
Supermicro short-frame server targets telco deployments of 5G
New short-depth server SuperServer 2U provides computational power in peripheral micro-data centers. The firm said it aims to help telecom companies adopt open systems to support border computing. Supermicro is modeling a short frame server towards 5G networks to help telcos push virtualization to run on open systems. The 2U device is part of the Supermicro Ultra SuperServer product range. At 22.7 inches, the short-rack cloud server for small-scale data centers and supports the telecom industry's transition to the open radio access network technology. Telecom operators need servers with enough bandwidth and security when they make the move, but most common servers aren't optimized for 5G applications, said Allen Leibovitch, marketing manager. Supermicro's premium product said.