The Edge servers for 5G networks. Source: SupermicroSupermicro Computer Inc. has introduced new 5G systems that work in harsh outdoor environments and come in a tower-ready form factor for 5G radio access network (RAN), artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing and other intelligent Edge-focused applications based on Intel Xeon scalable processors.
The systems use the latest field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and graphics processing unit (GPU) acceleration with three peripheral component interconnect express (PCI-E) slots for expansion capability. The system includes real-time edge AI inferencing via GPU cards and supporting 5G RAN software plus open-standard site-to-site communication with FPGA accelerator cards.
The 5G systems can be configured with a variety of processor and memory combinations so that customers can tailor solutions to push data center remote management to the intelligent side, Supermicro said. The pole-mounted solutions allow for a rapid roll out of adaptable 5G networks with virtually zero real estate.
The servers build on Supermicro’s 5G and Edge computing portfolio, including its E403-9P-FN2T and the 1019P-FN2T systems introduced in 2019, and work in the data center to support the virtualized 5G network core.
