By Gemma Simpson, 18 May 2007 16:55
When the Blackbox arrives at its destination it needs to be externally hooked up to chilled water, AC power and networking.
There are a number of possibilities for the Blackbox system - for example a business with a suitably large out-building could house a dozen containers to expand its IT infrastructure, or the system can support 10,000 desktop users in remote areas.
Barrington said the container could be used in developing countries to bring computers to schools and businesses via a WiMax network without those institutions having to worry about the technology behind the PCs.
Inside the Blackbox the servers are contained within eight racks - with each one on a rolling base so it can be pulled out if any repairs are needed. The rolling base also acts as a cushion pad to protect the racks during transportation.
Pictured is the interior of the data centre - with one of the racks pulled out slightly to the right.
Photo credit: Gemma Simpson
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