This archive report was first published on 13 October 2019.
October 13, 2019 - Schneider Electric, a leading provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched a groundbreaking wall-mounted micro data centre designed to support large edge servers in smaller environments or those without robust physical security measures.
The 6U unit, part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Data Centre range, is a self-contained single-rack enclosure that incorporates remote monitoring, management services, an uninterrupted power supply, and cooling systems inside a low-profile cabinet.
With this innovative solution, smaller businesses or those with offices and factory floors that are not optimized for IT equipment can still deploy their networking technology closer to their employees or customers.
The 6U wall-mounted unit also features a security camera to monitor for physical security threats and comes with pre-installed dust filters and fan ventilation, making it suitable for light industrial environments.
Jim Simonelli, Senior Vice President of Emerging Businesses at Schneider Electric's Secure Power division, stated, "With the EcoStruxure Micro Data Center 6U Wall Mount's creative design and functionality, we are able to open up new possibilities to deploy resilient IT at the edge, making digital transformation a reality."
The unit is designed to be self-contained and requires very little maintenance once deployed. It is also shock-resistant and can be safely shipped to multiple partners who can then install components before it reaches the end customer.
Although it is sold as a 6U unit, the company explained that it could be deployed as a modular system, provided the wall that they are attached to can support the weight. It's possible to route cables into multiple units to share power and network traffic, potentially doubling or tripling the available rack space.
