40,000 TRANSFORM INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE EDGE. Introduction. Exploring the edge. The digital universe is doubling every two years

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1 TRANSFORM INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE EDGE Dell EMC enables robust, efficient edge computing virtually anywhere with micro Modular Data Centers Introduction Edge computing is becoming one of the biggest buzzwords in our industry since virtualization. But why? Let s start with a definition: in its simplest form, edge computing puts compute and storage closer to the user, at the edge of the network. This lessens the amount of data that needs to be carried upstream into the network to some mega-datacenter, ultimately driving better performance and reducing response times for end users. The definition also hints at the real reason for edge computing. The huge amounts of data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT) is accelerating interest in edge. Consider all the data from devices, wearables, and driverless cars, and it s no surprise that the digital universe is doubling every two years - with an expected 40,000 exabytes (or 40 trillion gigabytes) of data by 2020 (IoT: The Edge Goes Mainstream - Carrie MacGillivray, Vice President, IoT & Mobility, IDC). When realtime data analysis is needed, local solutions can respond faster than clouds or centralized data centers whose resources are utilized by a huge range of users spanning vast distances. That s where edge computing comes into play. Edge computing solutions give carriers and service providers a better way to gather, store and analyze data in real-time. But what s the best way to move forward? You could try to do it yourself, exploring a variety of technologies and hoping they can be combined into a viable solution, or you can leverage the expertise of a data center infrastructure leader that s thinking deeply about edge computing, both from the IT and facility perspective. Exploring the edge Dell EMC edge computing solutions are designed to: Bring you closer to the end-user Access information faster Increase overall performance Enhance new service and revenue opportunities 2X The digital universe is doubling every two years 40,000 exabytes of data expected by

2 Introducing micro Modular Data Centers from Dell EMC Most data centers are centralized, massive, and complicated to build, manage, and maintain. Carriers and service providers have many distributed locations to leverage for IoT and Big Data projects, and Dell EMC knows that traditional data center architectures aren t optimized for these edgeoriented initiatives. That s why Dell EMC s Extreme Scale Infrastructure division introduced micro Modular Data Centers (MDCs) for service providers who want to enable edge computing. With a footprint smaller than a parking space, Dell EMC micro MDCs are small, nimble data centers that are pre-integrated with compute, storage and networking as well as power and cooling that supports up to 75 kilowatt (kw) of IT workload. Built to your specific requirements, these micro MDCs can also include IoT gateways, ultimately speeding the storage, processing and analysis of local data while providing rapid installation and quick time to value. Dell EMC micro MDCs are complete, easily deployable solutions that can be placed virtually anywhere in the world indoors or outdoors, at the base of a cell tower or in a local neighborhood (or in locations where data centers aren t available or even possible today). Indeed, micro MDCs from Dell EMC provide ultimate flexibility -- whether they leverage outside air or mechanical cooling technologies, are built with one rack or three or more racks, configured with all IT equipment or a mixture of IT and power and cooling. Micro Modular Data Center A small, nimble MDC designed for service providers Speeds the storage, processing and analyzing of nearby data Cooling IT Power Built and Supported by Dell EMC Tailored configurations based on customer needs Pre-integrated solution for ease of deployment Innovative power solution Integrated Load Center Main power input disconnect 80 kva transformer (optional) [Input: 480/277 VAC : Output 415/240 VAC] UPS input, UPS output and load output circuit protection UL & CE Certified Scalable UPS system Up to 72kVA UPS solution Each UPS and battery block provides 18kVA capacity Standard five minute battery run-time Cooling solution Single or dual in-row cooling units Scales to match IT and UPS capacity Cooling units scale to match resiliency requirements Configurable between 18 72kW of cooling capacity Choice of chilled-water or DX cooling technologies

3 A look inside Intel Rack Scale Design (RSD) RSD provides dynamic resource pools that can be used to easily and quickly provision workloads according to your specific needs. DYNAMIC RESOURCE POOLS Disaggregated Resources Compute Pool Storage Pool Workload A Workload B Workload C 3:1 2:4 Pod-wide storage & management 5:3 A look at the IT Dell EMC s DSS 9000 rack-level infrastructure was designed to offer the scalability, agility and manageability you need to distribute more processing power closer to the edge. As a leading example of the shift toward software-defined infrastructure and recognized by the Open Compute Project (OCP) Foundation as OCP-INSPIRED, the DSS 9000 offers compute, storage and networking as well as power and cooling and rack-level management in an integrated rack that can scale with your needs. While the IoT era opens new opportunities for your business, it can also create headaches for IT departments as workload requirements vary greatly. Your underlying infrastructure needs to automatically scale to different ratios of resources in order to achieve service agility. With the DSS 9000, the combination of IT and open management via Redfish and Intel Rack Scale Design will allow you to allocate shared pools of compute, storage and networking dynamically across workloads and within the cloud environment of your choice. DSS 9000 Open, agile and efficient rack-scale infrastructure Scalable from 8 to 96 nodes per rack to flexibly meet business needs Rack-level management via RESTful APIs (DMTF Redfish and Intel Rack Scale Design) Half-, full- and third-width sleds to maximize flexibility With flexible hardware configurations, the DSS 9000 is scalable and upgradable from 8 to 96 variable-width sleds per rack. These DSS 9000 configurations will span environments from the edge to the central office to the core data center.

4 Smart infrastructure enables efficient enterprise IoT Edge/Field Fog Cloud Edge Gateway Embedded PC Security, Manageability, Analytics Empower analytics at the edge It s one thing to process data at the edge, and another to analyze data at the edge. Dell EMC micro MDCs can be designed to gather IoT data from multiple Dell EMC Edge Gateways. This gives you the capacity to perform analytics locally, close to the devices and sensors generating data ultimately helping you generate business-driving insights faster. An Dell EMC Edge Gateway, with powerful dual-core Intel Atom processors, connects varied wired and wireless devices and systems, aggregates and analyzes the input, and sends only meaningful data to your cloud or control center instead of gorging on bandwidth and wasting money transmitting every unprocessed data set. What does an Edge Gateway do? Bridges a wide variety of endpoints to the internet Withstands the rigor of 24x7x365 use in tough environments Executes edge analytics Provides hardware-level security for less capable endpoints Dell EMC Edge Gateways Empower analytics Engineered for the extreme Connects more things Edge Gateways are intelligent devices for the Internet of Things. Ruggedized, with a variety of input/output connections, they aggregate data and support analytics at the edge of the network.

5 MDCi software manages it all Providing a single source of management for both IT and facilities personnel Managing from a single-pane-of-glass Dell EMC s micro MDCs are managed as a unified, softwaredefined environment via MDCi software. That means operators can administer and manage multiple MDCs from all over the world as well as the associated IT and data center sensors from a single-pane-of-glass. Dell EMC s MDCi software not only aggregates all this information, it analyzes it and automates responses and alerts. It provides realistic visualization and semi-transparent overlays of each site, module, subsystem and component. MDCi also provides trend data, customizable administrative screens and comprehensive alarm logs. It holds all documents and sends notifications via or SMS ultimately providing a onestop shop for IT and facilities personnel. The future is now Recognizing that Network Function Virtualization and the Internet of Things are reshaping the service provider landscape, Dell EMC is fully embracing this rapid evolution. The micro MDCs are assisted by Dell EMC s global capabilities, meaning that they can be built, shipped and supported in nearly any geographical location that you require. With a range of flexible investment options, you can enable the right financial fit for your business and get started today. Conclusion Edge computing offers a new way for carriers and service providers to deliver value to their customers. Now is the time to explore how Dell EMC factors into your equation as you focus on making the most of data in today s highly digital world. Learn more about Dell EMC ESI solutions Contact a Dell EMC Expert Watch the Edge Computing video Connect on social Dell Inc. and EMC Corp. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. and EMC is a trademark of EMC Corp. Dell Technologies is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell and EMC disclaim any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. This case study is for informational purposes only. The contents and positions of staff mentioned in this case study were accurate at the point of the interview conducted in [month, year]. Dell and EMC make no warranties express or implied in this case study. Reference Number: XXXXXXXXX