Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Four major differences between consumer/commercial and industrial-grade chassis

By Oded Amir


4 differences can be summarised between purchaser/commercial and industrial-grade framework or embedded pc system. These differences involve scalability, upkeep, applications, and product longevity.



Scalability

With respect to scalability, commercial computers have a fixed range of operational requirements and seldom call for much correction after they leave the factory. And due to the invariable specification design, the framework have very little room for further expansion options. Business computers on the other hand require unceasing operation and system design adjustments to adapt to different purposes. Commercial mainboards come in a plethora of form factors, such as ATX/MicroATX/Mini-ITX motherboards or full-sized/half-size single board computers (SBCs), and the expansion slots on either motherboards or backplanes are manifold. If expansion slots aren't reserved ahead, possibilities are the frame will need replacements somewhere down the road, and system configurations will have to be re-designed to accommodate new demands. The costs sustained will far go beyond the money originally saved on enlargement slots.

Upkeep

Second, straightforwardness of upkeep might not appear as critical as additional requirements. Nowadays most commercial frame open via a plain side cover, but this model is obviously insufficient to meet business applications. The innards of economic chassis are designed differently, and the installation placement could also change at different facilities so flexible top/side cover designs are mandatory. As a result models including L-shaped and U-shaped top covers have been developed in addition to the traditional plain side versions. Other serviceability elements may be included in design elements that ensure convenient operation and maintenance by users or operators, such as tool-free thumb screws and easy-carry handles.

Applications

Thirdly, industrial frame are used in harsh environments,eg hot boiler rooms, sub-zero cold stores, as well as dusty and vibrating environments. Reliable system operation in these places is helped by good system design, and since system failures regularly result in high costs, systems must be very trustworthy under every possible operating condition. Wide temperature support is widespread in commercial computing applications, from the extremes of -10 to 50C. In addition, business computers must provide shock and dust protection. Some systems must withstand environment-induced high vibration, and resonances produced by system-embedded hard discs and fans. Fanless systems are starting to become well-liked, as well , offering stable, silent, low maintenance solutions. Fanless designs dissipate heat via specially-designed heat sinks, heat pipes, or even the aluminium framework itself.

Product Longevity

Product lifespan and extended supply guarantee are two other elements that should be considered. Commercial PCs can operate well for 1 or 2 years typically. Economic PCs nonetheless , are usually applied in production lines and vertical industries as operation controllers, where element replacements aren't always possible or even practical; therefore it's reasonable to expect three to 5 years of life expectancy from business computers. So when wanting to purchase industrial computers or framework, look for well-known corporations with global part providers to guarantee quality and the longest possible lifespan. Additionally, make sure the suppliers offer extended, uninterrupted product supply to avoid issues during periodic system renewals.




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