Alcatel‑Lucent 3HE01019AAAA01 High‑Speed Interface Module

The Alcatel‑Lucent 3HE01019AAAA01 is a high‑performance interface module designed for the 7750 Service Router (SR) and 7450 Ethernet Service Switch (ESS) platforms. This advanced line card provides a mix of 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling ultra‑high‑speed connectivity for core routing, data centre interconnect (DCI), and 5G mobile backhaul applications. It leverages a programmable network processor architecture to deliver wire‑speed forwarding with complex service chaining.

The module supports a variety of optics, including QSFP+ (40G) and QSFP28 (100G), with both short‑reach and long‑reach options. It includes hardware acceleration for MPLS, Segment Routing (SR‑MPLS and SR‑v6), and EVPN, ensuring scalability for large‑scale VPN deployments. The card also features advanced hierarchical QoS, with support for up to 8 traffic classes per port and per‑queue shaping.

Integrated telemetry and in‑band OAM provide real‑time visibility into network performance, facilitating proactive maintenance and capacity planning. The module is hot‑swappable and fully redundant, with 1:1 fabric and power protection.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: High‑Speed Interface Line Card

• Part Number: 3HE01019AAAA01

• Port Configuration: 2 x 100GE (QSFP28) + 4 x 40GE (QSFP+) – software muxed

• Forwarding Capacity: 400 Gbps (full duplex)

• Processor: Multi‑core (6‑core) with hardware acceleration

• Memory: 16 GB DDR4 ECC, 8 GB flash

• Supported Protocols: MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN, VPLS, Segment Routing, IPv4/IPv6

• QoS: Hierarchical with 8 priority queues, WRED, and shaping per port

• Telemetry: Model‑driven telemetry (gRPC), in‑band OAM (IOAM)

• Redundancy: OIR (online insertion/removal), 1:1 fabric and power

• Power Consumption: 150 W typical

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C

• Dimensions: Standard 7750 SR line card slot

• Compliance: NEBS Level 3, RoHS

Key Features

• High‑density 40/100GE reduces chassis footprint and cabling.

• Programmable pipeline for custom service insertion.

• Advanced MACsec encryption for secure transport.

• Precise timing support (SyncE, IEEE 1588v2) for 5G.

• Comprehensive telemetry for network analytics.

Deployment Scenarios

Used in core IP/MPLS backbone routers, data centre interconnect (DCI) gateways, and 5G aggregation nodes. Also deployed in large‑scale cloud provider networks for inter‑data centre connectivity.

Management

Managed through SROS CLI, NETCONF, SNMP, and gRPC telemetry. Supports YANG data models for programmability.

Reliability

MTBF > 200,000 hours; ECC memory, redundant power paths, and hot‑swap capability.

Conclusion

The Alcatel‑Lucent 3HE01019AAAA01 interface module offers a powerful, flexible, and high‑capacity solution for modern high‑speed networks, combining density, programmability, and carrier‑grade reliability.