The Portable Modular Data Center (PMDC) is a portable
data center solution built into a 20, 40, or 53-foot
intermodal container
An intermodal container, often called a shipping container, is a large standardized shipping container, designed and built for intermodal freight transport, meaning these containers can be used across different modes of transport – from ship ...
(shipping container). These are often used in disaster areas when traditional power and connectivity resources have been impacted. Generally, PMDCs come with modules for power generation (diesel generator), Servers or other computing resources, Cooling units to control the massive amounts of heat that high-density computing resources generate, and internet connectivity resources (often satellite uplinks). They can be stored easily and then deployed when needed to augment traditional data centers or provide backup functionality in the event of a disaster.
Portability
The Portable Modular Data Center fully or partially loaded with computer equipment can be transported using standard shipping methods. The PMDC is weather-resistant and insulated and can be placed in environments like the tundra or the desert.
Delivering rapid deployment of a complete, turn-key modular data center to support your unique business objectives
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See also
*Shipping container architecture
Shipping container architecture is a form of architecture using steel intermodal containers (shipping containers) as the main structural element. It is also referred to as cargotecture, a portmanteau of cargo with architecture, or "arkitaine ...
References
External links
IBM Portable Modular Data Center Homepage
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IBM server computers
Intermodal containers
Data centers
Modular datacenter