Mavenir and QCT collaborate with Intel to introduce the QuantaEdge EGX77B-1U short form factor server to support Open RAN deployments.
The QuantaEdge EGX77B-1U is a computer server for Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), characterized by shallow depth (300 mm), low power consumption, high expandability. It features the 4th generation Intel 4G and 5G. Detailed specifications of the EGX77B-1U can be viewed at the Mavenir and QCT booths at Mobile World Congress.
Mavenir is working closely with Intel to leverage and realize the benefits of 4th Generation Intel Xeon processors with Intel vRAN Boost. This close collaboration enabled in-depth optimizations between Mavenir’s Distributed Unit (DU) software, Intel’s processor and the latest advancements in Intel’s FlexRAN reference software for both 4G and 5G. These new capabilities and features will now be available on DU platforms, including the QuantaEdge EGX77B-1U.
Mike Yang, President of QCT, said: “ QCT is excited to collaborate with leading partners in the wireless ecosystem, such as Mavenir and Intel, to enable innovations leveraging 5G Open RAN. By providing standards-compliant, cost-effective and robust open platforms, QCT is committed to powering a diversity of innovative applications not only at the data center but also at the edge.
“ Mavenir and QCT are at the forefront of industry innovation, offering high-level Open RAN software and DU platforms powered by Intel’s latest vRAN processor with Intel vRAN Boost – the first vRAN processor in the world. world with fully integrated acceleration,” said Cristina Rodriguez, vice president and general manager of Intel’s Wireless Access Networking business. “ Our collaboration reflects a shared commitment to providing flexible solutions designed to meet the widely varying form factor, power consumption and environmental requirements of global markets. »
Pardeep Kohli, CEO of Mavenir, said: “ Mavenir is excited about this strategic collaboration with QCT and Intel. This new optimized, high-capacity server (1U chip-down edge server) expands our portfolio of options and our range of Open RAN solutions, while capitalizing on the complementary strengths of each of our respective companies. »
The two companies will continue to collaborate and work to meet customer demands for a diversity of industry-leading performance and cost-optimized options in the design, delivery and deployment of open 5G network solutions.
SOURCE: Businesswire