MiTAC WS1S11 - Whitestone2 O-RAN CU/DU Edge Server
The MiTAC WS1S11 - Whitestone2 O-RAN CU/DU Edge Server is a compact and highly efficient 1U rackmount solution designed for edge computing in O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) environments. Featuring support for the 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor Edge Enhanced Product Family, it delivers robust performance with a single socket (LGA-4677) that supports up to 205W TDP. The server provides excellent memory capabilities with 8 DDR5 RDIMM slots supporting 4400 MHz speeds across 8 channels per CPU.
For expansion, the WS1S11 is equipped with two PCIe Gen.4 x16 slots (FHHL) and advanced networking options, including up to 6x 25G SFP28 and 4x 10G SFP+ ports or 4x 25G SFP28 and 8x 10G SFP+ ports using Intel's Columbiaville technology.
Additionally, the server includes dual M.2 slots for fast PCIe Gen.3 storage. Power redundancy is ensured with a dual-feed -48VDC 600W power supply, making it a resilient and reliable choice for deployment in edge computing and telecom infrastructures that require high bandwidth, low latency, and scalable compute resources in a compact form factor.
The WS1S11 is designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern telecom and edge computing environments.
Key applications for WS1S11:
- O-RAN Centralized Unit (CU) and Distributed Unit (DU):
The WS1S11 is ideal for use in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) deployments, serving as a Centralized Unit (CU) or Distributed Unit (DU) for 5G networks. It supports efficient data processing and low-latency communication at the edge, enabling faster and more flexible 5G rollouts. - Edge Computing:
Its compact form factor and powerful compute capabilities make it perfect for edge computing scenarios, processing data closer to the source and reducing the need for data transmission to central cloud environments. This is beneficial for applications like real-time analytics, autonomous vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. - Telecom and Networking Infrastructure:
The WS1S11's advanced networking options with multiple high-speed SFP ports and PCIe Gen.4 slots make it well-suited for telecom network infrastructure, delivering the high throughput and low latency required for modern communication networks. - IoT Gateway and AI at the Edge:
Leveraging the powerful CPU and high memory bandwidth, this server can act as an IoT gateway for handling massive data streams from connected devices and running AI inference models directly at the edge, improving decision-making speed for critical IoT applications. - Private 5G Networks:
The server is ideal for enterprises deploying private 5G networks, providing the necessary compute power and networking flexibility to handle communication, control, and data processing for localized and secure 5G network environments.
These applications make the MiTAC WS1S11 - Whitestone2 O-RAN CU/DU Edge Server an essential platform for edge deployments requiring high performance, advanced connectivity, and reliability in telecom and industrial environments.
