Ericsson has successfully completed a 5G Cloud RAN call running on an HPE ProLiant Compute DL110 Gen12 server powered by Intel’s new Xeon 6 SoC, marking a major step in the evolution of Open RAN and cloud-native network infrastructure. The test demonstrates how telecom operators can deploy high-performance, scalable 5G networks using open, multivendor platforms — combining Ericsson’s Cloud RAN software, HPE’s purpose-built telecom servers, and Intel’s AI-enabled processors on Red Hat OpenShift.
This milestone highlights the readiness of Ericsson’s Cloud RAN to operate on cutting-edge cloud-native platforms, supporting software portability across processor generations. The result enables operators to simplify network deployment, maximize ROI, extend hardware lifecycles, and increase operational agility. Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC brings integrated vRAN and AI acceleration, boosting performance-per-watt for intelligent network management, while HPE’s 6G-ready servers are optimized for Cloud RAN applications.
The collaboration underscores Ericsson’s commitment to open, flexible Cloud RAN ecosystems, helping CSPs accelerate 5G deployments with broad hardware options. By leveraging Kubernetes-based Red Hat OpenShift, the solution empowers operators to modernize networks at scale. Ericsson, HPE, and Intel will continue their close collaboration as they prepare CSPs for future Open RAN deployments.
- Ericsson completes 5G Cloud RAN call on HPE DL110 Gen12 server with Intel Xeon 6 SoC
- Ericsson Cloud RAN runs on Red Hat OpenShift cloud-native platform
- Intel Xeon 6 SoC provides vRAN and AI acceleration for intelligent network management
- HPE servers are 6G-ready and optimized for Cloud RAN performance and efficiency
- Milestone demonstrates industrial readiness for open, scalable Cloud RAN networks
“This achievement demonstrates our continued progress in industrializing Cloud RAN and delivering on the promise of open and high-performing networks,” said Johan Hultell, Head of Product Line Cloud and Purpose Built 5G RAN, Business Area Networks, Ericsson.