Portable Data Center Transport for Remote Data Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Transferring large volumes of data over long-distance network connections, such as the Internet, is costly and time-consuming for organizations with remote computing facilities, and existing solutions do not adequately address the need for efficient and secure data transfer between these facilities.
Innovation Solution
A portable data center configured to be transported with installed computing devices, equipped with vibration isolation platforms and sub-floor cooling systems, which includes networking equipment that can be deployed at a destination facility to establish secure and efficient data transfer, and features a tethered networking device for consistent interface and encryption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If data is transferred over long-distance network connections, then data can be exchanged between remote facilities, but transmission is costly and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of transferring data over the network, the patent inverts the approach by physically transporting the data center itself to the destination. The portable data center is loaded onto a vehicle and driven to the customer facility, bringing the computing resources directly to where they are needed, thereby eliminating long-distance data transmission delays and costs
Solution Approach 2:
The data center is segmented into a portable, transportable unit that can be moved independently. The portable data center comprises modular components including server racks, networking equipment, and support systems that can be contained within a transport vehicle and deployed at various locations as needed
2Adaptability or versatility
If computing devices are transported, then data center can be moved to different locations, but vibration may cause damage to equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements vibration isolation platforms and cushioning mechanisms before the transport occurs. These protective elements are pre-installed to absorb and dampen vibrations during transit, preventing damage to sensitive computing equipment while enabling mobility of the data center
3Reliability
If networking equipment is deployed at destination, then secure data transfer can be established, but setup and configuration time is required
Solution Approach 1:
Networking equipment is pre-configured and pre-installed within the portable data center before transport. The networking devices are ready for immediate deployment upon arrival at the destination, eliminating on-site configuration time and enabling rapid establishment of secure data transfer connections
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates rapid and cost-effective data transfer between remote facilities by physically transporting the data center with installed devices, ensuring secure encryption and reducing vibration-induced damage to computing equipment during transport.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration reduction device mounted between the outer structure of the portable data center and the internal platform
Implementation Method 2
The cooling system removes heat from the computing devices and transfers the waste heat to a heat rejection portion of the portable data center
Data Source
AI summary
A portable data center is configured to be transported with installed computing devices between a first location and a second location. A tethered networking device of the portable data center can be deployed to provide a consistent interface for connecting computing devices at a first location with computing devices of the portable data center. Large quantities of data stored in the computing devices at the first location can be transferred to computing devices of the portable data center and the portable data center storing the transferred data can be transported to a second location where the stored data is transferred from the portable data center to one or more computing devices at the second location.