tl;dr: The Dell PowerEdge R670, powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, drives significant telecom innovation and empowers providers to modernize their networks. Successful testing with Samsung’s core workloads confirms its ability to deliver major performance gains, exceptional scalability, and reliable high-throughput for future-ready core infrastructures that move progress forward.
Telecom networks form the backbone of our connected future, and innovation is key to meeting rising demands. That’s why the recent successful testing of Samsung’s core workloads on the Intel-powered Dell PowerEdge R670 server stands as a pivotal milestone. With its advanced Intel processing platforms and industry-leading features, the PowerEdge R670 proves itself as a trailblazing solution for high-performance, scalable telecom applications.
Designed for core innovation
The Dell PowerEdge R670 is a 1U rackmount server built with precision to address the complex demands of modern data centers, cloud environments, and core network infrastructures. Its design, optimized for efficiency, density, and uncompromising performance, provides a solid foundation for even the most demanding telecom applications.
Next-level Intel processing power
At the heart of the R670 lies Intel’s cutting-edge Intel® Xeon® processors with E-Cores and P-Cores. These processors support up to 144 cores per CPU, delivering high compute density to tackle intensive core networking tasks. The combination of Intel’s Xeon 6 processing power with the R670’s architecture equips this server to manage high-throughput workloads, such as packet processing and telecom signaling, seamlessly.
Memory made for speed and scale
Speed and reliability are essential for telecom applications, and the R670 excels in both areas. It supports advanced DDR5 RDIMM memory, ensuring fast data access and responsiveness. Additionally, the server features Compute Express Link (CXL) memory expansion capabilities, enabling telecom providers to scale their memory resources seamlessly as their needs evolve, all while maintaining top performance.
Storage optimized for read-intensive workloads
Storage is another critical factor in core network applications, and the Dell PowerEdge R670 excels in providing robust, high-capacity solutions. With support for Very Read Intensive (VRI) QLC NVMe drives, the R670 achieves exceptional storage density and efficiency. These ultra-reliable drives are available in high capacities, delivering on the dual demands of data density and frequent read operations essential to core networks. From ensuring rapid data retrieval to sustaining traffic-heavy telecom loads, these drives integrate seamlessly with the R670, marking an important win for the server’s compatibility and scalability.
Networking and connectivity advancements
Telecom Core environments demand robust networking solutions, and the R670 delivers with its cutting-edge connectivity options. Featuring next-generation Open Compute Project (OCP) NIC 3.0 adapters, the server supports Quad 25GbE and Dual/Quad 100GbE network configurations, ensuring unmatched bandwidth for high-volume core traffic. Additionally, NVIDIA BlueField DPUs enhance specialized telecom workloads, such as network function virtualization (NFV), making the R670 an adaptable and future-ready solution.
Purpose-built for telecom progress
The PowerEdge R670 isn’t just a server—it’s a promise of empowerment for telecom providers seeking to modernize their core infrastructures. Its compact 1U design ensures better rack space utilization for data centers and enterprise environments, while its technical capabilities make it well-suited for scale-intensive applications such as 5G rollouts and core network orchestration.
Results that inspire confidence
Samsung’s recent testing validated the R670’s capabilities across demanding telecom workloads, revealing significant performance gains. After a meticulous comparison between this latest server generation and the one from two previous generations, Samsung found significant improvements in mobile core workloads. They recorded a 2.67 times performance improvement for call processing and an impressive 3.2 times improvement for data processing.
The overall results demonstrated three critical benefits:
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- High Throughput: Intel’s powerful Xeon® 6 Processors with E-cores, combined with Samsung’s reliable storage, ensured the server remained responsive under heavy core traffic.
- Scalable Performance: The R670 provided seamless scaling options, creating flexibility for future growth.
- Telecom-Grade Reliability: Its robust design proved capable of sustaining mission-critical network operations with minimal latency.
The PowerEdge R670’s ability to deliver such substantial performance boosts is a clear signal of its value to telecom operators.
Boyoung Yoon, Vice President and Head of Call Software R&D, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics:
“By working closely with Dell, we have successfully demonstrated the capabilities of Samsung’s 5G Core solution on the latest Dell servers, delivering enhanced processing efficiency. We look forward to expanding these gains to drive greater scalability and to further optimize resource utilization throughout advanced network environments.”
The PowerEdge R670 in action
For telecom providers striving to stay ahead in a competitive and rapidly evolving market, the PowerEdge R670 offers unmatched advantages:
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- Real-World Benefits: From enabling smooth 25GbE core traffic flows to optimizing memory expansion for increased user demand, the R670 improves both efficiency and scalability while offering exceptional computing density.
- Engineered for the Future: As Communications Service Providers (CSPs) create smarter networks, their data centers play a critical role. The rise of AI, especially large language models (LLMs) acting on vast data sets, is driving unprecedented infrastructure demands. CSPs must balance high performance with energy efficiency, and Dell PowerEdge servers excel at this. The PowerEdge R670 with Intel® Xeon® 6 processors enhance data processing, supports emerging tech, and improves customer experiences.
- Performance You Can Rely On: Whether it’s intense packet processing or high-density storage needs, the server’s powerful architecture delivers dependable results.
Partnering in progress
The Dell PowerEdge R670 showcases the impact of collaboration and purposeful innovation. Its role in Samsung’s successful testing is more than a proof point—it’s a signal to telecom providers globally that they can rely on Dell’s Intel-driven technologies to modernize and elevate their operations.
At Dell, we believe empowering telecom networks with scalable, future-ready solutions leads to progress—not just in technology but for communities and lives around the world. The R670 proves that vision is already within reach, offering telecom providers everything they need to meet today’s demands and build tomorrow’s networks.
A bright future starts now
Samsung’s positive outcome with the PowerEdge R670 represents a leap forward for telecom innovation. But this is just the beginning. For organizations looking to transform their core infrastructures, the technology is here, the results are proven, and the opportunities are boundless. Together, we can move forward, leveraging the power of technology to empower progress for everyone.
