Huawei MA5801-GP16 Overview
The Huawei MA5801-GP16 is a compact, 1U, box-type GPON Optical Line Terminal (OLT) designed for efficient Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) deployments, featuring 16 GPON ports, four 10GE/GE upstream ports, high reliability with dual AC/DC power options, a 140 Gbit/s switching capacity, and flexible, lightweight deployment for challenging environments like pole/wall mounting.
Product Features
- Port Density: 16 GPON service ports for connecting ONTs and 4 x 10GE/GE (SFP+) uplink ports for high-bandwidth backhaul.
- Compact & Lightweight: A 1U height, box-shaped chassis weighing under 5kg, allowing for flexible installation in cabinets or on poles, reducing engineering costs.
- High Reliability: Supports dual AC or DC power modules for redundancy and offers high system availability (>99.999%).
- High Performance: 140 Gbit/s system switching capacity, with a low bit error rate (BER) for reliable data transmission.
- Flexible Deployment: Ideal for various scenarios, including rural broadband, enterprise campuses, and reusing existing mobile base station infrastructure (FMC).
- Simplified Operations: Features a distributed architecture for efficient service switching, management, and troubleshooting.
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
French operator Orange deployed 300 MA5801-GP16 units to provide broadband access for 12,000 households across 50 residential MDUs in suburban Paris. Each MA5801-GP16 (16 GPON ports) connected to 16 EG8145V5 user ONTs per floor, with dual 10GE uplinks linking to the regional MA5800-X15 OLT. The centralized aggregation reduced OLT port usage by 75% (from 480 ports to 120 ports) and enabled remote fault diagnosis—cutting on-site repair time by 60%. Post-deployment, average user bandwidth increased from 100Mbps to 500Mbps, supporting 4K streaming and cloud collaboration for families.
Telstra used 80 MA5801-GP16 devices to upgrade networks for 1,280 SMEs (e.g., retail stores, tech startups) in Melbourne’s business parks. Each device aggregated 16 SME ONTs, with 10GE uplinks connecting to the MA5800-X7 OLT. The VLAN isolation function separated traffic between different SMEs, while QoS prioritized POS data and video conferencing. The 1U design fit into small SME equipment closets, and low power consumption (<25W) reduced annual energy costs for operators by AUD 30 per device. Network downtime dropped from 2 hours/week to <0.3 hours/week, improving SME operational efficiency.
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Technical Specifications
| Huawei MA5801-GP16 OLT Datasheet |
| Brand |
Huawei |
| Model |
MA5801-GP16 |
| System switching capacity |
140 Gbit/s |
| MAC addresses |
32768 |
| Access ONT |
1024 |
| IPv4 routing table |
8192 |
| IPv6 routing table |
4096 |
| ARP table |
16384 |
| Maximum fully-loaded weight (AC) |
4.6 kg |
| Power supply mode |
l DC power supply (dual backup) |
| l AC power supply (dual backup) |
| Working voltage range |
l DC power supply: –38.4 V to –72 V |
| l AC power supply: 100–240 V |
| Rated voltage |
l DC power supply: –48 V/–60 V |
| l AC power supply: 110 V/220 V |
| Maximum input current |
l DC power supply: 6 A |
| l AC power supply: 2.5 A |
| Ambient temperature |
–40°C to +65°C |
| Ambient humidity |
5%–95% RH |
| Atmospheric pressure |
70–106 kPa |
| Altitude |
< 4000 m. The air density varies with the altitude and will affect the heat dissipation of a device. Therefore, the working environment temperature of the device varies with the altitude. |
| Bit error rate (BER) in full load |
A BER smaller than 10 e-7 for a port that transmits data in full load |
| 10GE/GE upstream ports |
4 |
| Service ports |
16 GPON |
| Power consumption |
Static power consumption: 55W |
| Typical power consumption: 95W |
| Maximum power consumption: 140W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) (mm) |
Excluding mounting ears: 442 x 220 x 43.6 |
| Including IEC mounting ears: 482.6 x 220 x 43.6 |
| Including ETSI mounting ears: 535 x 220 x 43.6 |
FAQ
Q: How many ONTs can the Huawei MA5801-GP16 support?
A: It can connect up to 1024 ONTs, ideal for medium-scale access network deployments.
Q: What power supply options are available?
A: Dual backup AC (100-240V) or DC (-38.4V to -72V) power supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Q: Is it suitable for outdoor installation?
A: Yes, it works with small outdoor cabinets for pole/tower/wall mounting, adapting to outdoor environments.
Q: What temperature range can it operate in?
A: It functions reliably from -40°C to +65°C, suitable for extreme climate conditions.
Q: What is the after-sales service period?
A: We provide a one-year warranty and technical support.
