Dell Launches Enterprise Class Fully Mobile Data Center Solution to Power Mobile Government and Military Operations

Business Wire

Tuesday, July 17th 2012

Dell’s customizable Tactical Mobile Data Center powers the IT needs of organizations that operate in remote locations
Certified as air deployable, the Tactical Mobile Data Center is able to quickly deploy in support of government and military operations anywhere, anytime

Dell announced today the launch of its Tactical Mobile Data Center, an air deployable and wholly customizable data center solution designed to empower government and military operations anytime, anywhere. The solution will allow customers to quickly deploy a powerful and flexible IT infrastructure anywhere in the globe to power operations that require a robust IT backbone.

Each of the components of this solution is contained in weather resistant ISU-96 containers that are 3G Flight Certified to be transported via military fixed-wing airframes or commercial aircraft. The Tactical Mobile Data Center solution is comprised of at least two of the components, an IT Pack and an AC/UPS Pack, operates on land power, generator power, or both and utilizes quick disconnect cables for power, cooling, and data - all of which allows customers to be operational in most environments shortly after arrival.

Many government and military customers must quickly deploy and establish operations in remote areas to accomplish their mission. In today’s environment, that infrastructure includes a robust IT framework that allows government workers and members of the military to operate more effectively through the use of technology. The Tactical Mobile Data Center helps those customers to quickly deploy those capabilities anywhere in the world, establish that infrastructure, and when ready, quickly re-deploy that infrastructure leaving a minimal footprint and allowing for quick movement in and out of an area of operations.

The Dell Tactical Mobile Data Center can be configured to meet specific customer needs. Details of both the IT Pack and the AC/UPS Pack include:

IT Pack

Three 42U - 15KW capacity server racks (45KW total)
Power Distribution Units
Data connections (fiber, copper, or BNC)
Customize with Dell servers and storage
Each container holds up to 120U’s or 10,000 lbs.

AC/UPS Pack

Glycol closed loop system supports cooling capacity of the IT Pack
Battery backup and power conditioning system
Supports structured or generated power feed

Each of these components is contained in ISU-96 Containers which include:

ISU-96 Container

Flight certified container
Red, blue tactical light as well as standard lighting with service outlets
Fire suppression and emergency power off
Integrated high density cooling with horizontal air flow
Automatic back-up ventilation
Remote environmental monitoring including video
Temperature, humidity, and airflow controls
Alerts issued before problems occur
Intrusion detection and monitoring

Deployable to any location, Dell’s Tactical Mobile Data Center can expand customers’ current data center, used as a back-up or recovery site to provide disaster recovery services or create new data centers in remote locations. The system can operate under a wide range of temperatures and conditions allowing for powerful operations in many environments.