Schneider Electric has developed a ruggedised micro data centre designed for hybrid and edge computing applications in industrial environments. The company’s new micro data centre is designed for rapid turnkey and simplified deployment in remote, industrial and challenging environments, with remote monitoring for performance optimisation and automated performance tuning recommendations.

The EcoStruxure Micro Data Center R-Series 42U Medium Density is integrated for quick deployment and features a resilient and sealed design to protect against dust and moisture and a physically secure solution with features designed to support IT equipment including integrated power, cooling, and remote monitoring. Features NEMA 12/IP54 rated enclosure, sealed design. The data centre also features an APC Smart-UPS that provides monitoring with visibility to optimise performance, provide data-driven recommendations and allow remote visibility.

“Industrial settings are not optimised for edge computing but there is an urgent need for IT systems to support edge computing trends,” said Jean-Baptiste Plagne, Vice President Offer Management, Rack & Edge Systems, Energy Management, Schneider Electric. “This solution, with its 905-kilogram (2,000lb) weight load, is ideal for heavy IT equipment with the enclosure, security, cooling, and power necessary to operate in an industrial environment. It delivers the innovation that is needed in industrial settings.”