Edge data centers are smaller data center facilities located close to the customers they serve and deliver cloud computing resources and cached content to end-users. It can reduce latency so as to improve customer experience by processing data and services as close to the end-user as possible. It is crucial for business users and consumers that demand the utmost efficiency and speed. 

How does an edge data center work

An edge server is different from an origin server because of its proximity to the requesting client machine. Edge servers that cache content in localized areas can help to ease the burden on those servers. If you can move content such as JavaScript files, images, or HTML closer to the requesting computer, you can greatly reduce the time required for loading. It does not bypass the need for the original server, but it reduces some of the heavy work fundamentally.

Driving trends of edge data center

The arrival of 5G, IoT proliferation, video streaming and AR/VR are driving edge data centers' growth. It is said that the rise of edge computing will Reshape the Data Center Landscape. 

Different types of edge data centers

However, edge computing can exist at various locations and these data centers can take many different forms. Here we try and provide clarity on the different types of edge data centers.

• Containerized data centers near Wi-Fi towers to support 5G cell service
• Micro data centers on street corners to support smart traffic lights and self-driving cars
• Central Offices Re-architected as a Data Center (CORDs) to provide enhanced Wi-Fi, streaming TV, and gaming services to local customers
• Room-type data centers at an enterprise entity such as office park, medical complex or branch college campus

Kstar Edge Data Center Solutions: Simplified, Intelligent and Secure Edge DCs.

IDU rack-type integrated infrastructure 

With complete integration of fire，dynamic environment monitoring system, power supply, distribution systems, battery, cooling system in a 19’ rack, it can achieve plug-and-play deployment. The containment and the hot aisles and cold aisles are isolated to lower PUE to 1.3. 

IDU row-type integrated infrastructure

IDU-Row can be used in the application that the cabinet is within 10 and total load is less than 40kVA. The predefined components for power supply, cooling, IT security and monitoring and the cover for your Edge Data Center can be selected as options. 

IOU outdoor type integrated infrastructure

With IP55 waterproof, IOU can live outdoor and save your investment. It also supports power redundancy, continuous cooling, and lithium ion battery design, which improves the reliability of IT equipment. 

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