Alcatel-Lucent-Nokia 7750 SR Control Processor Module (3HE08423AARC01 / IPUCBGZ1AA)

The Alcatel‑Lucent‑Nokia 3HE08423AARC01 (also designated IPUCBGZ1AA) is a high‑performance control processor module for the 7750 SR service router platform. This module serves as the central routing engine, handling all control plane functions including routing protocol processing, MPLS signaling, system management, and user configuration. It is a critical component for ensuring stable, scalable, and resilient network operation in carrier and enterprise environments.

Overview

The 3HE08423AARC01 is based on a multi‑core CPU architecture with hardware acceleration for routing table calculations and security functions. It provides ample memory for storing large BGP tables, MPLS forwarding information bases (FIBs), and system logs. The module supports up to two redundant units per chassis in an active‑standby configuration, offering sub‑second failover for uninterrupted service. It is compatible with 7750 SR‑7, SR‑12, and other chassis that accept the CPM slot.

Key Features

• Multi‑core processor with advanced cryptographic acceleration

• Supports up to 16 GB DRAM and 8 GB flash storage

• Full routing protocol suite: OSPF, IS‑IS, BGP‑4, RIP, PIM, IGMP

• MPLS control plane: LDP, RSVP‑TE, BGP‑LU, and Segment Routing

• Redundant hot‑standby with hitless switchover

• Integrated hardware security engine for IPsec and MACsec

• Management interfaces: console, auxiliary, and dedicated management Ethernet

• Supports in‑service software upgrades (ISSU) with zero packet loss

Technical Specifications

• Processor: 4‑core, 2.4 GHz, with AES‑NI

• Memory: 16 GB DDR4 ECC, 8 GB eMMC flash

• Routing Table Capacity: 16 million IPv4 routes / 8 million IPv6 routes

• Management Ports: 1x RJ‑45 console, 1x RJ‑45 AUX, 2x 1G/10G management Ethernet

• Power Consumption: 120 W typical

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C

• Dimensions: Standard 7750 SR slot format

Applications

This control processor is used in all 7750 SR deployments requiring high route scale and robust control plane performance, including Internet peering, MPLS backbone, and large VPN aggregation.

Compatibility

This module is compatible with 7750 SR‑7, SR‑12, and selected SR‑4 chassis with appropriate backplane support. It requires SR OS release 15.0 or later.

Installation and Redundancy

Install the module in one of the two designated control slots. For redundancy, insert a second identical module for active‑standby operation.

Conclusion

The Alcatel‑Lucent‑Nokia 3HE08423AARC01 control processor module delivers exceptional performance and reliability for the 7750 SR platform, ensuring robust network control.