Use case · Edge and micro data centres
Edge data centres for factories and remote sites.
Put compute next to production equipment without converting a room. A container edge data centre arrives tested, connects to power and fibre, and keeps running when the wider network does not.
- 25 to 50 kWTypical edge load
- N+1Power and cooling
- 12 to 14 weeksOrder to site
The situation
IT that has to sit next to production
Vision inspection, robotics, MES and plant analytics need low latency and must keep running when the office network or internet link does not.
Latency
Machine vision and control loops need compute within metres, not hundreds of kilometres.
Availability
A network outage must not stop the production line.
Data on site
Production data and recipes stay inside the plant.
Why a container fits
An edge data centre without building work
- Placed outdoors on a slab next to the plant, with no room to convert
- Sealed, IP55 enclosure with no windows, protected from dust and humidity
- Monitoring integrates with your BMS or SCADA over SNMP or Modbus
- Plant and IT space are separated, so maintenance staff do not enter the IT area
- Moves with the plant if production relocates
Recommended configuration
A typical factory edge unit
| IT load | 25 to 50 kW |
|---|---|
| Cabinets | 2 to 6 × 42U |
| Redundancy | N+1 power and cooling |
| Cooling | In-row DX, free cooling option in cold climates |
| Monitoring | DCIM with BMS or SCADA integration |
| Lead time | 12 to 14 weeks from order |
FAQ
Edge data centres: questions
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Request a budget priceWhat is the difference between an edge and a micro data centre?
A micro data centre is usually a single cabinet. An edge data centre in a container holds several cabinets with full power, cooling, fire and security systems, for 25 kW and more.
Can it connect to our SCADA or BMS?
Yes. Sensors and alarms integrate over SNMP and Modbus, so the unit appears in your existing control systems.
Who maintains it at a remote plant?
Maintenance is delivered locally through the manufacturers' certified service partners in your country, under a defined service agreement.
Budget price
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