Reducing Carbon Emissions & Energy Costs With a Custom 1U Rack PC
A BVM Case Study
Customer Profile
Our client is a global leader in the research, development, and production of innovative software-driven thermal optimization solutions for critical live environments. Their expertise encompasses key innovation areas including the Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, 3D visualization, digital twins, data center IT infrastructure management (DCIM), machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Their solutions leverage next-generation technologies and extensive knowledge in heat transfer and thermodynamics, ensuring their software aligns with current best practices in critical facilities performance.
Customer Requirements
The client required a custom 1U Rack PC capable of supporting their bespoke Linux operating system. The solution needed to deliver high reliability and robust performance while handling intensive computational tasks. Additionally, the design had to be compact to fit within the existing server infrastructure and provide multiple high-speed network interfaces for rapid data exchange. Scalability for future-proofing, system upgrades, and remote management capabilities were also essential.
Design Challenges
The primary challenge was ensuring continuous operation despite potential power outages. Operating in critical live environments necessitated a highly reliable system with built-in redundancy to prevent downtime. Space constraints within the existing infrastructure and the need for seamless integration with their thermal optimization software further complicated the system design.
The solution: Custom 1U Rack PC designed by BVM
To address these challenges, BVM designed and manufactured a bespoke 1U rack-mounted PC with the following key features:
- Dual Redundant Power Supplies: The system incorporated two hot-swappable power supply units, each capable of handling the full system load independently. This redundancy ensured uninterrupted operation even if one power supply failed.
- High-Performance Components:
- Processor: 3.5 Single Board Computer, with Intel Elkhart Lake J6412 Processor, Wide Operating Temperature (-30°C to +70°C)
- Memory: 8GB SODIMM, 3200 MHz DDR4, Wide Operating Temperature (-30°C to +70°C)
- Storage: M.2 2242 SSD, NVMe – PCIe 4 x 4, 128GB Wide Operating Temperature (-30°C to +70°C)
- Bespoke compact and heat-efficient design: The system was designed to fit within a 1U rack space, complying with the use of physical space in the customer’s data centre.
The Result
The deployment of BVM’s custom 1U rack-mounted PC provided several significant & direct benefits to the customer:-
- Increased Uptime and Reliability: The dual redundant power supplies ensured continuous operation, significantly reducing the risk of downtime due to power outages.
- Enhanced Performance: high-performance internal system components met the computational demands of the customer’s applications, leading to improved efficiency and faster processing times.
- Space Utilisation: A compact design allowed the customer to maximise their data centre space, enabling additional systems to be installed within the existing footprint.
- Improved Network Throughput: high-speed network interfaces supported rapid data exchange, crucial for real-time operations.
- Future-Proofing: The system incorporated scalability to facilitate easy upgrades, protecting the customer’s investment and ensuring future proofing of system.
- Remote Management Capabilities: The integration of IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) enabled efficient remote monitoring and management, enhancing overall operational & communication abilities.
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