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For an edge infrastructure to be deployed effectively, it is important to understand the following key manufacturing operations considerations, and how edge environments can potentially be deployed.
This solution is deployed at the enterprise edge. The core building block of the platform is the Dell APEX Private Cloud hyperconverged infrastructure, which is typically deployed within an on-premises data center at the manufacturing location. For scenarios where the Dell APEX Private Cloud is not a suitable solution, various VxRail and PowerEdge platforms are validated so manufacturers can optimally deploy them within their existing data centers and operational environments.
The Dell VxRail D-Series and the Dell PowerEdge XR11/XR12 solutions have been validated and tested, carrying ruggedized specifications with enhanced environmental capabilities. This makes it possible to run the solution outside of the data center, providing flexibility and scale at the edge for the manufacturer. Examples include:
The edge helps manufacturers realize new business outcomes as they move toward today’s future-focused Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing ideals. The key technologies powering these new paradigms include:
All these technologies require large amounts of compute infrastructure. Typical data centers and cloud investments become costly when leveraged as-is for edge-based workloads; yet the ability to process at low latency nearer the point of data creation is a critical requirement for many use-case applications.
Manufacturers who want to embrace smart manufacturing trends deploy edge infrastructures to run advanced technologies and achieve ambitious outcomes. The DVD for Manufacturing Edge with Litmus solution helps manufacturers ramp up their edge deployment quickly and easily.
Dell Technologies ensures that the DVD for Manufacturing Edge with Litmus solution is delivered in partnership with the right integrators and partners to suit your operational model. A global network of partnerships helps deploy the solution within manufacturing environments worldwide. This network includes:
Support for the solution is the responsibility of Dell Technologies, Litmus, and system integrators and partners. Manufacturers receive a deployment support matrix that is customized to their specific requirements, with the integrator as their single point of contact for seamless support.
For typical deployments, the integrator will handle all Level 1 support, and then escalate any issues to Dell Technologies and Litmus (Level 2 and Level 3) as needed.