The hardware is only as good as the software. The ATN 910DA runs Huawei’s VRP (Versatile Routing Platform) , optimized for carrier transport. The "top" protocols supported include:

Compared to a standard Cisco or Juniper compact router, the Huawei ATN 910DA offers three "top" advantages:

| Port Type | Quantity | Speed | Usage | |-----------|----------|-------|-------| | GE combo (RJ45/SFP) | 4 | 10/100/1000 Mbps | Uplink/downlink (Copper or Fiber) | | FE electrical (RJ45) | 4 | 10/100 Mbps | Legacy device access | | Console port | 1 | RS232 | Management | | USB port | 1 | USB 2.0 | File transfer, zero-touch provisioning |

Note: There are no pluggable interface cards. All ports are fixed – suitable for fixed capacity aggregation (up to 8 GbE ports).

For mobile networks, timing is everything. A router that cannot maintain strict synchronization will lead to dropped calls and poor data performance on cell towers.

The Huawei ATN 910DA datasheet highlights advanced clock synchronization features: