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3 Things You Must Know About
Private 5G
What is Private 5G?
More than faster — 3 characteristics help industries realize private network applications
5G is not only a faster mobile communication transmission technology than 4G. The 5G technology developed since 2018 revolves around the three major characteristics of large bandwidth (eMBB), wide connection (mMTC), and ultra-low latency (URLLC). In addition to providing faster mobile network transmission and communication for general consumers, 5G can provide the possibility of a dedicated 5G (P5G, Private 5G) architecture to meet the needs of different industries and enterprises through open architecture, network slicing (Network Slicing), multi-access edge computing (MEC) and other technologies. Private 5G can accelerate enterprises’ digital transformation with a secure 5G private network free from external interference, and can assist industries to move from automation to autonomy.
Why Do We Need Private 5G?
The private 5G network can be said to be specially formulated for enterprise organizations and governments. In addition to the large bandwidth, wide connection and low latency features, 5G also supports network slicing, multi-access edge computing (MEC), etc. It can provide 5G network services that meet specific needs for specific users and devices in a specific area. The private 5G network enables edge devices in various industrial environments to obtain the required data at the right time, and make immediate decisions and actions. It is suitable for manufacturing factories, energy plants, logistics and mining that are highly dependent on efficiency, human resources, and safety.
P5G+X:Private 5G combines edge computing and AI applications
The application of edge computing has already landed in various industries. With artificial intelligence technology, diversified intelligent solutions are flourishing. However, how to connect various edge devices to realize the vision of industrial intellectualization, the private 5G network will play the key technology of the last mile.
A large number of manufacturing equipment and materials in the factory are connected to the factory's private network through 5G signals, and communicate with each other with ultra-low transmission latency. The clustered machines operate autonomously and smoothly among the workstations in the factory building. The goal of lights-out factory is getting closer.
The energy supply is a national security infrastructure, and no power interruption or industrial safety accident is allowed. Through the ultra-high transmission speed of the private 5G network, the remote intelligent management of power generation, power supply and power consumption in the power grid can achieve a balance between power supply stability, public safety, and environmental protection.
Mine pits are not only in harsh environment and prone to industrial safety accidents, but are also mostly located underground in remote areas where it is difficult to deploy communication facilities. However, the extensive coverage and anti-interference features of the private 5G network will make robotic mining possible and reduce the occurrence of human safety accidents.
Logistics has long been an industry that relies on a lot of human resources. With the maturity of autonomous robots and autonomous driving technologies, as well as the high-speed and low-latency wireless transmission capabilities of the private 5G network, logistics companies will be able to provide more immediate delivery services to customers.
How Can ADLINK Help Build Private 5G Solutions?
ADLINK actively participates in the Open Data Center Committee (ODCC) Open Telecom IT Infrastructure (OTII) white-label server project, which sets standards for 5G networks and edge computing. ADLINK's MECS series edge servers are OTII compliant and certified by NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC) Ready and AWS IoT Greengrass. The MECS series edge servers are equipped with self-developed Intel eASIC architecture FEC accelerator cards and clock cards that support IEEE1588 time and frequency synchronization. ADLINK commits to providing multi-functional, cost-effective and scalable COTS 5G solutions to accelerate the deployment of private 5G networks. Partnering with 5G ecosystem partners, ADLINK has achieved a number of successful P5G+X use cases in smart factories, mining, transportation and logistics.
5G Edge Server & FEC Accelerator
MECS-7211
2U Intel Xeon Scalable 5G Edge Server
- Front-accessible interfaces with PCIe slots, easy for deployment and scale up
- Compact design: 450mm depth
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Flexible platform to meet 5G BBU demands
- PCIe expansion: 4x PCIe x16 Gen3 FHFL, 1x PCIe x8 Gen3 HHHL
- Support IEEE 1588v2 on SFP+ port and one SMA header for 1PPS output
MECS-6120
1U Intel Xeon-D 5G Edge Server
- Front-accessible interfaces with PCIe slots, easy for deployment and scale up
- Compact design: 420mm depth
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Flexible platform to meet 5G BBU demands
- Clock sync with GPS/Beidou, IEEE 1588v2 and RS422
- PCIe expansion: 1x PCIe x16 Gen3 & 1x PCIe x8 Gen3 FHFL
PCIe-ACC100
FEC Accelerator
- Integrates Intel® vRAN Dedicated Accelerator ACC100 eASIC device (formerly Mount Bryce)
- Supports 4G Turbo encoding and 5G low-density parity-check (LDPC)
- Low profile PCIe card without additional power supply for various 5G applications at the edge
- Operating temperature: -5°C to +55°C; NEBS compliance ready