Industrial Servers

Systel offers rugged computers in rackmount and small footprint form factors for use in industrial and commercial environments.

Industrial servers are the workhorses of modern industrial operations, playing a vital role in the backbone of various industries such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and telecommunications. Systel industrial servers are purpose-built to meet the demanding requirements of industrial environments, offering robustness, reliability, and performance that are essential for mission-critical applications.

At their core, Systel industrial servers are powerful computers designed to operate continuously under harsh conditions that standard servers may not withstand. Unlike typical data center servers, which are housed in controlled environments with stable temperatures and minimal environmental stressors, Systel industrial servers are engineered to function reliably in settings characterized by:

  • Harsh Temperatures: Industrial environments can experience extreme temperatures, whether it’s freezing cold in a mining operation or scorching heat in a manufacturing plant. Industrial servers are designed to operate within wide temperature ranges, typically from -40°C to 70°C or even higher, ensuring they can function without performance degradation or failure.
  • Vibration and Shock: Machinery and equipment in industrial facilities generate vibrations and shocks that can affect standard computing equipment. Industrial servers are built with shock-resistant mounts and ruggedized components to withstand these conditions, ensuring they maintain operational integrity.
  • Dust and Particles: Dust, dirt, and other airborne particles are prevalent in industrial settings, posing a significant challenge to electronic equipment. Industrial servers may be sealed or otherwise engineered to handle ingress of dust and feature air filtration systems to maintain internal cleanliness, thereby extending their lifespan and reliability.
  • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): Heavy machinery and electrical equipment can produce electromagnetic interference that disrupts sensitive electronics. Industrial servers may be shielded and equipped with EMI filters to mitigate these effects, ensuring consistent performance and data integrity.

Featured Systel Products

Leading-edge CPU and GPU compute performance and density, enabling data intensive mission workloads including AI and DL/ML. Data center performance in edge-deployed servers.

Badger is the industrial rugged embedded computer purpose-built for industrial autonomy and mission-critical applications.

Commercial Sectors Using Servers

Systel supports a wide range of critical industrial and commercial applications across various industries:

  • Manufacturing: In manufacturing plants, industrial servers control and monitor automated processes, ensuring efficient production lines. They collect data from sensors and machines, analyze production metrics in real-time, and facilitate predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
  • Energy: In the energy sector, industrial servers manage power generation, distribution, and monitoring systems. They facilitate grid management, renewable energy integration, and smart metering, enabling utilities to optimize operations and improve energy efficiency.
  • Transportation: Industrial servers play a crucial role in transportation systems, supporting traffic management, railway signaling, and airport operations. They handle vast amounts of data from surveillance cameras, sensors, and communication networks, ensuring smooth and safe transportation operations.
  • Telecommunications: Telecom networks rely on industrial servers for reliable data processing, routing, and storage. They support network management functions, handle voice and data traffic, and ensure uninterrupted communication services for businesses and consumers.

Constant Change

The evolution of industrial servers continues to be driven by advancements in technology such as edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Edge computing, in particular, is gaining prominence as industrial servers are deployed closer to the point of data generation, enabling real-time processing and analysis for time-sensitive applications.

As industries embrace digital transformation, the demand for robust, reliable, and high-performance industrial servers will continue to grow. These servers are indispensable for powering smart factories, autonomous vehicles, and interconnected infrastructures that define the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) era.

Systel seeks to stay in front of these trends – offering cutting edge technology to customers that need the best rugged computing has to offer.

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