INA8505 Enterprise 1U Edge Server for 5G Open vRAN & MEC

IBASE, Taipei, Taiwan, 15.08.2023 - IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a global leader in network appliances and embedded solutions, proudly announces the release of the INA8505 enterprise 1U edge server. Powered by the Intel® Xeon® D-2700 processor and offering versatile connectivity options, this state-of-the-art appliance is specifically designed to excel in demanding 5G Open vRAN & MEC applications such as real-time data analytics, autonomous vehicles, and smart city deployments. It enables full control over resource allocation in the RAN and MEC, and has the potential to seamlessly integrate AI capabilities to dynamically optimize network performance in real time at the edge of the 5G network infrastructure.

The INA8505 delivers unmatched performance, scalability, and efficiency with flexible storage, offering two SATA/NVMe 2.5” HDD/SSD slots, 2x M.2 (M-key) SATA/PCI-E storage slots, and one 16GB/32GB/64GB eMMC. With an FHFL PCI-E (x16) Gen4 (supports 75W) and an FHFL PCI-E (x8) Gen4 (supports 75W) configurable as PCI-E (x16) Gen4 double FHFL (supports 120W), the INA8505 adapts effortlessly into different network environments and meet future demands for increased scalability. It boasts a rich array of I/O connectivity options, including a VGA port from BMC (Aspeed 2600, IPMI 2.0 support), two USB2.0 Type-A ports, an RJ45 console port, and four 25 GbE SFP28 ports, ensuring enhanced adaptability to various connectivity needs.

Designed with front access and a short-depth form factor, the INA8505 is perfect for space-constrained environments, making it convenient to operate, maintain, and integrate into existing infrastructure. Moreover, with GPS time synchronization, NEBS certification and DC power support, the INA8505 is well-suited for critical telecommunications and network deployments.

For more information on how the INA8505 can handle complex edge workloads, see the IBASE whitepaper "5G Open vRAN and MEC".

INA8505 FEATURES

• Intel® Xeon® D-2700 (Ice Lake-D) processor
• 4x DDR4 DIMMs, Max. 256GB RDIMM or Max. 512GB LRDIMM
• 1x GbE RJ45 & 4x 25GbE SFP28 ports on board 
• 2x 2.5” SATA/NVMe hot swappable HDD/SSD 
• Optional for one card:
• 1x PCI-E (x16) Gen4 single-slot for double FHFL interfaces passive cooling, up to 120W
• For two cards: 1x PCI-E (x16) Gen4 single-slot + 1x PCI-E (x8) Gen4 FHFL interfaces passive cooling, up to 75W each
• Optional IPMI 2.0 module
• GPS time synchronizatio
• Supports SyncE and PTP IEEE 1588