Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G)
The Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) (BPL-5000-EC-40G) is a 1U infrastructure device from Peplink. It features 20 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 6 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational.
Last verified: April 4, 2026
Key Facts
| Manufacturer | Peplink |
|---|---|
| Model | Balance 5000 EC (40G) |
| Part Number | BPL-5000-EC-40G |
| Type | Device Type |
| Form Factor | 1U, full-depth |
| Weight | 24 kg |
| Interfaces | 20 ports |
| Source | NetBox Labs |
| Enrichment | 6 categories available |
Specifications
Interfaces (20)
| Name | Type | Mgmt Only | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| eth1 | 2.5gbase-t | ||
| eth2 | 2.5gbase-t | ||
| eth3 | 2.5gbase-t | ||
| eth4 | 2.5gbase-t | ||
| eth5 | 2.5gbase-t | ||
| eth6 | 2.5gbase-t | ||
| eth7 | 2.5gbase-t | ||
| eth8 | 2.5gbase-t | ||
| sfp28-1 | 25gbase-x-sfp28 | ||
| sfp28-2 | 25gbase-x-sfp28 | ||
| sfp28-3 | 25gbase-x-sfp28 | ||
| sfp28-4 | 25gbase-x-sfp28 | ||
| sfp28-5 | 25gbase-x-sfp28 | ||
| sfp28-6 | 25gbase-x-sfp28 | ||
| sfp28-7 | 25gbase-x-sfp28 | ||
| sfp28-8 | 25gbase-x-sfp28 | ||
| qsfp1 | 40gbase-x-qsfpp | ||
| qsfp2 | 40gbase-x-qsfpp | ||
| usb-wan1 | other | ||
| usb-wan2 | other |
Power Ports (2)
| Name | Type | Max Draw (W) | Allocated (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| psu1 | iec-60320-c20 | 596 | |
| psu2 | iec-60320-c20 | 596 |
Console Ports (1)
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| con0 | rj-45 |
Data Sources & Provenance
| Field | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| environmental.max_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | high | download.peplink.com |
| lifecycle.ga_date | vendor product page | medium-high | www.peplinkworks.com |
| operational.max_power_draw_watts | vendor datasheet | high | download.peplink.com |
| thermal.cooling_type | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| environmental.min_operating_temp_c | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_min | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_max | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| dtl.interfaces | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| dtl.console-ports | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| dtl.power-ports | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| dtl.u_height | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| dtl.is_full_depth | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| dtl.weight | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| dtl.part_number | vendor datasheet | medium-high | download.peplink.com |
| platform.nos | vendor product page | medium-high | www.peplink.com |
| platform.api_types | heuristic | medium | derived from extension blocks and cli_protocol |
| snmp.vendor_oid_prefix | vendor documentation | medium-high | www.peplink.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G)?
The Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) (BPL-5000-EC-40G) is a 1U infrastructure device from Peplink. It features 20 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 6 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational.
What is the form factor of the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G)?
The Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) is a 1U full-depth device. It weighs 24 kg.
How many ports does the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) have?
The Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) has 20 network interfaces: 8x 2.5gbase-t, 8x 25gbase-x-sfp28, 2x 40gbase-x-qsfpp, 2x other.
What are the power requirements for the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G)?
The Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) has 2 power ports (iec-60320-c20, iec-60320-c20). Maximum power draw is 1192W.
Is the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) still supported?
Lifecycle data is available for the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) in the NDX catalog. Access full lifecycle dates including general availability, end-of-sale, and end-of-support through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
What operational data is available for the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G)?
The NDX catalog includes enrichment data for the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) in the following categories: lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational, platform, snmp. Full enrichment values are available through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
How do I add the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) to NetBox?
You can import the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) directly into NetBox via the NDX features available in NetBox Cloud and NetBox Enterprise. NetBox Community users may download the YAML type definition and import it manually.
Where does the Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) data come from?
The Peplink Balance 5000 EC (40G) device type definition was created and is maintained by NetBox Labs as part of the NDX catalog.
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Last verified April 4, 2026.
Enrichment Availability
| Category | Available |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | |
| Thermal | |
| Environmental | |
| Operational | |
| Platform | |
| SNMP | |
| gNMI | |
| NETCONF | |
| Redfish | |
| Modbus | |
| Imagery |
Access full enrichment data with NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.