Intel® Select Solutions for Virtual Radio Access Network (vRAN)
The Intel® Select Solutions for vRAN offer operators a streamlined path to deployment, with validated stacks of hardware and software built in conjunction with other industry leaders for flexible performance and rock-solid security. The solution offers three operating environments to choose from: Red Hat, Wind River, or VMware.
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Intel® Select Solutions for vRAN Base and Plus Hardware Configurations
| Ingredient | Intel® Select Solutions for vRAN Base Configuration Hardware | Intel® Select Solutions for vRAN Plus Configuration Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Gold 5318N processor (one socket, 20 cores) or higher SKUs |
3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Gold 6338N processor (one socket, 32 cores) or higher SKUs |
| Memory | 128 GB (16 GB DIMM/Channel recommended) | |
| Intel® Ethernet Controller: | 1x E810-CAM2 or CAM1 based NIC for 100Gb/s throughput: e.g., 1x E810-XXVDA4 or 1x E810-CQDA2 | 2x E810-CAM2 or CAM1 based NIC for 200Gb/s throughput: e.g., 2x E810-XXVDA4 or 1x E810-2CQDA2 |
| Acceleration | 1x Intel® vRAN Dedicated Accelerator ACC100 Intel QAT (optional) | |
| Storage (SSD/NVMe) | At least 2x 480 GB for boot (Intel® SSD, Intel® Optane™ SSD, or M.2 equivalent) | |