24/7 operation. Its rack-mountable design makes it suitable for data centers and network cabinets.
Overall, the Huawei NetEngine AR730 Router is a powerful and scalable enterprise solution that combines high-speed connectivity, advanced routing, and strong security in a single device.
General
- Model: AR730
- Type: Enterprise Router
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- CPU: 4-core processor (~1.4 GHz)
Interfaces
- 2 × GE Combo WAN ports
- 1 × 10GE SFP+ WAN uplink
- 8 × GE LAN ports
- 1 × GE Combo LAN port
- 2 × USB 2.0 ports
- 1 × Console port
Performance
- Forwarding Performance: Up to multi-Mpps (approx. 6–25 Mpps depending on config)
- Max Users: ~1200 devices
- Outbound Bandwidth: Up to 6 Gbps
Network Features
- IPv4 / IPv6 routing
- MPLS support
- NAT, DHCP, PPPoE
- QoS traffic management
- WAN optimization
Security Features
- Built-in firewall
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- VPN (IPsec, secure tunnels)
- URL filtering & traffic control
Expansion
- 2 × SIC slots (service interface cards)
- Modular scalability for future upgrades
Hardware
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB Flash
- Power: AC built-in
- Power Consumption: ~28W typical
- Cooling: Built-in fan, air cooling
Technical Datasheet
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