System and method to enable large-scale data computation during transportation

Abstract

A system includes a volumetric container having a first aft-facing wall and configured with an information technology (IT) compartment. The container is designed for placement on a trailer capable of being moved in at least an aft-facing direction at different velocities. The container includes at least one heat generating information technology (IT) equipment that operates to provide large scale data computation when provided with a flow of cooling air sufficient to maintain the IT equipment below a maximum operating temperature value. An air intake opening placed in the aft-facing wall provides an air intake path at which exterior air ingresses into the container at a high velocity to provide a flow of cooling air through the IT compartment, maintaining the ambient condition required by the heat generating IT equipment to continue large scale data processing whenever the container is moving in the aft-facing direction at a minimum threshold velocity.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is related to the subject matter of the following co-pending patent applications, all filed on even date herewith: Ser. No. 15 / 962,846; Ser. No. 15 / 962,856; Ser. No. 15 / 962,866; and Ser. No. 15 / 962,880. The content of each of those applications is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND1. Technical Field[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to data centers comprising large scale information handling systems (LIES) and in particular to a mobile data center supporting operation of a LIES and features associated therewith.2. Description of the Related Art[0003]As the value and use of information continue to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store information. One option available to users is information handling systems. An information handling system generally processes, compiles, stores, and / or communicates information or data for business, personal, or othe...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system that securely attaches an IT rack to a floor in an IT compartment and reduces vibrations transmitted to the IT equipment during movement. The system also includes movement enabling structures that allow the trailer to move laterally and connects to a transport vehicle to move at a high velocity to provide cooling airflow through the container to minimize the use of secondary cooling sources. The technical effects of this patent are improved stability and protection of IT equipment during movement and reduced cooling requirements.

Problems solved by technology

(collectively information technology (IT) modules) generate large amounts of heat, requiring active cooling sources.

Two of the drawbacks of the conventional system of data collection and subsequent processing of the data at a remotely-located data center is the time delay and substantial cost involved in transmitting or transporting the collected data.

Transmission of the data necessitates access to a high bandwidth uplink network, and the cost associated with transmitting such large quantities of data can be astronomical, and in some instances prohibitive.

Transportation of the collected data has drawbacks.

Significant delays are introduced in the processing of data, which is collected in real time.

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