Lanner Electronics is announcing plans to offer solutions and support for new NVIDIA Compact Aerial RAN Computer (ARC-Compact), extending NVIDIA AI Aerial which already is set to power high-density AI-RAN deployments using NVIDIA Grace Hopper and NVIDIA Grace Blackwell-based Aerial RAN Computer systems.  ARC-Compact enables AI-RAN deployment at cell sites where space and power are at a premium and RAN-Centric workloads dominate. These systems collectively provide support for both centralized and distributed AI-RAN.

NVIDIA ARC-Compact, is a low-power, compact solution architected for distributed AI-RAN deployments and ideal for the telecom industry as it transitions towards AI-native wireless networks.,  Leveraging Lanner’s established expertise in the design and manufacturing of high-performance, ruggedized edge computing platforms, Lanner is building systems to facilitate the deployment of NVIDIA ARC-Compact, in cellular networks , offering the right power, performance and form factors suited for cell sites.

Lanner’s Value Proposition for NVIDIA ARC-Compact Integration

Lanner Electronics specializes in offering robust, telecom-grade hardware solutions engineered for edge deployments, positioning Lanner as a strategic partner for the implementation of NVIDIA ARC-Compact. This innovative platform integrates the NVIDIA Grace CPU C1, featuring 72 high-performance, power-efficient Arm Neoverse V2 cores, alongside the NVIDIA L4 Tensor Core GPU and NVIDIA ConnectX-7 NIC, addressing demanding AI and 5G vRAN workloads. Lanner’s hardware engineering expertise ensures ARC-Compact’s adherence to the stringent requirements of cellular site deployments, including:

  • Compact Form Factor Compliance: Lanner’s edge server designs accommodate the space-constrained nature of cellular site installations, aligning with the compact physical specifications of the ARC-Compact.
  • Power Efficiency Optimization: Lanner platforms are designed to support the low TDP envelope of the ARC-Compact, enabling sustainable and cost-effective AI-RAN deployments.
  • Ruggedization and Environmental Hardening: Lanner’s solutions are engineered for operation across extended temperature ranges and comply with relevant global telecommunications standards, ensuring reliable performance in challenging outdoor environments.