Emerson Network Power announced its Containerized Computing Solution – described as a modular "central office in a box" featuring components from Emerson Network Power’s business divisions. Those components include embedded computing and dc power conversion equipment, precision cooling units, power transfer switches, server racks and enclosures.
Emerson states that the Containerized Computing Solution demonstrates its ability to supply everything needed for a rapidly deployable computing solution for the network edge – from the power inlet to the network outlet, including: switchgear, power conversion, cooling, racking, and embedded computing technology based on the AdvancedTCA open standard.
It is claimed that a modular solution using components from a single source enables an easier, faster deployment and ensures a low total cost of ownership due to reduced service demands. This solution is said to address the need for rapid deployment to new customers or to customers in areas without network service due to some sort of unexpected event, and to provide value in emerging markets that often lack existing network infrastructure. AdvancedTCA, which has been broadly adopted for telecom networking and switching equipment, also can apply to compute-intensive applications, and is well-suited to constrained environments such as shelters.
David Gerhart, Vice President of Business Development and Planning for Emerson Network Power’s Energy Systems business commented, "Emerson Network Power is uniquely positioned to provide the grid-to-chip capabilities that make this kind of solution not only possible, but valuable to telecom providers racing to reach customers with increasing telecommunications demands. This Containerized Computing Solution enables rapid deployment to areas in urgent need of an effective telecommunications infrastructure – whether that need is driven by simple consumer demand for improved service or by a network crippled by some sort of unexpected event. This is a true grid-to-chip solution, supplying everything from the power inlet to the network outlet, including switchgear, power conversion, cooling, racking, and embedded computing. Because the components for Emerson Network Power’s Containerized Computing Solution come from a single source, there are no integration worries as with multiple suppliers."
