Datasheet

Huawei High-Quality 10 Gbps N1 Business

Model
With the IDN One Software (N1) business model, software of multiple components in Huawei's
CloudCampus Solution is combined into packages based on typical scenarios. These N1 software
packages can be migrated free of charge to new hardware and also support continuous evolution,
simplifying software transactions and protecting enterprises' investments.

Overview
Traditional networks are inadequate or unsustainable for enterprises' digital transformation initiatives. Today, the focus of
campus networks has shifted from connectivity and policies to user experience. In addition, campus networks are taking on
new characteristics, such as simplified network management and O&M, fast service provisioning, and guaranteed service
experience. To deliver these features, new software functions need to be added to campus networks, including intelligent
terminal access, automated management, AI-powered O&M, and experience assurance. The drawback, however, is that it
increases network investments.

Huawei High-Quality 10 Gbps CloudCampus N1 is a software procurement business model that is decoupled from
hardware. Enterprises can flexibly select software packages based on their service scenario and deployment scale. These
software packages are not bound to hardware and are not limited by hardware lifecycle. Rather, software packages can be
continuously upgraded, protecting enterprises' investments in campus network software and granting enterprises access to
the latest software capabilities at the earliest possible time. With these advantages, Huawei CloudCampus N1 helps
enterprises build a campus network centered on service experience.

Benefits of Huawei High-Quality 10 Gbps CloudCampus

N1 Business Model
⚫ Scenario-based packages save investments
Software functions of iMaster NCE-Campus, iMaster NCE-CampusInsight, campus switches, wireless access controllers
(WACs) and AR series routers are combined into software packages to meet network requirements in different
scenarios. This business model reduces software quotation items by up to 60% and lowers software investments by
10% to 30%.

⚫ Software can be migrated free of charge to new hardware, protecting investments

When hardware devices are upgraded, the N1 software packages can be migrated to the new hardware devices. This
saves enterprises from having to purchase software packages again, protecting their investments.

⚫ Software packages support continuous evolution and can be upgraded along with new versions
New functions of N1 software packages will be made available along with release of new software versions. To
upgrade software packages and use the new functions in campus network solutions, customers can purchase the
Subscription and Support (SNS) services (annual software fees).

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Details of Huawei High-Quality 10 Gbps CloudCampus N1
Business Model
Function Description of N1 Software Packages
The N1 business model provides several types of software packages to meet different application scenarios:

⚫ Basic software: provides non-standalone software for network devices, excluding the controller and analyzer software.
Currently, basic software is available only for switches.

⚫ Foundation package: provides basic network management and access management functions. It is applicable when
customers require automated deployment for their physical networks and access authentication.

⚫ Advanced package: provides the automated virtual network deployment, free mobility, endpoint plug-and-play,
intelligent O&M functions, and intelligent radio calibration functions on top of the Foundation package functions. This
package is ideal for customers who require comprehensive cloud campus network automation and intelligent O&M
functions.

⚫ Upgrade package: upgrades the Foundation package to the Advanced package. This package is applicable when
customers have purchased the Foundation package but need comprehensive cloud campus network automation and
intelligent O&M functions.

⚫ Add-On package: Four Add-On packages are provided to expand the access management capacity, increase the
number of licenses for endpoint plug-and-play, provide the iMaster NCE-CampusInsight application analysis function,
and offer the iMaster NCE-CampusInsight wireless positioning function, respectively.

The functions of the software packages vary according to products. For details, see the following table.

⚫ Campus switch software package

Add-On Add-On
Add-On
Basic Foundation Advanced Upgrade Package Package –
Functions of the Software Package Package –
– Endpoint
Software Package Package Package Access
Application Plug-and-
Management
Analysis Play

Basic software:
includes switch host
software and
functions such as √ √ √
switching, routing,
multicast, ACL, QoS,
Campus switch MPLS, and network
management.
Enhanced VXLAN
functions:
distributed VXLAN √ √
gateway and BGP
EVPN
Cloud management
√ √
platform software
Cloud management
license:
iMaster NCE-
Campus basic management of
network devices, √ √
including device
configuration, plug-
and-play, and O&M

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 Add-On Add-On
Add-On
Basic Foundation Advanced Upgrade Package Package –
Functions of the Software Package Package –
– Endpoint
Software Package Package Package Access
Application Plug-and-
Management
Analysis Play

Automated
management of √ √
virtual networks
Access management
√ √ √
function
Free mobility
√ √
function
Endpoint plug-and-
√ √ √
play
Basic intelligent
√ √
iMaster NCE- O&M function
CampusInsight Application analysis
√
function

Access management function: Switches vary with the access management quota per Foundation package. To be specific,
one Foundation package includes a quota of 100 endpoints for a modular switch, a quota of 50 endpoints for an xxxx–H
fixed switch, or a quota of 30 endpoints for other switches. One Add-On package supports a quota of 30 endpoints.
Endpoint plug-and-play function: Switches vary with the endpoint plug-and-play quota per Advanced package. To be
specific, one Advanced package includes a quota of 100 endpoints for a modular switch, a quota of 50 endpoints for an
xxxx–H fixed switch, or a quota of 30 endpoints for other switches. One Add-On package supports a quota of 30 endpoints.

⚫ Wireless AP software package

Add-On Add-On
Add-On Add-On
Foundation Advanced Upgrade Package – Package – Package –
Functions of the Software Package Package –
Endpoint Wireless
Package Package Package Access Application
Plug-and- Positioning
Management Analysis
Play

Cloud management
√ √
platform software
Cloud management
license:
basic management of
network devices, √ √
iMaster NCE- including device
Campus configuration, plug-
and-play, and O&M
Access management
√ √ √
function
Endpoint plug-and-
√ √ √
play function
Basic intelligent
√ √
O&M function

iMaster NCE- Intelligent radio

√ √
CampusInsight calibration
Application analysis √
Wireless positioning √

Access management functions: Each Foundation package or Add-On package includes a quota of 30 endpoints.

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Endpoint plug-and-play function: Each Advanced package includes a quota of 30 endpoints.

⚫ WAC software package

Foundation
Functions of the Software Package
Package

Cloud management platform

√
software

iMaster NCE- Cloud management license:

Campus basic management of network
devices, including device √
configuration, plug-and-play, and
O&M

⚫ AR router software package

N1 basic
software
N1 Foundation N1 Advanced
Functions of the Software Package package(SD-
package package
WAN is not
supported)
Provides basic IPsec functions and
√
conventional routing functions.
Provides basic SD-WAN and WAN
interconnection functions, including
√ √
iMaster NCE-Campus networking, application experience,
and O&M capabilities.

Cloud-based automatic deployment

√
of the AR1000V and management

Basic intelligent network analysis

iMaster
functions, including telemetry, √
NCE-CampusInsgiht
network health, and issue analysis

N1 basic software package(SD-WAN is not supported) is supported in V5 but not in V6.

Device Models Supporting the N1 Business Model

The device models that support the N1 business model are listed in the table below.

N1 defines software packages by product category. That is, all device models of the same category share the same N1
software package. And the N1 software package can be migrated between devices of the same category.

For example, the N1 Foundation package for the 802.11ax AP category can be used for AP7060DN, and also be migrated to
AirEngine 6760-X1 or any new Wi-Fi 6 AP of the same category, as long as the SnS is not expired.

Product Subcategory Supported

Product Category Suitable for…
by N1 Software Packages
Wi-Fi 5 APs (excluding agile
802.11ac AP
Wireless AP distributed APs)
802.11ax AP Wi-Fi 6 APs (excluding agile

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 distributed APs)

802.11be AP Wi-Fi 7 APs

Agile distributed Wi-Fi 6 central
Agile distributed central AP
APs
S5700LI S5720-LI series switches
CloudEngine S57xx-L series
CloudEngine S5700-L
switches
S5720-SI and S5730-SI series
S5700SI
switches
CloudEngine S57xx-S series
CloudEngine S5700-S
switches
S5700HI S5730-HI series switches
CloudEngine S57xx-H series
CloudEngine S5700-H
switches
S6700SI S6720-SI series switches

Campus switch CloudEngine S67xx-S series

CloudEngine S6700-S
switches
S6700HI S6720-HI series switches
CloudEngine S67xx-H series
CloudEngine S6700-H
switches
S7700 S7700 series switches

S12700 S12700 series switches

S8700 S8700 series switches

CloudEngine S12700E
CloudEngine S16700
AirEngine 9700M
CloudEngine S12700E series
switches
CloudEngine S16700 series
switches
AirEngine 9700-M and 9700-M1

AC6605 AC6605

WAC AC6508 AC6508

AC6805 AC6805

AC6800V AC6800V

AR600 AR600 series routers

AR1000V AR1000V

AR5700 AR5700 series routers

AR6100 AR6100 series routers

AR AR6200 AR6200 series routers

AR6300 AR6300 series routers

AR6700 AR6700 series routers

AR6700V AR6700V

AR8100 AR8100 series routers

Software portability: Software and the associated license entitlement can be transferred from one hardware product to
another of the same category or its designated successor (if any) within the same product family.

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Description of SnS
SnS is a maintenance and assurance service provided by a supplier for buyers or end users who purchase the products of
the supplier. The supplier shall provide remote troubleshooting, software updates and upgrades, and online self-service
according to the annual fee paid by the buyer.

The N1 business model uses perpetual License+SnS mode.

The services provided by SnS include:

⚫ Remote troubleshooting

Huawei engineers analyze and rectify faults remotely, after receiving Customer Service Requests (CSRs) about
software faults. Remote troubleshooting includes telephone support and remote access.
➢ Telephone support: After receiving a CSR, Huawei engineers help analyze, diagnose, and locate the fault through
telephone. They then propose a rectification solution and help to rectify the fault according to the specified
service level within the specified response duration.
➢ Remote access: If telephone support cannot rectify a fault or problem, Huawei engineers remotely log in to the
faulty equipment to investigate the problem and collect data after obtaining customer consent. The engineers
then propose a rectification solution and help implement it. If necessary, the engineers operate the equipment
remotely.

⚫ Software updates and upgrades

Huawei provides software version update and upgrade download licenses, including software patches, software
updates, software maintenance versions, software new features, and software upgrade versions. These ensure that
your purchased application software works optimally, adapts to more application scenarios and higher service
requirements, and continuously brings benefits.
You can obtain software updates and upgrades from Huawei's technical support website. Huawei provides remote
guidance and assistance for version installation. If you require Huawei to update or upgrade a version, purchase the
corresponding service product.

⚫ Online self-service

Huawei provides a comprehensive suite of product documentation on its website. This includes product manuals,
configuration guides, networking cases, and maintenance experiences. After you obtain website access permissions,
you can download documents, obtain information about maintenance, and learn about the latest products.

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More Information
⚫ For more information about Huawei's CloudCampus Solution, visit https://e.huawei.com/en/solutions/business-
needs/enterprise-network/campus-network or contact Huawei local sales office.

Alternatively, you can contact us at:

⚫ Global branches: http://e.huawei.com/en/service-hotline

⚫ Technical support website: http://support.huawei.com/enterprise/
⚫ Email: support_e@huawei.com

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