Edge Data Centers

Edge data center in Arlington, Texas

Edge Data Centers

A small-scale data center situated at the "edge" of a network, physically closer to where data is generated and consumed. The primary goal is to minimize the distance data has to travel, thereby reducing latency.

• Location & Infrastructure: Smaller facilities located near end users or data sources.
• Power & Cooling: Lower capacities; often rely on smaller, energy-efficient cooling solutions.
• Security: Physical security appropriate for smaller facilities, often with remote monitoring.
• Connectivity: Local, high-speed networks to reduce latency.
• Purpose: Support latency-sensitive applications, IoT, and local data processing.
• Deployment: Modular and scalable; quick setup and expansion
• Proximity: Located closer to users and devices.
• Low Latency: Designed for applications that can't tolerate delays.
• Smaller Footprint: Typically smaller than traditional data centers, often a single rack or a few racks.
• Distributed Network: They are part of a larger, distributed network, not a standalone entity.