Dallas, TX, USA – 5G has been quite the buzzword of late, and Compass Datacenters has recently published an article that discusses the implications of 5G to the data center market – where we came from, how we got here, and where we’re heading. The article, entitled “5G – What, Where, When and Why” makes the case for 5G being the foundational accelerator for a plethora of new technology, such as Smart Cities:
“5G architecture encompasses a variety of applications and communication endpoints which go far beyond just existing user-held mobile devices. We now need to think in terms of millions (perhaps billions) of fixed devices, such as a wide variety of sensors in Smart Cities or “Connected Communities.” On the other end of potential 5G applications are self-driving vehicles and other autonomous devices. They will require very-low latency approximating near real-time connectivity capabilities. This includes direct device-to-device communications as well as device-to-centralized control, which are just some of the many technical challenges that 5G was designed to meet. The theme of MWC Barcelona (formerly Mobile World Congress) which took place in February 2019 was “Intelligent Connectivity.” It covered an extensive range of topics and presentations, ranging from how 5G can enable AI and robotics for “Smart Communities” which included concepts such as robotic mowers to help smart cities and smart gardens become more sustainable.”
And what does this level of technological evolution – the ushering in of 5G – mean for the edge? The article continues:
“Some 5G Macro-Cell nodes may need to act as or be combined with a micro or edge data center. While conceptually similar to the small telecom shacks which contain the radio equipment at traditional cell towers, they will have additional requirements. In many situations, they will need to be condensed into small weatherproof self-contained enclosures, designed for operation in remote locations. However, since they will also contain IT equipment to process data, as well as high-speed solid-state storage, they will need more power than radio-only cell sites. Therefore, edge data centers will require UPS, cooling, and power back-up systems that most radio-only cells sites do not typically contain. Redundancy, such as N+1 or 2N power will be essential, as well as extensive remote monitoring of critical infrastructure systems.”
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