Adtran has launched a high-availability edge platform designed to support AI inference and agentic AI applications. The Ensemble Cloudlet multi-node system is intended for environments where low latency and secure local processing are required, such as industrial and enterprise settings.

The platform creates a single logical cloud using a minimum of two nodes, featuring distributed storage and automated failover. The Cloudlet OS installs directly on bare-metal servers, automatically configuring inter-node networking and shared storage pools upon activation. Management is handled through the Ensemble EdgeView orchestration tool, which supports zero-touch deployment.

The system includes GPU-based acceleration to handle AI workloads alongside traditional networking and security tasks. It supports live migration of services to ensure continuity during hardware issues or maintenance. Adtran stated the architecture is designed to reduce the need for specialised on-site staff by automating the assembly and protection of the cluster.

“The nodes build their own shared storage, form their own network paths and protect their own workloads the moment they come online,” said Christoph Glingener, Chief Technology Officer of Adtran.

The multi-node solution is an expansion of Adtran’s existing software portfolio, which is currently used in vRouter and single-node deployments. The company positions the platform as a scalable foundation for service providers and enterprises looking to deploy AI at the edge without the complexity of manual storage and failover configuration.

More information can be found at Ensemble Cloudlet multi-node.