Schneider Electric : Ruggedizing the Edge
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Schneider Electric : Ruggedizing the Edge
The number of applications for micro mobile data centres capable of operating anywhere at any time are only on the rise . Garner explains just a few of the avenues that Schneider Electric is pursuing .
Retail “ For organisations working within the retail sector , Schneider Electric has developed a firstof-its-kind EcoStruxure Micro Data Centre in a 6U wall mount model , designed to support large edge servers in a low-profile cabinet that maximises floor space . Shipped fully integrated and ready to deploy , this certified and preintegrated solution provides users with a complete IT solution within a secure enclosure , increases uptime and protection for businesscritical retail applications .”
HPC “ To support high performance computing ( HPC ) applications at the edge , we ’ ve also developed the industry ’ s first liquidcooled micro data centre in partnership with Iceotope and Avnet . Sealed at the chassis level and including Lenovo servers , the new solution enables GPU-intensive artificial intelligence ( AI ), machine learning ( ML ), and HPC workloads to be deployed in close proximity to the location of data generation and use , regardless of how harsh the environment is .”
Lenovo and Stratus . A great example of the benefits of micro data centres in industrial environments is Schneider Electric ’ s 5G-test site at its Le Vaudreuil factory in France .
“ Here we are piloting a digital transformation solution with Orange and the trials use our EcoStruxure Micro Data Centre solutions to support two use cases : augmented reality ( AR ) for maintenance activities and the implementation of a telepresence robot for remote visits .”
Customised outdoor environments “ Finally , for ruggedized outdoor environments , a great example of our micro data centre solutions is at the world-famous Sagrada Família , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . The custom and pre-integrated micro data centre enables site operators to manage the church ’ s security and effectively control the millions of visitors that come to visit each year .
Furthermore , due to the on-going construction at the basilica , the micro data centre was designed for durability and security , with electrical , IT and mechanical infrastructure that can be disconnected and moved when necessary , ensuring that construction and tourist visits can continue , uninterrupted .”
Industrial environments “ To support the convergence of IT and OT in industrial and manufacturing environments Schneider Electric has also created a range of pre-integrated industrial edge reference designs , co-developed with AVEVA ,
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