Advanced Edge Compute Servers for 5G Core, EPC, AI & Network Management

Range of compact x86 Edge Compute Servers for 5G Core, NMS and AI applications

CableFree offers the a range of powerful Edge Compute Servers using x86 architecture ideal for implementing 5G Core, EPC and Network Management for 5G NR and 4G Networks using gNodeB 5G Base Stations.

These powerful and flexible appliances are ideal for implementing any of:

• 5G Cores for Private 5G networks
• EPC Core for Private 4G networks
• Network Management System (NMS) Servers
• AI inferencing servers: Locate the AI compute “on top of” the 5G RAN for lowest latency
• Edge Compute Applications including Artificial Intelligence (AI) network RAN controllers

The CableFree range of 5G wireless products feature latest generation technology, Software Defined Radio (SDR) enabling ease of upgrade of features and performance for future-proof networking and maximising value of infrastructure investment. This Edge Compute platform adds value in dramatically reducing cost, power and space requirements for Private Networks.

3U Blade Server

The CableFree 3U Blade server is ideal for high density, resilient, scalable, high capacity networks. Each blade is fully independent including power and connectivity. The overall server platform features short rack-depth ideal for Telco rack sharing (front and back) requirements, and can feature choice of 48V DC or AC power input.

Each blade can be configured with i3, i7 or i9 CPUs with PCIe expansion cards up to 100GBE, or CPRI cards for BBU.

This “scale as you grow” solution is ideal for networks where user/density demands grow over time: simply add more blades as your network grows

Advanced features of the CableFree 3U Blade server include scalable choice of CPU technology add-in cards, mix of 1/10/100G Ethernet and CPRI, choice of AC or DC power.

Upcoming blade options include “non-compute” networking such as line-rate IP switching and routing, enabling users to co-locate networking with edge compute within the same chassis

6-port x86 Compact Edge Compute Server Platform

Featuring advanced edge compute technology, this sever features powerful x86 based CPU architecture with choice of Intel i5 or i7 CPU, choice of RAM and SSD/Flash storage, and have 6x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GBE) ports. The unit has advanced thermal management include air intake at front /warm air exit at rear to match modern rack / data centre requirements.

Power consumption is modest – typically 15-30W in use depending on load, to meet “green” deployment environmental and low energy cost objectives.

The appliance is available in 1U standard height and 1/2 rack width, allowing installation of two units “side by side” within a 19″ rack mount deployments. For example, a 5G core could run on one unit, and the SNMP NMS server on the second, for a complete 5G-SA Private Network. A sample installation showing two units is here:

Optional Full-Outdoor versions are also available in weatherproof housings.

In a typical “Private 5G” installation, the 5G Core is installed on this unit, which can manage the user device database, traffic encryption and roaming between base stations/cells as well as terminating the user traffic onto a local Ethernet / LAN / connection, and via a router to the internet.

10G x86 Micro Edge Compute Server

A more powerful networking platform with 4x 10GBE SFP+ Fibre ports plus 5x 2.5GBE RJ45 copper ports. Powerful Intel x86 Denverton CPU, choice of RAM and SSD/Flash storage, and more

These 1U high, 1/2 rack width devices can stack together to put two units “side by side” to enhance capacity and resilience options.

An advanced cooling system ensures that hot air is extracted at the rear of the unit, to meet rack cooling conventions.

Front view showing networking ports. The 4x 10Gbps SFP+ ports are on the right hand side of the front panel. 5x 2.5GBE copper ports are in the centre. USB, Console, DC power input and HDMI are on the left.

Two of the units mounted side-by-side creates a high performance and resilient networking solution. Rackmount ears (not shown) fit this to a standard 1U 19″ rack space

Product Features and Performance options

Our range of Edge servers features wide range of performance options including Intel i5, i7 and i9 CPU options, RAM and Flash/SSD storage, to meet most application needs.

Edge Compute Server Photo Gallery

Choice of Core and Operating system

CableFree offer a range of proven interoperable core software from trusted partners. Generally, this is supplied preinstalled and configured tested and operating.

Alternatively, the x86 Edge Compute server can be supplied “blank” for use with any chosen operating system. Options include Linux (Ubuntu, others) and even Windows can be installed.

Optional Support Services

Network Operators generally need suitable skills, training and support to implement a 4G or 5G network. If you require a support contract from CableFree, please ask for a quotation.

For Further Information

Please Contact Us for more information on our exciting range of solutions using 5G-NR 5G Private or Public Networks.