Huawei EA5801E-GP16 Overview
The Huawei EA5801E-GP16 is a compact, 1U-high, GPON Optical Line Terminal (OLT) for POL/FTTH (Passive Optical LAN/Fiber To The Home) with 16 GPON ports, supporting 10GE/GE upstream, offering lightweight deployment, high reliability with dual power, and flexibility for enterprise campus networks by simplifying infrastructure over a single fiber. Key features include small size (under 5kg, 1U), dual AC/DC power, high capacity (140Gbps), supports 1024 ONTs, and can be wall/pole/tower mounted for rapid deployment.
Product Features
- Compact & Lightweight: 1U height, weighing under 5kg, ideal for limited space.
- High Port Density: 16 GPON service ports and 4 x 10GE/GE upstream ports.
- Flexible Deployment: Fits into small indoor/outdoor cabinets, suitable for poles, walls, or towers.
- High Reliability: Supports dual AC or DC power supplies for backup.
- Integrated Modules: Combines control, service, and upstream functions in one box.
- Application: Simplifies network architecture for enterprise campuses (POL) and FTTH.
Compatible ONTs
| Item |
Description |
| HG8310M |
1GE |
| EG8120L |
1GE+1FE+1TEL |
| HG8321R |
1GE+1FE+1TEL |
| HG8321V |
1GE+1FE+1TEL+CATV(12V) |
| HG8546M |
1GE+3FE+1USB+1TEL+WIFI(5dBi) |
| EG8141A5 |
1GE+3FE+1USB+1TEL+WIFI(5dBi) |
| EG8247H5 |
1GE+3FE+1USB+1TEL+CATV(5V)+WIFI(5dBi) |
| EG8143A5 |
1GE+3FE+1USB+1TEL+CATV(5V)+WIFI(5dBi) |
| HG8247H5 |
1GE+3FE+1TEL+1USB+CATV(12V)+WIFI(5dBi) |
| EG8145V5 |
4GE+1TEL+1USB+2.4/5G WIFI(5dBi) |
| EG8247W5 |
4GE+1TEL+2USB+CATV+2.4/5G WIFI(5dBi) 4Antennas |
| EG8147X6 |
4GE+USB+CATV+2.4/5G WIFI6 AX3000 (5dBi) |
| HG8245Q2 |
4GE+1TEL+2USB+2.4/5G WIFI |
| EG8145X6 |
4GE+1TEL+2USB+2.4/5G WIFI6 (5dBi) |
| HN8145X6 |
10GPON 4GE+1TEL+2USB+2.4/5G WIFI6 (5dBi) |
| HN8346V5 |
10GPON 4GE+1TEL+2USB+2.4/5G WIFI (5dBi) |
| K662C |
ONT/Edge Router with 1GE+3GE+2.4G/5GHz Wi-Fi6 |
Application Scenarios & Real-World Cases
Saudi operator STC deployed 120 EA5801E-GP16 units to serve 1,920 households across 30 MDUs in Riyadh’s desert suburbs. The device’s -40°C~70°C tolerance withstood 55°C summer heat, while 6kV surge protection resisted sandstorm-induced electrical interference. 2 10GE uplinks connected to MA5800-X15 OLTs, and dual DC power (48V) matched local industrial grids. Post-deployment, network uptime reached 99.99%, and user bandwidth increased from 100Mbps to 500Mbps—supporting 4K streaming for families.
Alaskan operator GCI used 70 EA5801E-GP16 devices to upgrade networks for 1,120 SMEs (e.g., fishing processing plants, logistics firms) in Anchorage’s Arctic industrial zones. The device’s -40°C low-temperature resistance withstood winter frosts, and 16-port aggregation covered 16 SMEs per unit. 10GE uplinks supported real-time fish tracking systems and video conferencing, while remote management reduced on-site visits (difficult in Arctic winters). Network downtime dropped from 3 hours/week to <0.2 hours/week.
Downloadable resources
Technical Specifications
| Huawei EA5801E-GP16 OLT Datasheet |
| Ambient temperature |
-40℃ to +65℃ |
| Ambient humidity |
5% RH to 95% RH |
| Atmospheric pressure |
70–106 kPa |
| Working Voltage Range |
DC power supply: –38.4 V to –72 V
AC power supply: 100–240 V |
| Maximum Input Current |
DC power supply: 6 A
AC power supply: 2.5 A |
| Static Power Consumption (W) |
55W |
| Max Power Consumption (W) |
140W |
| Dimensions (mm) |
43.6mm(H) x 442mm(W) x 220mm(D) (Excluding mounting ears)
43.6mm(H) x 482.6mm(W) x 220mm(D) (Including IEC mounting ears)
43.6mm(H) x 535mm(W) x 220mm(D) (Including ETSI mounting ears) |
| Weight (kg) |
4.6 |
| System switching capacity |
140 Gbit/s |
| MAC addresses |
32768 |
FAQ
Q: How many ONTs can the EA5801E-GP16 support?
A: It supports up to 1024 ONTs, making it suitable for medium-scale access networks.
Q: What power supply options are available?
A: Dual AC (100-240V) or DC (-38.4 to -72V) backup power, ensuring high reliability in diverse environments.
Q: Is the device suitable for outdoor installation?
A: Yes, it works in -40℃ to +65℃ temperatures and can be pole-mounted with a matching outdoor cabinet.
Q: What is the after-sales service period?A: We provide a one-year warranty and technical support.
Q: Is technical support available globally?
A: MF-Telecom offers technical support and 1-year warranty for genuine Huawei MA5801-GP08-H2 OLTs.
