Huawei MPLG Overview
Huawei MPLG (Multi-service Processing & Layer-3 Gateway) control boards, like those in the SmartAX MA5800 OLT, are high-capacity boards offering massive bandwidth (e.g., 7.3 Tbit/s payload) for advanced broadband access, supporting diverse services (GPON, XG(S)-PON, 4K video) with features like Flex-PON for smooth upgrades, service virtualization, robust Layer 2/3 routing (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), MPLS/PWE3 for carrier Ethernet, and high reliability for telecom networks.
Product Features
- High Capacity & Performance: High switching capacity (e.g., 7.3 Tbit/s on MA5800).
- Multi-Service Support: Supports various PON technologies (GPON, XG(S)-PON, TWDM-PON) via Flex-PON for smooth upgrades without board replacement, reducing OPEX.
- Advanced Networking: Layer 2: VLANs, DHCP Option 82, PPPoE+. Layer 3: Static routes, RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, VRF. MPLS & PWE3: LDP, RSVP-TE, OAM for Carrier Ethernet.
- Service Virtualization & Slicing: Supports multi-service virtualization and hard isolation for different SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
- Reliability & Management: Energy-saving features like low-power modes for idle modules.
- Physical Characteristics (e.g., H901MPLG): Often found in Huawei MA5800 OLT platforms (e.g., X7, X15 chassis).
Application Scenarios
A regional telecom operator in Spain deployed MPLG uplink boards with MA5800-X7 OLTs to upgrade its suburban and small enterprise network, covering 40,000 households and 5,000 SMEs across 6 cities. Each MPLG’s 2 10GE SFP+ ports aggregated traffic from GPON/XGS-PON service boards, connecting OLTs to regional aggregation switches via 10Gbps fiber links. The L2 VLAN function isolated residential and enterprise traffic, while QoS prioritized business data and video conferencing services. With 25 MPLG boards deployed, the operator achieved 500Gbps total uplink capacity, meeting peak demands for 4K streaming and remote work—all at 25% lower costs than higher-density alternatives, perfectly matching the region’s scale and bandwidth needs.
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Technical Specifications
| Huawei MPLG Board Datasheet |
| Bandwidth per slot (load balancing mode) |
200Gbit/s |
| Upstream or cascading port |
2*SFP+/SFP 10GE/GE/FE +1*QSP28 100G |
| Maximum number of MAC addresses |
262143 |
| Access ONTs |
17408 (earlier than V100R022C0x)
34816 (V100R022C0x and later version)
|
| Multicast users |
17408 |
| Static programs |
8192 |
| Online programs |
IPv4: 8000
IPv6: 2000
|
| Service ports |
139264 |
| IPv4 routing table size |
65536 |
| IPv6 routing table size |
16384 |
| ARP table size |
131072 |
| ND table size |
16384 |
| Sync ETH clock |
Y |
| 1588ACR |
N |
| 1588v2 Synchronization |
Y |
| ALM port (Alarm digital parameters) |
N |
| BITS/TOD port |
N |
| Stack Management |
N |
| Dimensions without packaging (H x W x D) [mm] |
399.10 mm x 31.00 mm x 258.90 mm |
| Weight without packaging [kg] |
2.40 kg |
| Static power consumption [W] |
105 W |
| Maximum power consumption [W] |
148 W |
| Operating temperature [°C] |
-40°C to +65°C |
| Maximum Frame Size of Boards (Default) [bytes] |
2052 bytes |
| Maximum Frame Size of Boards (jumbo frame enabled) [bytes] |
9216 bytes |
FAQ
Q: How many ports does the MPLG board have?
A: It features
2 x 100GE/4 x 10GE/GE optical ports.
Q: Which Huawei OLT models are compatible with the MPLG board?
A: It is fully compatible with Huawei MA5800-X2/X7/X15 OLTs, supporting plug-and-play deployment.
Q: What is the after-sales service period?A: We provide a one-year warranty and technical support.
Q: Is the Huawei MPLG a genuine product?
A: Absolutely. MF-Telecom sources 100% authentic Huawei equipment with traceable serial numbers and quality certification.
