Micro Data Center Systems

Shop micro data center systems designed to provide compact, standardized infrastructure for edge computing and distributed IT installations. These systems combine rack or enclosure capacity with features intended to support servers, networking, power protection, monitoring and other critical equipment outside a traditional centralized data center.

Compare micro data center solutions by rack capacity, physical dimensions, security, environmental protection, power requirements, monitoring capabilities and installation location. Select a system that accommodates both the current IT load and future expansion requirements.

Selecting a Micro Data Center

Micro data centers bring data-center-style infrastructure closer to the equipment and users that depend on it. They are commonly deployed in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, offices, telecommunications sites and other edge locations where dedicated data-center space may not be available.

Unlike a basic rack enclosure, a micro data center may be selected as part of a complete infrastructure approach that includes physical protection, power distribution, UPS equipment, monitoring, environmental management and security.

Important Selection Factors

• Rack capacity: Determine the U-space required for servers, switches, UPS equipment and other devices.
• Physical size: Verify the system fits the available installation area.
• Power requirements: Account for UPS capacity, distribution and available facility power.
• Cooling: Evaluate equipment heat load and the available cooling strategy.
• Security: Consider locking, access control and physical-protection requirements.
• Monitoring: Determine whether remote environmental, power or equipment monitoring is required.
• Environment: Review dust, temperature, humidity and other site conditions.
• Expansion: Leave capacity for anticipated equipment growth where practical.

Micro Data Center vs. Standard Rack

A standard rack primarily provides physical equipment mounting. A micro data center is intended as a more complete infrastructure solution for operating IT equipment in distributed or edge environments where power, security, monitoring and environmental considerations may need to be addressed together.

Planning Checklist

• IT equipment list and rack-space requirement
• Total power load
• UPS runtime requirement
• Cooling requirements
• Available floor or wall space
• Security requirements
• Monitoring and remote-management requirements