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“Edge computing” has become an IT buzzword for data produced by IoT (Internet of things) devices that are processed closer to where end devices access the network. This reduces latency and creates faster connections in comparison to sending data across long routes to data centres or clouds.
A reliable power infrastructure is essential to IoT devices functioning properly, but there are many threats at remote sites on the edge, due to frequent power outages or low voltage levels caused by power anomalies or environmental risks.
A leader in edge computing technologies, Eaton offers power management solutions for distributed IT edge environments to keep mission-critical applications and devices running longer and prevent servers from data loss. These tools include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDU) and intelligent power management with environmental monitoring, advanced notifications, remote control capabilities and automated responses for graceful shutdown.
For deployment outside physical data centre edge solutions, Eaton is focused on four core edge environments.
Click below for more information on each edge environment.
The compute edge is the most common use case and typically consists of a single rack (or not even that) deployment in multiple locations, hosting one HCI (hyperconverged infrastructure) for computing and storage, along with the necessary networking gear.
• Use cases: distributed enterprise computing, retail, healthcare, hospitality, university research, computing systems, logistics and A/V
• Issues: space limitation, cluster shutdown, remote management
• Solutions: wall-mount rack enclosure, rack-mount UPS, power monitoring and management
The local data centre edge consists of up to four racks in a single location with computing, storage, networking equipment and power to support artificial intelligence and machine-learning functionality that delivers superior customer experience.
• Use cases: retail
• Issues: higher power requirements in the rack, rack access control, limited staff
• Solutions: server rack enclosure, modular UPS, power monitoring and management
The industrial IoT (IIoT) edge refers to an interconnected network of intelligent devices that form a system to monitor, collect, exchange and analyse data that produces actionable information for predictive maintenance or process optimisation.
• Use cases: industrial automation
• Issues: harsh environments (dust, temperature), IT/OT convergence
• Solutions: IIoT-ready UPS, cybersecure network management card, power monitoring and management, environmental monitoring probe
The gateway edge consists of devices positioned between edge systems and the cloud which perform functions such as protocol translation, data processing/storage/filtering and device security.
• Use cases: video surveillance and analysis, building management, energy and utilities, transport/traffic lights, factory automation, smart city applications, defence, healthcare, digital signage
• Issues: space limitation, access security, limited IT staff on site
• Solutions: wall-mount rack enclosure, enterprise-class UPS, power monitoring and management
