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“Edge computing” has become an IT buzz-phrase in reference to data produced by internet of things (IoT) devices that are processed closer to where end devices access the network. This reduces latency and creates faster connections compared to sending the data across long routes to data centers 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 deployments outside of physical data center 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 less than a rack) deployment in multiple locations, hosting one HCI (hyperconverged infrastructure) for compute and storage along with the necessary networking gear.
• Use cases: Distributed enterprise computing, retail, healthcare, hospitality, university research, computing systems, logistics, A/V
• Issues: Space limitations, cluster shutdown, remote management
• Solutions: wallmount rack enclosure, rackmount UPS, power monitoring and management
The local data center edge consists of up to four racks in a single location with compute, 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 analyze data that produce actionable information for predictive maintenance or process optimization.
• Use cases: Industrial automation
• Issues: Harsh environment (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, transportation/traffic lights, factory automation, smart city applications, defense, healthcare, digital signage
• Issues: Space limitations, access security, limited IT staff on site
• Solutions: wallmount rack enclosure, enterprise-class UPS, power monitoring and management
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