Data centers on the Edge

Data Centers On The Edge
Presented by: Steven Carlini
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Digital traffic is expanding annually by 23%+, creating the need to scale
digital infrastructure
..by 2018
8.6 Zettabytes of IP Traffic
that’s 8,600,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes

3
By 2018ds
2 Billion Internet users
21 Billion network devices
1.3 Million video views per min
500GB created / flight
Sources: Cloud Index Report 2014
Intel
Growth is driven by the connected users and the Internet of Things

Typical data center architecture
20-40 servers/racks
1 Gbps

Over-subscription is the root cause of bandwidth limiting
160 Gbps
40 Gbps
1:4
oversubscription
1:100 oversubscription
rate not uncommon, with
reported cases of 1:240
Core
switch
Top of
the rack
switch
Aggregation
switch
20 Gbps
1:2
oversubscription
40 servers/rack

Bandwidth is very expensive

Typical cloud network

Localized data centers are positioned at the network edge, placing
computing power in close proximity to data and users
• Gather massive information from “local things”
• Provide significant local computational power
• Store and deliver high bandwidth content to users

Latency requirements vary by application

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There are three ways to add edge computing

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Local Device applications

Content Distribution Network (CDN)
“an interconnected system of
computers on the Internet that provides
Web content rapidly to numerous users
by duplicating the content on multiple
servers and directing the content to
users based on proximity.”
Localized data center application

IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things): Exploration

Retail and Branch Office:

Colocation:
Regional data center application

Localized data centers (1-10 IT racks) are going to be an important part of
the market
Local devices:
• Limited processing and storage
• Deployment is ‘immediate’
• Suitable for home or small office applications
Localized 1-10 Rack data centers:
• Significant processing and storage
• Fast to deploy in existing environments
• Suitable for a broad base of applications requiring low latency
and/or high bandwidth
Regional data centers:
• Unlimited’ processing and storage
• Longer to construct due to permitting and local compliance issues
• Suitable for applications that can tolerate some latency

Industry analysts agree
"Localized or micro data centers are a fact of life, but by applying a
self-contained, scalable and remotely managed solution and process,
CIOs can reduce costs, improve agility, and introduce new levels of
compliance and service continuity. Creating micro data centers is
something companies have done for years, but often in an ad hoc
manner.”
Gartner, "Apply a Self-Contained Solution to Micro Data Centers", David
Cappuccio, 26 January 2015 Document #G00268769

Cloud architects agree
" Micro Datacenters, also known by the adorable name "cloudlets,"
as a key concept for optimizing the performance and usefulness of
mobile and other networked devices via the cloud. Service providers
have embraced this vision most strongly from the start, but it won't be
long before enterprise IT pros will likely do the same”
Microsoft Research distinguished scientist Victor Bahl

In addition to reduced latency, data center managers have goals when
deploying on the edge
Increase:
• Consistency across applications
• Reliability through integrated solutions and factory production versus
‘stick built’
• Ease of regulatory compliance
Reduce:
• One-time engineering
• Unique training requirements
• Troubleshooting time
Minimize:
• On-site work, testing, or commissioning
• Custom programming
• Human error

Comparison across Localized Data Center solutions

Our solutions are compatible with a broad set of IT equipment
For installation of the IT equipment, the customer has a
choice:
• Self-install
• System integrator installs on customer site
• System integrator installs in their factory and ships to
customer site

Solution – Configured to Order, integrated system
Configure to Order

Engineered as a system
• Integrated look and feel – uniform color, displays, style
• Rules based architecture
• “Out-of-the-box” management and diagnostics
• Auto-discovery and configuration of devices
• System-level design and planning tools
• System-level performance
specifications
• System-level testing
• Ability to manage capacity and redundancy levels of cooling, power, and rack space
down to the rack U-level
Configure to Order

Automated design and configuration tools
Configure to Order

Solution -
A micro data center is a self contained, secure
computing environment that includes all the
storage, processing and networking required to
run the customer’s applications. It ships in a single
enclosure and includes all necessary power,
cooling, security, and associated management
tools (DCIM). Micro data centers are assembled
and tested in a factory environment.
Our definition of micro data center: We believe strongly this
represents is where industry thinking is heading
Micro Data Center

Broad portfolio of micro data center physical
infrastructure solutions
Micro Data Center

NetBotz Security and
Environmental Monitoring
> Surveillance Cameras
> Alarm beacon
> Temp. &Hum. sensors
> Smoke detector
> Leak Rope Sensor
Fan-assisted cooling
Metered rack
PDU with remote
monitoring
Symmetra UPS with
remote management
StruxureWare Data Center
Expert software for remote
management and real-time
monitoring
IT equipment can be installed
in an office space without the
cost of building a dedicated IT
room
Superior sound proofing
on all interior surfaces.
Clean, decorative exterior
to match office decor
Optimized for Office Environments Features
and Components
Micro Data Center

Ruggedized Features and Components
NetBotz Security and
Environmental Monitoring
> Surveillance Cameras
> Alarm beacon
> Temp. &Hum. sensors
> Smoke detector
> Leak Rope Sensor
InRow self-contained, active DX cooling
with monitoring, controls, and display
Switched and
metered rack
PDU with remote
monitoring
Fire-rated and
sealed cable
entries Symmetra UPS with
remote management
Multi-point locking door
and Netbotz Rack
Access proximity card
locking system
StruxureWare Data Center
Expert software for remote
management and real-time
monitoring
>Superior physical protection
with
heavy gauge steel construction
>Thermally Insulated walls keep
cold air in and hot air out
>Wall construction provides
superior sound attenuation
>Front and rear access with
180° doors
Micro Data Center

Micro data centers have options for even higher security
• Ruggedized enclosures
• Lockable enclosures
• Biometric options
• Access monitoring
• Breach notifications
Micro Data Center

Localized data centers are cost effective if they can leverage stranded
capacity - $5 per watt versus $11 per watt
Regional data center costs:
1MW Tier 1 data center: $10.8/watt
Localized data center costs:
Leveraging existing switchgear,
cooling, no raised floor…
$5/watt for a 1 rack complete solution
Secure cabinet, UPS, management

• Increased Security
• Compatible with any IT
• Fast and Easy to Design and Deploy
Localized data centers provide benefits on “the edge”
Micro Data Center
Configure to Order

Schneider Electric equips an IT reseller micro data center Micro Data Center

US sporting goods retail chain – Micro Data Center
applications
Micro Data Center

Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Micro Data Center

Schneider Electric’s localized data centers enable the Internet of Things (IoT)
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Micro Data Center
1-10 rack data centers available as
configure to order or prefabricated micro
• Increased security
• Compatible with any IT
• Fast and easy to design and deploy in existing environments
• Reduced latency
• Easily managed

THANK YOU.
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