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Identical to the infrastructure needs of a traditional, indoor data cabinet, a NEMA-rated environmental solution should address environmental conditions, airflow, cable management/connectivity, power and security requirements.

Standard BOX configurations incorporate various accessories and components that address these infrastructure requirements.

Made-to-order BOX cabinets can be configured with various options. Discuss available solutions with your Great Lakes sales member during the engineering process.

In the Spotlight: Edge Compute

The fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, is digitizing manufacturing and warehousing. Computers and autonomous systems, fueled by machine learning, construct an enormous cyber-physical system, known as the Internet of Things and the Internet of Systems. This autonomous trend of decision-making and action, required for more efficiency and throughput, requires faster and increased processing power–power needed at the edge.

Data travels from a user’s device to a central location for processing, and n some instances, a specific outcome/action is returned to the device. The volume of connected devices and the desire for faster more reliable processing is expected to overwhelm networks in a centralized system. Edge computing is decentralizing the approach: data from edge devices travel to an edge data center or edge microdata center (EMDC), that physically sits closer to users and edge devices. This shortened path enables more total compute power: increased data analysis at a faster rate with fewer potential points of network failure.

The goal of edge computing is forcing data to be installed outdoors, in stairwells and closets, on the manufacturing floor. When the environment is unpredictable, choose BOX by Great Lakes for edge applications!

Additional Markets & Applications

Consider the environmental conditions of where equipment will be deployed. A specific NEMA rating, combined with BOX components, will address these considerations and work together to create a safe environment, free of dust, dirt, precipitation, etc.

Standard BOX cabinets are configured with airflow solutions appropriate for the size of the cabinet and anticipated installed equipment. If considering a different airflow option, discuss requirements with Great Lakes Technical Support prior to ordering. Any change in the standard BOX cabinet configuration will cause a longer lead time.

Made-to-order BOX cabinets can be configured with various airflow options. Discuss available solutions with your Great Lakes sales member during the engineering process.

Standard BOX cabinets are configured with cable access and electrical knockouts that accommodate the anticipated installed equipment. If considering different cable management or connectivity requirements, discuss requirements with Great Lakes Technical Support prior to ordering. Any change in the standard BOX cabinet configuration will cause a longer lead time.

Made-to-order BOX cabinets should incorporate any required cable access and placement into the cabinet design. Discuss available solutions with your Great Lakes sales member during the engineering process. 

Standard and Made-to-Order BOX cabinets can be configured with power solutions prior to shipping. Discuss requirements with Great Lakes Technical Support prior to ordering. Any change in the standard BOX cabinet configuration will cause a longer lead time.

Standard BOX cabinets are configured with handles and access control that provide various degrees of protection. If considering a different access control, including intelligent access, discuss handle and cabinet compatibility with Great Lakes Technical Support prior to ordering. Any change in the standard BOX cabinet configuration will cause a longer lead time.

Made-to-order BOX cabinets can be configured with various handles and access control options. Discuss available solutions with your Great Lakes sales member during the engineering process.

POPULAR INTELLIGENT ACCESS SOLUTIONS

	SEAL-E1102	SEAL-E5000	SEAL-XE	SEAL-AP
Authentication Method	Locking handle, use in conjunction with optional RFID reader, SEAL-E5000 (sold separately)	RFID reader (use in conjunction with SEAL-E1102 locking handle)	Digital Key	Digital Key
Access Control Software	3rd Party integration, Wiegand interface	Mfr. admin suite	Proprietary mobile app	Proprietary mobile app
Key Features	IP65 Vibration-proof Graffiti-proof Key override Use with SEAL-E5000 or other popular readers	IP65 125 Khz or 13.56 Mhz TCP/IP LED handle status	IP65 Digital key delivered to authenticated user’s mobile device Off-network technology is cyber resilient	Armored padlock for use with hasp lock swing handles Digital key delivered to authenticated user’s mobile device Off-network technology is cyber resilient
	Data Sheet	Data Sheet	Data Sheet	Data Sheet

Regardless of indoor data cabinet or BOX solution, the cabinet can be configured with Great Lakes accessories and third-party components, prior to shipping–it’s part of Great Lakes STACK integration services. STACK creates a streamlined deployment process that reduces freight costs, labor costs, and creates the ultimate savings—time. Each cabinet arrives configured to your exact specifications so that it’s “move-in ready” for your site.