[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of computing and storage system and, in particular, relates to a system for providing high-speed a mini, edge computing enabling, EDGE data centre with ultra-low latency.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Internet technology is playing an important role in today’s generation. Due to the rise of the internet technology, demand for digital services is increasing rapidly. Digital services are consumed by many users through mobile devices, homes, offices, and the like, which leads to increase in demand of digital services upon mini data centres. In general, mini data centres are simply centralized locations where computing and networking equipment is concentrated for collecting, storing, processing, distributing or allowing access to large amounts of data. Conventionally, mini data centres available in the market need customization at user end. In addition, mini data centre needs to be loaded with cloud monitoring software, switches, router, and firewall to function as an edge data centre. In addition, mini data centres are inefficient to cater high demand of data and enhance user experience, latency in data transfer needs to be decreased. Further, mini data centres require large bandwidth to fulfill demands of users. Furthermore, conventional mini data centres create latency issues for applications like analytics, self-driving cars, robotics, Industry 4.0, FOG computing setups, IoT (Internet of things) and AI (artificial intelligence).

[0003] In light of the above stated discussion, there is a need of the EDGE data centre to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages. In addition, the EDGE data centre along with 5G technology facilitates in creating favourable ecosystem to applications like analytics, self-driving cars, robotics, Industry 4.0, FOG computing setups, IoT (Internet of things) and AI (artificial intelligence.

OBJECT OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0004] A primary object of the present disclosure is to provide an EDGE data centre system that resolves latency issues.

[0005] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide the EDGE data centre system that supports 5G technology to create ecosystem for applications like analytics, self-driving cars, robotics, Industry 4.0, FOG computing setups, IoT (Internet of things) and AI (artificial intelligence).

[0006] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the EDGE data centre system with cost effective architecture by leveraging local processing model.

[0007] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the EDGE data centre system that supports prefabrication, micro-modular packing as per global standards.

[0008] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the EDGE data centre system that is easy to deploy through fine-tune and preconfigured software, built in API’s and zero touch bulk provisioning.

[0009] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the EDGE data centre system that has near real-time response and action with low or ultra-low latency.

[0010] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the EDGE data centre system that is designed optimally in micro, customizable configurations, that results in optimized total cost of ownership.

SUMMARY

[0011] In an aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a mini, edge computing enabling, EDGE data centre system for providing a plurality of digital services to one or more users with low latency. The EGDE data centre system includes a plurality hardware systems and a plurality of software systems. In addition, the plurality of hardware systems includes an integrated infrastructure, a UPS system, a cooling system, a communication cable, an intelligent PDU, an environmental monitoring sensor, an alarm system and a cabinet. Further, the integrated infrastructure includes a server, a storage, and a networking unit. Furthermore, the server is associated with the EDGE data centre system. Moreover, the server manages each operation and task performed by the EDGE data centre system. Also, the server stores one or more instructions and one or more processes to perform each operation and task of the EDGE data centre system. Also, the storage is associated with the server. Also, the storage enables the EDGE data centre system to store a plurality of data and information. Also, the storage includes a hard disk drive and a tape drive. Also, the networking unit facilitates to establish and interconnect the plurality hardware systems and the plurality of software systems within the EDGE data centre system. Also, the UPS system corresponds to an uninterruptible power supply system. Also, the UPS system includes a voltage sensor, an inverter, and one or more batteries. Also, the UPS system supplies uninterruptible power supply to the EDGE data centre system with facilitation of the one or more batteries. Also, the cooling system includes calibrated vectored cooling, chilled water system, cold aisle/hot aisle design, evaporative cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, computer room air handler (CRAH), and computer room air conditioner. Also, the cooling system includes free cooling, immersion system, liquid cooling, and pumped refrigerant. Also, the communication cable includes optical fibre cable and copper cable. Also, the intelligent PDU corresponds to an intelligent power distribution unit. Also, the intelligent PDU monitors, manages, and controls power consumption. Also, the environmental monitoring sensor enables the EDGE data centre system to monitor quality of environment. Also, the environmental monitoring sensor prevents overcooling, undercooling, electrostatic discharge, corrosion and short circuits in the EDGE data centre system. Also, the alarm system protects the EDGE data centre system from external and internal threats. Also, the alarm system protects the plurality hardware systems and the plurality of software systems. Also, the cabinet encloses the plurality hardware systems. Also, the cabinet has one or more properties. Also, the one or more properties include waterproof, dust proof (IP 67), and shockproof. Also, the plurality of software systems includes IT ecosystem services, a network functions virtualisation infrastructure, virtual network functions, and cloud components. Also, the IT ecosystem services include a portal and an access manager. Also, the network functions virtualisation infrastructure includes a virtual compute, a virtual storage, and a virtual network. Also, the virtual network functions include a virtual router, a virtual switch, a virtual firewall, and a SDN. Also, the cloud components include an orchestrator and an automation system manager.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of digital services includes e-commerce services, over-the-top media services, social media services, and education services. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of digital services includes health services, Fintech services, ticketing services, and retail services.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the UPS system detects power failure occurred in the EDGE data centre system. In addition, the UPS system commands the inverter to supply power to the EDGE data centre system. Further, the UPS system facilitates continuous charging of the one or more batteries through main power supply. Furthermore, the one or more batteries include flat plate battery, tubular battery, and sealed maintenance free battery

[0014] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the intelligent PDU has a plurality of key features. In addition, the plurality of key features includes outlet level monitoring, environmental monitoring, alerts and alarms based on pre-defined thresholds.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the environment monitoring sensor includes air flow sensor, humidity sensor, smoke detector, IP camera, water leak sensor, power detector, and motion sensor.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the orchestrator and the automation system manager run in parallel to the EDGE data centre system on top of the virtual network functions. In addition, the orchestrator and the automation system manager automate and create workflows. Further, the orchestrator and the automation system manager are used to manage the plurality of software systems and the plurality of hardware systems.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the virtual firewall operates in the virtual network functions. In addition, the virtual firewall performs network traffic filtering and monitoring in the virtual network. Further, the virtual firewall inspects packets and utilizes policy rules to block unapproved communication in the virtual network.

STATEMENT OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0018] In an aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides an EDGE data centre system for providing a plurality of digital services to one or more users with low latency. The EGDE data centre system includes a plurality hardware systems and a plurality of software systems. In addition, the plurality of hardware systems includes an integrated infrastructure, a UPS system, a cooling system, a communication cable, an intelligent PDU, an environmental monitoring sensor, an alarm system and a cabinet. Further, the integrated infrastructure includes a server, a storage, and a networking unit. Furthermore, the server is associated with the EDGE data centre system. Moreover, the server manages each operation and task performed by the EDGE data centre system. Also, the server stores one or more instructions and one or more processes to perform each operation and task of the EDGE data centre system. Also, the storage is associated with the server. Also, the storage enables the EDGE data centre system to store a plurality of data and information. Also, the storage includes a hard disk drive and a tape drive. Also, the networking unit facilitates to establish and interconnect the plurality hardware systems and the plurality of software systems within the EDGE data centre system. Also, the UPS system corresponds to an uninterruptible power supply system. Also, the UPS system includes a voltage sensor, an inverter, and one or more batteries. Also, the UPS system supplies uninterruptible power supply to the EDGE data centre system with facilitation of the one or more batteries. Also, the cooling system includes calibrated vectored cooling, chilled water system, cold aisle/hot aisle design, evaporative cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, computer room air handler (CRAH), and computer room air conditioner. Also, the cooling system includes free cooling, immersion system, liquid cooling, and pumped refrigerant. Also, the communication cable includes optical fibre cable and copper cable. Also, the intelligent PDU corresponds to an intelligent power distribution unit. Also, the intelligent PDU monitors, manages, and controls power consumption. Also, the environmental monitoring sensor enables the EDGE data centre system to monitor quality of environment. Also, the environmental monitoring sensor prevents overcooling, undercooling, electrostatic discharge, corrosion and short circuits in the EDGE data centre system. Also, the alarm system protects the EDGE data centre system from external and internal threats. Also, the alarm system protects the plurality hardware systems and the plurality of software systems. Also, the cabinet encloses the plurality hardware systems. Also, the cabinet has one or more properties. Also, the one or more properties include waterproof, dust proof (IP 67), and shockproof. Also, the plurality of software systems includes IT ecosystem services, a network functions virtualisation infrastructure, virtual network functions, and cloud components. Also, the IT ecosystem services include a portal and an access manager. Also, the network functions virtualisation infrastructure includes a virtual compute, a virtual storage, and a virtual network. Also, the virtual network functions include a virtual router, a virtual switch, a virtual firewall, and a SDN. Also, the cloud components include an orchestrator and an automation system manager.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0019] Having thus described the disclosure in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying figures, wherein:

[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates a general overview of an EGDE data centre system, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a cabinet of the EGDE data centre system, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0022] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram of the EGDE data centre system, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates architecture of the EGDE data centre system, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 5 illustrates architecture of the EGDE data centre system with applications and services preinstalled on the data centre, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure

[0025] It should be noted that the accompanying figures are intended to present illustrations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. These figures are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that accompanying figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present technology. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present technology can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structures and devices are shown in block diagram form only in order to avoid obscuring the present technology.

[0027] Reference in this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present technology. The appearance of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but no other embodiments.

[0028] Moreover, although the following description contains many specifics for the purposes of illustration, anyone skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and/or alterations to said details are within the scope of the present technology. Similarly, although many of the features of the present technology are described in terms of each other, or in conjunction with each other, one skilled in the art will appreciate that many of these features can be provided independently of other features. Accordingly, this description of the present technology is set forth without any loss of generality to, and without imposing limitations upon, the present technology.

[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates a general overview of an EGDE data centre system 100, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. The EGDE data centre system 100 provides a plurality of digital services to one or more users associated with a facility with low latency. In addition, the EDGE data centre system 100 is installed at zone covering entire area of the facility. In general, EDGE data centre is a combination of hardware and software system. In addition, EDGE data centre system reduces network latency. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of digital services includes e-commerce services, over-the-top media services, social media services, and education services. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of digital services includes health services, Fintech services, ticketing services, and retail services. In addition, the EDGE data centre system 100 includes a plurality hardware systems and a plurality of software systems.

[0030] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes application and services 102. In addition, the application and services 102 include a CDN network 104, industry 4.0 106, a FOG computing 108, a private cloud 110, an enterprise application 112, and desktop visualization 114. Further, the EDGE data centre system 100 includes the plurality of software systems. Furthermore, the plurality of software systems includes virtual network functions 116, IT ecosystem services 126, cloud components 132, and network functions virtualization infrastructure 138. Moreover, the virtual network functions 116 include a virtual router 118, a virtual switch 120, virtual firewall 122, and SDN (Software Defined Network) 124. Also, the IT ecosystem services 126 includes a portal 128 and an access manager 130.

[0031] The cloud components 132 include an orchestrator 134 and an automation system manager 136. In addition, the network functions virtualization infrastructure 138 includes a virtual compute 140, a virtual storage 142, and a virtual network 144. Further, the EDGE data centre system 100 includes the plurality hardware systems. Furthermore, the plurality hardware systems includes an integrated infrastructure 146, a UPS system 156, a cooling system 158, a communication cable 160, an intelligent PDU 162, and an environmental monitoring sensor 164. Moreover, the plurality hardware systems includes an alarm system 166 and a cabinet 200 (as illustrated in FIG. 2). Also, the integrated infrastructure 146 includes server 148, storage 150, a networking unit 152, and converged 154.

[0032] The application and services 102 includes the CDN network 104. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the CDN network 104 corresponds to content delivery network. In addition, the CDN network 104 is utilized to deliver web content requested by the one or more users with reduced latency. Further, the CDN network 104 includes EDGE servers distributed globally to extract data from origin server based on request command initiated by the one or more users. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the CDN network 104 is associated with the EDGE data centre system 100. In an example, the one or more users are any individual or person who wants to use digital services in secured way.

[0033] The application and services 102 includes the industry 4.0 106. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the industry 4.0 106 corresponds to fourth industrial revolution. In an example, the industry 4.0 106 is an approach towards automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies and processes. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the industry 4.0 106 includes but may not be limited to cyber-physical systems (CPS), internet of things (IoT), industrial internet of things (IIoT), cloud computing, cognitive computing, and artificial intelligence. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the industry 4.0 106 is associated with the EDGE data centre system 100. In addition, the EDGE data centre system 100 enhances digital services for the industry 4.0 106.

[0034] The application and services 102 includes the FOG computing 108. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the FOG computing 108 utilizes EDGE devices to store data locally instead of storing data directly to cloud storage. In addition, the FOG computing 108 provides data to the one to more users in less time. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the FOG computing 108 is associated with the EDGE data centre system 100. In addition, the FOG computing 108 increases efficiency of the EDGE data centre system 100.

[0035] The application and services 102 includes the private cloud 110. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the private cloud 110 provides a plurality of services to the one or more users. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of services includes websites, virtual desktop infrastructure, machine learning applications, databases, web application backbends, and the like. In an example, the private cloud 110 is utilized by the EDGE data centre system 100 to fulfil data related needs of offices owned by the facility. In addition, the private cloud 110 provides flexibility through internal solutions.

[0036] The application and services 102 includes the enterprise application 112. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the enterprise application 112 provides business-related software solutions to any organization. In addition, the enterprise application 112 facilitates to increase productivity and efficiency of any organization. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the enterprise application 112 increases efficiency and productivity by providing services such as billing systems, customer relationship management systems and supplier relationship management systems, and the like.

[0037] The application and services 102 includes the desktop visualization 114. In an example, the desktop virtualization 114 is a type of virtualization technology that isolates an operating system from computer that is used to access it. In another example, the desktop virtualization 114 facilitates the EDGE data centre system 100 to access any computer stored on cloud storage using any other computer system. The desktop virtualization 114 provides one or more benefits to any organization. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more benefits include but may not be limited to enhanced security, reduced down time, centralized management, and low-cost ownership.

[0038] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the virtual network functions 116. In addition, the virtual network functions 116 include the virtual router 118. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the virtual router 118 corresponds to software-based routing framework. In addition, the virtual router 118 facilitates host computer system to act as physical router device over local area network. In an example, the virtual router 118 performs routing using software-based routing framework. In addition, the routing includes network and packet routing.

[0039] The virtual network functions 116 includes the virtual switch 120. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the virtual switch 120 forwards data packets between virtual machines. In addition, the virtual switch 120 inspects for packets before establishing direct communication on network. Further, the virtual switch 120 is customizable in nature. In an example, the virtual switch 120 facilitates communication between virtual machines. In an example, the virtual switch 120 facilitates deployment and migration of virtual servers.

[0040] The virtual network functions 116 includes the virtual firewall 122. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the virtual firewall 122 operates in virtualized environment. In addition, the virtual firewall 122 performs network traffic filtering and monitoring of virtual machines. Further, the virtual firewall 122 inspects packets and utilizes policy rules to block unapproved communication between virtual machines. In an example, virtual firewall is utilized to protect virtualized environment from unauthorized users.

[0041] The virtual network functions 116 includes the SDN (Software Defined Network) 124. In general, SDN is application in software-defined networking architecture that manages flow control for improved network management and application performance. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the SDN 124 includes a southbound interface (SBI) and an open data model device driver. In general, southbound interface is lower level interface layer of component. In addition, southbound interface is connected with lower layer of northbound interface. Further, southbound interface breaks down concepts into smaller technical details that are specifically geared towards lower layer component within architecture. Furthermore, software-defined networking and southbound interface serves as open flow or alternative protocol specification. Moreover, southbound interface allows network component to communicate with lower level component. In general, open data model device driver is set of relational structures that describe capabilities, configuration state, and statistics for each open flow abstraction.

[0042] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the IT ecosystem services 126. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the IT ecosystem services 126 corresponds to network of organizations. In addition, the IT ecosystem services 126 facilitates in creation and delivery of information technological products and services. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the IT ecosystem services 126 include the portal 128 and the access manager 130.

[0043] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the cloud components 132. The cloud components 132 include the orchestrator 134. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the orchestrator 134 manages interconnections and interactions of workloads on public and private cloud infrastructure. In general, orchestrator is workflow management solution. In addition, orchestrator executes, monitors and manages resources throughout its lifecycle. In addition, orchestration depends on series of workflows that depend on each other to enhance production ecosystem. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the orchestrator 134 and the automation system manager 136 run in parallel to the EDGE data centre system 100 on top of the virtual network functions 116. In addition, the orchestrator 134 and the automation system manager 136 automate and create workflows. Further, the orchestrator 134 and the automation system manager 136 are used to manage the plurality of software systems and the plurality of hardware systems.

[0044] The cloud components 132 includes the automation system manager 136. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the automation system manager 136 automates workflow and processes of the EDGE data centre system 100. The automation system manager 136 enables automating data centre operations, management, monitoring and maintenance tasks, and the like.

[0045] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the network functions virtualization infrastructure 138. In addition, the network functions virtualization infrastructure 138 includes the virtual compute 140. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the EDGE data centre system 100 utilizes virtual compute 140 to reduce number of physical devices. In addition, the virtual compute 140 creates virtual version of computing hardware, operating systems, computer networks, and the like.

[0046] The network functions virtualization infrastructure 138 includes the virtual storage 142. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the virtual storage 142 corresponds to online storage medium used to store data online over network. In an example, the virtual storage 142 is a form of cloud computing. In addition, the virtual storage 142 reduces need of number of physical storage devices, and thus reduces cost.

[0047] The network functions virtualization infrastructure 138 includes the virtual network 144. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the virtual network 144 is utilized by the EDGE data centre system 100 to establish network connection between virtual machines. In addition, the virtual network 144 interconnects virtual servers. Further, the virtual network 144 interconnects every components of virtualized computing environments.

[0048] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the integrated infrastructure 146. In addition, the integrated infrastructure 146 includes the server 148. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the server 148 is part of the EDGE data centre system 100. The server 148 handles each operation and task performed by the EDGE data centre system 100. The server 148 stores one or more instructions and one or more processes for performing various operations of the EDGE data centre system 100. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the server 148 is a cloud server. The cloud server is built, hosted and delivered through a cloud computing platform. In general, cloud computing is a process of using remote network server that are hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.

[0049] The integrated infrastructure 146 includes the storage 150. The storage 150 is used for storage purposes. The storage 150 is associated with the server 148. In general, storage is a collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed and updated. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the storage 150 provides storage location to a plurality of data and information required by the EDGE data centre system 100. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the storage 150 may be at least one of hierarchical database, network database, relational database, object-oriented database, and the like. In addition, the storage 150 includes a hard disk drive and a tape drive.

[0050] The integrated infrastructure 146 includes the networking unit 152. The networking unit of the integrated infrastructure includes plurality of routers and switches. The switches that are used for the integrated infrastructure can be either layer 3 switch or a layer 2 switch. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the networking unit 152 facilitates to establish and interconnect physical and network based devices and equipment within the EDGE data centre system 100. In an example, the networking unit 152 facilitates digital connection between data centre infrastructure nodes and equipment. In addition, the networking unit 152 ensures communication and transfer of data between data centre infrastructure nodes and equipment, and on an internet.

[0051] The integrated infrastructure 146 includes converged 154. In addition, the converged 154 is an infrastructure, called as converged architecture. In an example, converged infrastructure enables the EDGE data centre system 100 to package compute, networking, servers, storage and virtualization tools on an appliance. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the converged 154 reduces complexity in the EDGE data centre system 100. In addition, the converged 154 facilitates to improve issues, such as hardware incompatibility.

[0052] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the UPS system 156. The system includes the UPS system 156. The UPS system 156 includes voltage sensor, inverter, and one or more batteries. The UPS system 156 is associated with the EDGE data centre system 100. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the UPS system 156 is associated with inverter. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, inverter converts DC power supply into AC power supply and supplies AC power supply to the EDGE data centre system 100. In addition, inverter converts AC power supply into DC power supply using rectification. In an example, inverter transforms AC (Alternating Current) supply of main power supply into DC (Direct Current) power supply. In addition, DC power supply charges the one or more batteries. In an example, the UPS system 156 detects power failure occurred in the EDGE data centre system 100. In addition, the UPS system 156 commands inverter to supply power to the EDGE data centre system 100 immediately. Further, inverter converts DC power supply into required AC power supply. Furthermore, required AC power supply is supplied to the EDGE data centre system 100 via the UPS system 156.

[0053] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the UPS system 156 supplies uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the EDGE data centre system 100 with facilitation of the one or more batteries. In addition, the one or more batteries supply required voltage to the EDGE data centre system 100 in case of power failure. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the UPS system 156 facilitates in continuous charging of the one or more batteries through main power supply. In addition, the one or more batteries stores electricity to supply the EDGE data centre system 100 during power cut. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more batteries include but may not be limited to flat plate battery, tubular battery, and sealed maintenance free battery.

[0054] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the UPS system 156 ensures full cycle operation of the EDGE data centre system 100 in real-time. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the UPS system 156 ensures full-cycle operation of EDGE data centre system 100 by continuously monitoring and supplying uninterruptible power supply (UPS) during any fault occurred in main power supply. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the UPS system 156 switches main power supply of the EDGE data centre system 100 into uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in pre-defined interval of time during power failure.

[0055] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the cooling system 158. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cooling system 158 includes calibrated vectored cooling, chilled water system, cold aisle/hot aisle design, evaporative cooling, and direct-to-chip cooling. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the cooling system 158 includes computer room air handler (CRAH), computer room air conditioner, free cooling, immersion system, liquid cooling, and pumped refrigerant.

[0056] In an example, free cooling ensures that temperature flow of the EDGE data centre system 100 is properly functioning. In addition, free cooling includes air-side economization and water-side economization. Further, air-side economization and water-side economization utilizes air and water from outdoors to regulate equipment’s coolness respectively.

[0057] In an example, chilled water system includes liquid cooling. In addition, liquid cooling uses chilled water to directly target desired area. Further, chilled water system utilizes CRAH (computer air room handler) which is connected to chiller. Furthermore, chilled water system utilizes chilled water to travel through coils and engulfs heat and deposits into the chiller. Moreover, chilled water returns to chiller and merges with condenser water flowing through cooling tower.

[0058] In an example, pumped refrigerant pumps chilled water through heat exchanger and utilizes a cold pumped refrigerant to draw out heat. In addition, pumped refrigerant provides savings through transmission of energy from servers and allows for humidification to be reduced. In an example, indirect air evaporative system utilizes air-duct. In addition, indirect air evaporative system is energy efficient and uses weather from outdoors to cool the EDGE data centre system 100.

[0059] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the communication cable 160. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication cable 160 includes optical fibre cable and copper cable.

[0060] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the intelligent PDU 162. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the intelligent PDU 162 refers to intelligent power distribution unit. In addition, the intelligent PDU 162, also known as smart PDU, that distributes power to IT equipment within the EDGE data centre system 100. Further, the intelligent PDU 162 monitors, manages, and controls power consumption to multiple devices. Furthermore, the intelligent PDU 162 includes two types of PDU, such as monitored and switched. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the intelligent PDU 162 includes a plurality of key features. In addition, the plurality of key features includes outlet level monitoring, environmental monitoring, alerts and alarms based on pre-defined thresholds, and the like.

[0061] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the environmental monitoring sensor 164. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the environmental monitoring sensor 164 facilitates the EDGE data centre system 100 to monitor quality of environment. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the environmental monitoring sensor 164 prevents overcooling, undercooling, electrostatic discharge, corrosion and short circuits in the EDGE data centre system 100. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the environment monitoring sensor 164 includes air flow sensor, humidity sensor, smoke detector, IP camera, water leak sensor, power detector, motion sensor, and the like.

[0062] The EDGE data centre system 100 includes the alarm system 166. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the alarm system 166 protects the EDGE data centre system 100 from external and internal threats. In addition, the alarm system 166 facilitates to protect virtual and physical server environments and infrastructure, web-based applications, and the like. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the alarm system 166 alarms the EDGE data centre system 100 in case of fire using fire alarm system. In addition, the alarm system 166 detects all type of physical challenges, such as terrorist attacks, industrial accidents, natural disaster to protect data, network, and severs associated with the EDGE data centre system 100.

[0063] The EDGE data centre system 100 is provided with virtual IoT (internet of things) platform. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the virtual IoT platform is multilayer technology. In addition, the virtual IoT (internet of things) platform facilitates automation of connected devices within internet of things. Further, the virtual IoT platform manages interaction between hardware and application layer. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the EDGE data centre system 100 is a plug and play type system. In addition, the plug and play system facilitates the one or more users to plug in the EDGE data centre system 100 to use an application. Further, the plug and play system allows the one or more users to customize the EDGE data centre system 100 functionality and subsystems based on requirements.

[0064] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the EDGE data centre system includes a cabinet 200 (as shown in FIG 2). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the cabinet 200 includes one or more properties. In addition, the cabinet 200 encloses each of the plurality hardware systems. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more properties include but may not be limited to waterproof, dust proof (IP 67), and shockproof. In addition, the one or more properties of the cabinet 200 protects the hardware modules of the EDGE data centre system 100. The cabinet 200 is provided with wheels to provide mobility to the EDGE data centre system 100.

[0065] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram 300 of the EDGE data centre system 100, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. The EDGE data centre system 100 is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The EDGE data centre system 100 includes a bus 302 that directly or indirectly couples the following devices: memory 304, one or more processors 306, one or more presentation components 308, one or more input/output (I/O) ports 310, one or more input/output components 312, and an illustrative power supply 314. The bus 302 represents what may be one or more busses (such as an address bus, data bus, or combination thereof). Although the various blocks of FIG. 3 are shown with lines for the sake of clarity, in reality, delineating various components is not so clear, and metaphorically, the lines would more accurately be grey and fuzzy. For example, one may consider a presentation component such as a display device to be an I/O component. Also, processors have memory. The inventors recognize that such is the nature of the art and reiterate that the diagram of FIG. 3 is merely illustrative of an exemplary device that can be used in connection with one or more embodiments of the present invention. Distinction is not made between such categories as “workstation,” “server,” “laptop,” “hand-held device,” etc., as all are contemplated within the scope of FIG. 3 and reference to “computing device.”

[0066] The EDGE data centre system 100 typically includes a variety of computer-readable media. The computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by the EDGE data centre system 100 and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, the computer-readable media may comprise computer storage media and communication media. The computer storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. The computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can be accessed by the EDGE data centre system 100. The communication media typically embodies computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery media. The term “modulated data signal” means a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0067] Memory 304 includes computer-storage media in the form of volatile and/or nonvolatile memory. The memory 304 may be removable, non-removable, or a combination thereof. Exemplary hardware devices include solid-state memory, hard drives, optical-disc drives, etc. The system 100 includes the one or more processors 306 that read data from various entities such as memory 304 or I/O components 312. The one or more presentation components 308 present data indications to a user or other device. Exemplary presentation components include a display device, speaker, printing component, vibrating component, etc. The one or more I/O ports 310 allow the computing device 300 to be logically coupled to other devices including the one or more I/O components 312, some of which may be built in. Illustrative components include a microphone, joystick, game pad, satellite dish, scanner, printer, wireless device, etc.

[0068] Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 illustrates the edge data centre according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The architecture of the EDGE data centre includes a physical infrastructure comprising servers, network switches and storage device. The functioning of physical devices is supported by UPS, cooling systems, cables, PDUs, sensors, alarm systems and rack. Over the physical network infrastructure, virtual layer comprising NFV infrastructure is provided to virtually modify functioning of servers, switches and storages. An orchestration and automation system manager is provided over the physical and virtual network components, to control the functioning and accessing or the components. The IT service ecosystem, comprising functions such as management, security, settings etc, accesses the physical and virtual infrastructure by the orchestration and automation system manager. The VNFs also communicate with the physical and virtual infrastructure by the orchestration and automation system manager. Over the VNFs, applications and services according to requirement are preloaded loaded to make the mini data centre plug and play type.

[0069] The present invention has various advantages over the prior art. The present invention relates to the EDGE data centre system that resolves latency issues. In addition, the EDGE data centre system supports 5G technology to create ecosystem for applications like analytics, self-driving cars, robotics, Industry 4.0, FOG computing setups, IOT (Internet of things) and AI (artificial intelligence). Further, the EDGE data centre system has cost effective architecture by leveraging local processing model. Furthermore, the EDGE data centre system supports prefabrication, micro-modular packing as per global standards. Moreover, the EDGE data centre system is easy to deploy through fine-tune and preconfigured software, built in API’s and zero touch bulk provisioning. Also, the EDGE data centre system has near real-time response and action with low or ultra-low latency. Also, the EDGE data centre system is designed optimally in micro, customizable configurations, that results in optimized total cost of ownership.

[0070] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present technology have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present technology to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present technology and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present technology and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present technology.

[0071] While several possible embodiments of the invention have been described above and illustrated in some cases, it should be interpreted and understood as to have been presented only by way of illustration and example, but not by limitation. Thus, the breadth and scope of a preferred embodiment should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments.

We claim:

1.A mini data centre system (100) for providing edge computing platform, the mini data centre system (100) comprises:
an integrated infrastructure (146), wherein the integrated infrastructure (146) comprises: a server (148), a storage (150) and a networking unit (152) that comprise plurality of routers and switches within the mini data centre system (100) enclosed in a cabinet (200) wherein an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system (156), a cooling system (158), a plurality of communication cable (160), an intelligent power distribution unit (PDU) (162), environmental monitoring sensors (164) and an alarm system (166) are enclosed in the cabinet along with server, switches and networking units to support functioning of infrastructure;
wherein, computing, storage and switching capacity of the mini data centre is virtually and dynamically modified by network function virtualization infrastructure (138) that comprises virtual computer (140), a virtual storage (142), and a virtual switch and virtual router (144) installed on the server and storage of the integrated infrastructure.

2. The mini data centre system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the intelligent PDU (162) performs monitoring of at least one of outlet level monitoring, environmental monitoring, alerts and alarms based on pre-defined thresholds.

3. The mini data centre system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the environment monitoring sensor (164) comprising air flow sensor, humidity sensor, smoke detector, IP camera, water leak sensor, power detector, and motion sensor.

4. The mini data centre system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an orchestrator (134) and an automation system manager (136) are installed on the server of the integrated infrastructure and run in parallel to the mini data centre system (100) on top of the network function virtualization infrastructure (138), wherein the orchestrator (134) and the automation system manager (136) automate and create workflows, wherein the orchestrator (134) and the automation system manager (136) are used to manage the access and control of of integrated infrastructure components, both real and virtual.

5. The mini data centre system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein virtual network functions (116) are installed on the server and storage of the integrated infrastructure wherein the virtual network function (116) comprises a virtual router (118), a virtual switch (120), a virtual firewall (112) and a SDN (124) and wherein the virtual network functions access the real and virtual storage, server and network components through orchestrator (134) and the automation system manager (136).

6. The mini data centre system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the virtual firewall (122) operates in the virtual network functions (116), wherein the virtual firewall (122) performs network traffic filtering and monitoring in the virtual network (144), wherein the virtual firewall (122) inspects packets and utilizes policy rules to block unapproved communication in the virtual network (144).

7. The mini data centre (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein instruction for dynamic modification of network hardware capacity by network function virtualization infrastructure (138) is given by applications and services running on the mini data centre through virtual network functions and orchestration and automation system manager, wherein the processing capacity and storage is increased or decreased dynamically by constantly monitoring and controlling hardware requirement applications and services running on the mini data centre.