AUTOMATISIERTE VBUC-KONFIGURATION IMS-1551

Manage up to 500 virtualized baseband units from a single 1U appliance with the INGRAM SERVICES Automated VBUC Configuration System. Powered by an Intel Xeon D-2141I processor and 64GB of ECC memory, this system delivers centralized control for 5G and LTE networks with hardware-grade security.

Overview

The IMS-1551 is a purpose-built configuration and management platform for virtualized baseband units (vBBUs) in modern telecom infrastructures. It runs an optimized Linux distribution with proprietary IMS Configuration Software, accessible via web GUI, RESTful API, or CLI. The appliance supports O-RAN and 3GPP standards, ensuring seamless integration with leading hypervisors such as VMware ESXi and KVM for vBBU orchestration.

What stands out

• Dual redundant 500W hot-swap power supplies for uninterrupted operation
• Hardware Root of Trust, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, and role-based access control
• High-speed storage with two 960GB NVMe SSDs in RAID 1
• Flexible connectivity: 4x 1GbE RJ45, 2x 10GbE SFP+, and dedicated IPMI/BMC management port
• Compact 1U rack-mount form factor for data centers and edge sites

Technical details

• Processor: Intel Xeon D-2141I (8-core, 2.2 GHz)
• Memory: 64GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM (expandable to 128GB)
• Storage: 2x 960GB NVMe SSDs in RAID 1
• Network: 4x 1GbE RJ45, 2x 10GbE SFP+
• Management: Dedicated 1GbE RJ45 (IPMI/BMC)
• Scalability: Manages up to 500 virtualized baseband units
• Security: TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, Hardware Root of Trust, Data Encryption
• Compliance: CE, FCC Class A, RoHS, UL Certified

Our verdict

A robust, secure, and scalable solution for telecom operators seeking centralized vBBU configuration and management in 5G/LTE deployments.