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

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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

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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


Sagrada Familia Barcelona Micro Data Center

Schneider Electric’s localized data centers enable the Internet of Things (IoT)


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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