Enhancing Edge Computing with the New Intel Xeon D2800/D2700 Series Processor - Lanner Electronics | Network Appliance | uCPE SD-WAN| MEC Server | Intelligent Edge Appliance

In the dynamic field of enterprise networks, edge computing has emerged as a crucial technology, accelerating processing and response times vital for digital services. Central to this advancement is the need for powerful and efficient processors deployed at the edge, offering reduced latency, improved reliability, enhanced security, and bandwidth optimization.

Introducing the Intel Xeon D2800/D2700 Series Processors

The Intel Xeon D2800/D2700 series offers robust and scalable computing power tailored for edge computing. Engineered to meet the rising demands of decentralized data processing, these processors facilitate computation near data sources. Key attributes include advanced I/O capabilities, high-speed memory support, and integrated networking technologies, all optimized within a power-efficient framework essential for remote and constrained environments.

Intel® Xeon D Evolution

When comparing the Intel Xeon D2800/D2700 series to its predecessors, such as the D1500 series, several improvements stand out:

• Performance Enhancements:
  The Intel Xeon D2800/D2700 series offers a higher core count, going up to 22 cores, compared to the maximum of 8 cores in the D1500 series. This increase allows for more robust parallel processing capabilities which are essential for handling multiple edge computing tasks simultaneously.
   
• Network I/O and Expansion Capabilities:
  The Intel Xeon D2800/D2700 series introduces advanced network features to cater to the emerging demands of 5G networks. These include integrated 10 GbE and 100G Intel® Quick Assist Technology, offering significant improvements over the previous generation. The platform supports double the number of DIMMs, higher capacity DIMMs, and boasts 32x PCIe 4.0 lanes, compared to the 24 PCIe 3.0 and 8 PCIe 2.0 lanes in the D1500 series. Enhancements also extend to higher-end SATA III, USB 3.0, and expanded QuickAssist options.
   
• Energy Efficiency: Despite its superior performance features, the Intel Xeon D2800/D2700 series maintains a low power envelope, essential for edge computing scenarios with limited power availability.

Lanner’s Network Appliances powered by Intel Xeon D2800/2700 Processors

The Lanner NCA-4035 is based on Intel Xeon D-2800/2700 optimized for delivering ultra-low power consumption and robust performance. It includes DDR4 memory up to 256GB, 10x GbE RJ45 with 2 Pairs LAN Bypass, 4x 10G SFP+ or 4x 25G SFP28 and 1x NIC module slot, making it ideal for uCPE, SASE, NGFW, IPS/IDS, and DDoS prevention. This appliance comes with a PCI-E slot for FPGA, GPU support, and Intel® QuickAssist Technology to enhance network performance.

Featuring a compact short-depth chassis, the Lanner ECA-4035 is equipped with a 8 ~22-core Intel® Xeon® D-2800/2700 processor. It includes DDR4 memory up to 256GB, 8x 10G SFP+, 2x 25G SFP28 and 1x OCP 3.0 slot, making it ideal for MEC Servers, DU/CU server for 5G Open RAN, and other Edge AI applications. Designed for remote edge data center, the ECA-4035 supports a wide operating temperature range from -40~65 ºC and offers a PCI-E slot for FPGA, GPU, or optional IEEE 1588v2 SynE expansion. It also incorporates Intel® QuickAssist Technology to enhance network performance.

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