Edge Computing Management for Modular Data Centers

Centralized Management for Distributed Edge

Modular data centers are perfect for edge computing deployments, but managing dozens or hundreds of distributed sites creates operational challenges. Aravolta provides centralized visibility and control for your entire edge computing fleet.

Edge Deployment Scenarios

Aravolta supports the full spectrum of edge computing applications:

• Telecom/5G Edge:
  • Cell tower and base station co-location
  • Multi-access edge computing (MEC) infrastructure
  • Outdoor modular units in harsh environments
  • Integration with telecom management systems
• Content Delivery & Streaming:
  • Regional cache and CDN nodes
  • Live streaming infrastructure
  • Gaming edge servers
  • Performance and latency monitoring
• Industrial & Manufacturing:
  • Factory floor edge computing
  • IoT data processing and analytics
  • Machine learning inference at the edge
  • Integration with industrial control systems
• Retail & Branch Locations:
  • Store and branch office micro data centers
  • Point-of-sale and payment processing
  • In-store analytics and personalization
  • Video surveillance and security systems

Multi-Site Operations at Scale

Manage edge infrastructure efficiently across geographies:

• Unified Dashboard:
  • Single view of all edge sites
  • Aggregate health and status metrics
  • Geographic map view of deployments
  • Quick drill-down to individual sites
• Standardized Operations:
  • Consistent monitoring across all sites
  • Standardized alerting and escalation
  • Centralized change management
  • Template-based configurations
• Performance Optimization:
  • Cross-site performance comparison
  • Identify underperforming locations
  • Workload balancing across edge nodes
  • Capacity planning for regional expansion

Edge-Specific Monitoring

Purpose-built features for edge computing challenges:

• Connectivity Resilience:
  • Monitor WAN link health and availability
  • Automatic local buffering during outages
  • Bandwidth utilization and optimization
  • Failover and backup link monitoring
• Environmental Extremes:
  • Wide temperature range monitoring
  • Outdoor environmental conditions
  • Humidity and condensation detection
  • Weather-correlated performance analysis
• Limited On-Site Support:
  • Predictive maintenance to minimize site visits
  • Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Automated recovery procedures
  • Clear escalation to field technicians

Security for Distributed Infrastructure

• Secure remote access without VPN complexity
• Physical security monitoring (door sensors, cameras)
• Tamper detection and alerting
• Access audit trails across all sites
• Encrypted data transmission from edge to cloud

Edge-to-Cloud Integration

Seamlessly integrate edge infrastructure with cloud and core data centers:

• Unified view of edge, core, and cloud resources
• Workload orchestration across edge and cloud
• Data synchronization monitoring
• Hybrid capacity planning and optimization