Supermicro enhances server offerings to meet telco and edge demand

According to the company, virtualized Open RAN technology has matured, leading companies to seek optimized deployments and cost-reduction solutions.

Powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost, Supermicro says this system has fully integrated vRAN acceleration, eliminating the need for external acceleration cards. As a result, system power requirements and complexity are significantly reduced.

The Supermicro SYS-211E systems feature an onboard network interface, 12 SFP25G ports and integrated timing support with eight hours of holding time. With a compact design, the company claims that the servers are optimized for cost, size and power usage.

For example, they excel in handling high traffic volumes at the edge, supporting multiple cell site configurations, including massive MIMO streams.

Supermicro is also set to introduce a 4-node variant of the SuperEdge, an edge server designed to handle demanding workloads at remote network locations. In this 2U rackmount server, each of the four nodes operates independently. The company says this configuration enables the system to execute multiple workloads simultaneously with dedicated resources for each.

The Supermicro SYS-211TP provides 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 FHHL slots per node, empowering customization with add-on cards for specific workloads. Company executives say this versatility suits various applications, including functioning as a DU or Centralized Unit (CU) in RAN networks, MEC and enterprise edge workloads.

According to Cristina Rodriguez, the vice president and general manager of Intel’s Wireless Access Network Division, Supermicro also remains committed to bringing new technology to the market through offerings for virtualized RAN and intelligent workloads at the edge.

“By using our broad portfolio of technology, including the newest 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors and Data Center GPUs, Supermicro can offer innovative server designs that provide the industry with powerful, highly optimized platforms for a range of use cases at the edge,” she continues.

Supermicro is launching a range of compact edge systems designed for remote deployments. Intel processors power these systems, including the SYS-521AD-TN2 mini-tower, the E102-13R, and the E302-12A systems. The SYS-521AD and E102-13R are based on 13th Gen Intel Core processors. The E102 offers up to 16 cores and 64GB memory in a mini 1U embedded form factor for AI inferencing and retail workloads.

The company says the E302 features the Intel Atom C5000 processor in a fanless compact design and provides cost-efficient performance in remote locations.

Supermicro’s latest systems for edge workloads prioritize GPU accelerators and AI inferencing. Many of these systems are compatible with various accelerators, providing customers with flexibility.

The company also says the adaptability empowers customers to optimize Supermicro systems at the intelligent edge, resulting in superior performance and minimal latency.

Supermicro’s new systems were showcased at the MWC Las Vegas event from September 26-28.

Supermicro recently teamed up with Namla, a startup focused on cloud-to-edge computing solutions. Their collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive solution for effectively deploying and managing distributed edge infrastructure for large enterprises. By leveraging their respective strengths, both companies say they deliver an edge ecosystem that enhances security and safeguards critical infrastructure.

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