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5G & Networking

"Internet of Everything" Is No Longer Out of Reach

5G & Networking

"Internet of Everything" Is No Longer Out of Reach

In the 5G era, from Radio Access Network (RAN), Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), to Evolved Packet Core (EPC), it is the ideal choice to adopt an x86 server platform with high application flexibility, reliability, and availability to create the right 5G application environment and pursue the lowest capital expenditures (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx). It also fully implements the core spirit of Software-Defined Network (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV).

5G network not only brings greater bandwidth but also lays the foundation for the connection of everything. The frequently changing 5G specifications, the need to gradually shift from 4G, and the sharp increase in the number of small cells due to the millimeter-wave frequency band (mmWave) have forced 5G base cells to shift to COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) general-purpose hardware architecture to achieve both low-cost and high-flexibility solutions. The rise of edge computing and container technology has allowed real-time applications to move from cloud data centers to edge nodes, giving birth to the Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) platform providing computing and storage services for terminal users nearby. In addition to the 10Gb/s bandwidth, it achieves a service response time of "less than one millisecond latency."

Therefore, due to many deployments and different outdoor application environments, the 5G small base cells and edge computing servers require powerful computing performance to meet future upgrade requirements, industrial-grade reliability, and durability to ensure operational stability. In addition to hardware that can withstand harsh environments, when the operating system is damaged, or software problems cause abnormal processes. A remote management system that can perform out-of-band (OOB) operations are also required.

Security and upload speed are the top priorities of the Internet of Things. When everything is connected to the Internet, security will be the most important part of managers. The security of 5G is far superior to WiFi, which is a natural fit of the Internet of Things. In addition, IoT edge devices often upload data to the cloud. The current average upload bandwidth of 4G is 8-50Mbps, while 5G is as high as 25-100Mbps, which is more suitable for IoT applications. DFI products also support optional 5G modules.

DFI's rich experience in industrial computers has a high degree of flexibility to customize products for different customer application scenarios. RemoGuard cloud management platform can easily monitor and control all local and remote devices with integrated real-time display, timely warning, and one-key recovery. Therefore, DFI is the most suitable partner for your future expansion of 5G.

Learn more at Intel's website: https://networkbuilders.intel.com/ecosystem/dfi 

Why DFI

Industrial Motherboards

Diversified Industrial-grade 5G Solutions to Meet the Needs of Different Harsh Environments

The small cells and edge computing servers in the 5G era urgently need fast and straightforward industrial-grade motherboard solutions. Many 5G small cells and edge computing servers are often deployed in relatively harsh and space-constrained environments. The processor must also support a wide temperature, and the motherboard must also follow industrial specifications, which are by no means the standard server products can be competent.

DFI's industrial-grade motherboards cover many standard sizes and provide various traditional products, covering from Pico-ITX, 3.5" SBC, 4" SBC, Mini-ITX, microATX, ATX to EATX, to meet the versatile needs of customers. And for specific applications, customized products can be tailored.

#5G product list introduction : https://pages.dfi.com/dfi-5g-supported-product-list

 

The Main Force of Edge Computing With Both High Performance and High Availability

DFI launched a series of industrial-grade server motherboards with embedded Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC processors, which can bring a high performance not inferior to available commercial servers, and have high durability and availability against harsh environments. In conjunction with DFI's RemoGuard cloud management platform, it further improves the operating efficiency and service quality of edge computing servers and enhances the new user experience in the 5G era.

DFI also has a small motherboard equipped with Intel Atom and AMD embedded Ryzen processors. It is designed to increase network transmission and speed up cloud services that require an immediate response. It improves computing performance, reduces power consumption, and has rich expansion capabilities and upgrade flexibility conducive for integration into 5G small cells.

The combination of artificial intelligence and edge computing, such as real-time image analysis, handles a vast data computing load and needs to maintain a stable speed and quality. It also relies on an industrial-grade server motherboard that can provide high-performance. DFI's industrial-grade server motherboards have high performance and high availability and support legacy I/O interfaces such as PCI and ISA. It seamlessly integrates with the current application environment and ensures customers' long-term return on investment (ROI) in peripheral equipment.

System-On-Modules
Industrial Computers