A 40-foot Portable Modular Data Center on display.
The Portable Modular Data Center (PMDC) is a portable data center solution built into a 20, 40, or 53-foot intermodal container (shipping container). It provides network connection in disaster areas when traditional power and connectivity resources have been impacted. Generally, PMDCs come with modules for power generation (diesel generator), Servers or other computing resources. However there are cooling units to control the massive amounts of heat that high-density computing resources generate, and internet connectivity resources (often satellite uplinks). They can be stored easily and then deployed when needed to augment traditional data centers or provide backup functionality in the event of a disaster.
Portability
The Portable Modular Data Center is either fully or partially loaded with computer equipment can be transported using standard shipping methods. The PMDC is weather-resistant and insulated and can be placed in environments like the tundra or the desert.[1]
