The Impact of Edge-Computing on Network Closets and Server Rooms

Posted by stephen on November 19th, 2018

The recent adoption of Cloud / Fog / Edge computing topologies has fundamentally changed the role of the network closets in most companies.  Their primary data storage is now being transferred to the cloud or ‘fog’ and the remaining on-premise devices are used to help manage the LAN along with a few servers which are kept on-site for data security or latency reasons.

This trend is allowing many IT and facility managers to reduce or eliminate the network closet completely and replace it with smaller, office-friendly cabinets which can support these edge-Arctiv Technologies.

In the past, cabinets were used for managing patch panels, switches and small networking equipment which could be housed in a light-duty, fixed wall-mount configuration and stored in the back room.  With the adoption of both edge-computing and higher powered IoT devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones and media systems, these applications now require larger switches, higher-power cabling, small servers and rack-mount UPS’s. 

Figure 1.  Common Edge-Computing Devices

As a result, IT and facility managers are requiring solutions which provide the support for the larger, heavy equipment, but can still be managed in the open-office area to help reduce the OPEX costs.  The primary factors considered in these new applications include:

Managing equipment security in open areas

The impact of higher-powered equipment on the cabinet

Managing rack-mount UPS’s

Office friendly appearance and noise levels

Installing and servicing the equipment

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