75% of Enterprise Data Expected to Be Generated at the Edge in 2022
Dell, Edge Computing Optimized Servers · Modular Data Centers ·
Announcement of Streaming Analytics Platform and Infrastructure Operation Software


As the amount of data in edge environments explodes, the importance of edge computing is growing day by day.

As of 2020, the number of edge devices in use worldwide exceeded 20 billion, and Gartner projected that by 2022, 75% of the data generated by enterprises would be created and processed in locations other than data centers or the cloud.

For the collection and analysis of data through edge computing to become a business asset for a company, the IT infrastructure at the edge must process large amounts of data quickly and reliably. In addition, extensive data access and analysis must be performed simultaneously through the organic connection of the edge, core data center, and public cloud.

On the 19th, Dell Technologies unveiled new servers, modular data centers, and a streaming data platform that enable the rapid and integrated deployment and operation of enterprise edge computing environments.

The end-to-end solutions unveiled by Dell Technologies ensure data center-level IT capabilities, security, and control functions even in edge environments, and support accelerating data flow and realizing data value more quickly by reliably connecting core data centers and edge environments.


Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 optimized for edge environments
The Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 is a 2U server that can be equipped with up to two Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and up to four accelerators.

It features low latency and can accommodate up to 92TB (terabytes) of additional storage per server, along with the new 'Dell EMC iDRAC9 Data Center Software' and It supports 'DUPs (Dell Update Packages)'.

The server is small, allowing it to be installed even in confined spaces. The rack depth is only 16 inches, which is the shortest length among Dell EMC's server products and is 35% shorter than the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540, a 2-socket server of the same type.

The device operates at an operating temperature of 5–40°C and has obtained NEBS (Network Equipment Building System) Level 1 certification, a durability test for extreme environment equipment. An optional bezel equipped with a separate filter is available to ensure normal operation in dusty environments. Input/output and power devices are installed on the front of the product so that it can be operated even from a field location away from the data center.

The Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 is scheduled for domestic release in the second quarter.


“Small-scale data center” Modular data center Micro 415
The Dell EMC Modular Data Center Micro 415 comes in a compact size that fits in a parking space, with enterprise-class data center IT capabilities, cooling functions, and remote management features all pre-integrated.

By utilizing the Micro 415, high-performance small-scale data centers can be installed in locations such as telecommunication base stations rather than traditional data center environments.

In addition, protective walls and locks with strong heat resistance are installed for the IT infrastructure inside the edge, while smoke detection and fire suppression functions are provided as options.

Dell EMC's modular data center micro is scheduled for release in the second half of this year.


Dell EMC iDRAC9 Data Center Software for Managing Remote Servers
The newly released 'Dell EMC iDRAC9 data center softwareDell EMC iDRAC9 Datacenter Software is a remote server access management system that supports stable connectivity between the data center and the edge, and helps meet the requirements for the deployment, protection, and operation of enterprise edge environments.

The newly added streaming data analytics feature provides comprehensive insights into understanding edge operations based on all Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, and the remote deployment feature reduces administrator work time per server by up to 99.1% compared to manual deployment after the initial device setup.

iDRAC9’s unique streaming telemetry can maximize edge infrastructure performance by reading data trends, fine-tuning operations, and even executing predictive analytics, while reducing downtime and risk.

Automated certificate enablement has also been added, enabling high-level security to be continuously and consistently applied across all IT infrastructure from the edge to the data center without unnecessary authentication tasks.

Dell EMC iDRAC9 data center software has already been released globally.


Data Analysis Engine, Dell EMC Streaming Data Platform
The Dell EMC Streaming Data Platform is an integrated platform for the rapid analysis and utilization of exploding edge data, helping to collect and analyze streaming data generated at the edge to obtain business-needed insights.

The Dell EMC Streaming Data Platform simplifies real-time batch and interactive analytics, collects data into low-latency streaming storage, and rapidly analyzes large volumes of data using a streaming engine.

It supports high-performance cloud storage for long-term data retention and enables storage tiering through unlimited preservation and playback functions, allowing for the analysis and comparison of old and streaming data.

As a feature for enterprise-grade security, integrated disaster recovery capabilities can be utilized when used with geo-replication-enabled storage. It also supports multi-tenancy environments and role-based access.

Dell EMC Streaming Data Platform S/W was launched in Korea in February.