Micro Mobile Data Center Solutions in Manufacturing

Schneider Electric offers various micro mobile data center solutions, including SmartBunker, SmartShelter, Micro mobile data center Xpress, and NetShelter. SmartBunker SX caters to traditional IT environments, SmartBunker CX is a sound-proof solution for office environments, SmartBunker FX is a secure and dustproof solution for industrial environments, and SmartShelter Module and Container is a deploy anywhere solution. Schneider Electric offers the Micro mobile data center SX and Micro mobile data center FX solutions through its subsidiary, APC. The Micro mobile data center SX is ideal for data center and edge deployments, whereas the Micro mobile data center FX is a rugged solution that can perform in any environment. These solutions are single-rack and multi-rack infrastructure solutions, and include all the necessary power, cooling, security, and associated management tools assembled in a factory environment.

HPE develops and markets micro mobile data center solutions which are self-contained, single rack, modular, software-defined data centers. These data centers are optimized to provide cloud and hybrid IT applications. The solutions incorporate storage, compute, network, and control automation along with providing security and protection. The company offers three models of micro mobile data centers which differ in resilience, usable space RUs, and power capacity. These models include Model 42–2N, Model 42 N, and Model 23 N. Model 42-2N has 2N power and cooling infrastructure along with 42 RU space.

Huawei offers various micro mobile data center solutions, such as MicroDC 3000H and MicroDC 3000L system configurations. MicroDC 3000H is a 42 U cabinet designed for applications in branches having less than 300 persons. MicroDC 3000L is a 24 U cabinet designed for branches having less than 100 persons. These MicroDC solutions provide pre-assembled hardware and pre-optimized software platforms which integrate facilities, ICT infrastructures, and common enterprise applications into a single package.

Rittal offers micro mobile data centers which provide optimum protection and are suited for SMEs. The company’s product offerings consist of Level A, Level B, and Level E micro mobile data centers. Level A data centers are ready to install with integral cooling. They have inner TS 8 frame structures, having front and rear 19 inch level of racks. Their base comes with ground clearance and provides a high level of security which is tested by well-known institutions. Level B data centers are available in a modular layout and hence, they can be easily installed in rigorous locations.

IBM offers micro mobile data centers that are ideal for edge and IoT applications. The company’s micro mobile data center product named Micro DC XPress is prefabricated, provides customizable configurations, and is available in 24 U and 42 U. The micro mobile data center is rapidly delivered within 2–3 weeks, which further lowers the total deployment cost.

Panduit provides micro mobile data center solutions which offer rapid deployment, increased capacity, and cost-effectiveness. The company’s micro mobile data center solutions are pre-configured and are available in 42 RU dynamic rated MDC, 24 RU dynamic rated MDC, and 42 RU MDC. The 42 RU MDC offered by the company is designed for house switches, firewalls, servers, storage, and UPS equipment of up to 200 devices. The 24 RU MDC offered by the company is designed for house switches, firewalls, servers, storage, and power equipment of up to 30-50 devices within the manufacturing floor. These solutions serve as an end-to-end network hub catering to the demand of manufacturing companies.

Vertiv provides micro mobile data centers which operate at the edge of the network and are critical to businesses. The company provides SmartCabinet to facilitate the deployment of micro mobile data centers with fully integrated enclosures. SmartCabinet is a complete IT infrastructure solution available in three pre-defined configurations of basic, eco, and top, providing options based on the users’ applications and requirements. SmartCabinet is designed for a broad range of applications, such as retail stores, telecommunication sites and branch offices, healthcare, educational institutions, finance, transportation, government, and business process outsourcing firms.

Dataracks offers micro mobile data centers in the standard 19 inch rack size with integrated cooling, security, and power supply options. The company’s micro mobile data center solutions are highly efficient and operate at a PUE of 1.21. They utilize direct expansion or chilled water cooling systems and are equipped with intelligent power distribution units and uninterruptible power supplies.