Solution Brief

Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Server and VMware Telco Cloud Platform
RAN Solution for 5G Radio Access Networks
Integrated Lenovo and VMware Solution
Lenovo and VMware have successfully integrated and tested VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN on theAMD-powered Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 server. The combination of the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3Server and VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN is a compelling solution for Communication ServiceProviders looking for a highly scalable horizontal platform to host their RAN functions as they embark on
their evolutionary journey from Legacy RAN to vRAN to O-RAN. As we stand on the cusp of thevirtualized 5G RAN, the solution provided by the 2 companies is ideal for the mass deployment ofvirtualized Distributed Units (DU) in a 5G network rollout.
The horizontal design coupled with operational consistency remove business uncertainties derived fromintroducing new virtualization technologies to a traditional proprietary-hardware-centric RAN
environment, enabling Communication Service Providers to accelerate innovation speed, deploy 5Gservices fast, and scale the services as customers’ demands grow.
In addition to RAN network elements, the combination of the new Lenovo Server and VMware Telco
Cloud Platform RAN is also well suited to hosting Edge-native applications for residential and corporate
customers.
In the ever-evolving landscape of cellular communication, the solution offered by Lenovo and VMware
stands as a beacon of innovation, promising to reshape how we connect and communicate in a world
that's constantly on the move. As rich content providers continue to push boundaries, this solution
emerges as the bridge that links aspiration to realization, empowering networks to rise to the occasion
and deliver connectivity that's not just fast, but also robust, secure, and sustainable.

Benefits for Mobile Operators
Power Efficiency, Sustainability and Performance
The Lenovo ThinkEdge S3455 V3 hosts a single socket AMD Siena Server, designed for the performanceper-Watt needs of Telco Edge applications, with up to 64 power-efficient cores. Combined with thevirtualization and container management layer provided by VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN, mobile
operators will be able to build out a highly efficient private cloud optimized for power efficiency,sustainability and performance.

Security and Reliability
To enhance overall security posture, VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN provides intrinsic security,

where security is programmable, automated, and context-aware, with consistent security policies
applied across distributed RAN sites, minimizing the risk of configuration errors or other changes that
expose vulnerabilities.
With VMware’s intrinsic security, each vRAN function is isolated within the virtualization layer,
separating the management of the virtualization plane from other systems. The horizontal design of theplatform combined with intrinsic security makes the platform flexible to run various vRAN functions
across distributed RAN sites yet more secure than the conventional parameter-based and reactive
security measures.
The Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 server is designed to meet the security and requirements for the Telcoedge. It is ruggedized and NEB3 compliant, shock and vibration resistant, and it has extended
temperature support up to 55 Degrees C. With lockable security bezel, tamper detection and encryptedstorage your data is safe, on unauthorized access the encryption key is deleted rendering all informationon the system immediately inaccessible.

Designed for Profitable, Large-Scale Deployments
The combined solution supports rapid, automated deployment for thousands of Telco edge locations.
With VMware’s Telco Cloud Automation operators can accelerate network service time-to-market witha simplified vendor-neutral and standard-compliant approach for designing and onboarding network
functions and services.
Lenovo XClarity integrates into leading platforms, orchestration and IT services to provide fullequipment insights and system management capabilities.

Edge Services
VMWare Telco Cloud Platform RAN is designed to allow Communication Service Providers and theircustomers to develop custom 5G services at RAN sites, providing a tool for Communication ServiceProviders to offer superior edge computing services compared to hyperscalers. This is achieved byallowing 5G services, developed on and delivered from VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN, to directly
access ultra-high speed 5G networks end-to-end, from the consumer of the services all way up to thecore of the network, making RAN to be truly modernized and transformed into a 5G multi-services hub.

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Lenovo: Lenovo AMD EPYC servers | Lenovo USVMware: https://telco.vmware.com/products/telco-cloud-platform-ran.html*Based on 3rd party testing