Schneider Electric with Stratus and Avnet to develop industrial Edge micro data centers

Schneider Electric is developing micro data center modules for the Edge in partnership with Stratus Technologies and Avnet Integrated. The companies have jointly developed the 'EcoStruxure Micro Data Center with Stratus ftServer,’. The data center modules are pre-engineered and factory assembled to customer requirements by global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet.

The Stratus ftServer includes two servers managed as one, with the platform consisting of hardware and software.

"The EcoStruxure Micro Data Center with Stratus ftServer delivers the reliability, efficiency, rugged protection, and zero-touch operation required by the automation industry," said Greg Hookings, director of business development EMEA at Stratus Technologies.

The EcoStruxure Micro Data Center with Stratus ftServer is available in 6U, 12U or 42U and will be pre-loaded with software, including Schneider's Aveva system platform.

Rob McKernan, SVP of Secure Power Europe Region, Schneider Electric, said,"Today Industry 4.0 and the convergence of IT and OT has enabled manufacturers to reach new levels of productivity, efficiency and quality. At Schneider Electric, we share a vision with Stratus and Avnet, which we believe will help customers transform their industrial operations and reap the benefits of digitalization. The standardized solutions we have co-developed significantly reduce the complexities associated with deploying critical IT in factory environments, freeing up valuable time and increasing process efficiency for our customers."