Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Documentation

Overview of Oracle Roving Edge Infrastructure

Learn about the Roving Edge Infrastructure service and associated devices, including how it works and what it does.

Oracle Roving Edge Infrastructure is a cloud-integrated service that puts fundamental Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services where data is generated and consumed. Roving Edge devices provide high-performance computing, such as analytics, machine learning, and location-based services, and storage capabilities that operate with intermittent or no internet connectivity.

Roving Edge Infrastructure is the extension of your OCI tenancy. You can synchronize your object storage datasets with your OCI tenancy after establishing an internet connection between the device and your home OCI region.

How to Use Roving Edge Devices

Common uses for Roving Edge devices include:

  • Storage and processing of large volumes of images, video, audio, and internet of things (IoT) sensor data generated in environments where WAN connection is latent or unavailable. You can pre-process, filter, compress, and secure the data locally, then transfer it to OCI where it can be further processed in the cloud.

  • Compute and IO intensive applications, where low latency is paramount, such as tactical reconnaissance or 5G communications.

  • Machine learning, where models trained in the cloud are running in disconnected locations to improve efficiency, intelligence and productivity.

  • Remote computing requiring elevated security and airtight containment of data.
  • Low-latency Oracle Database and Analytics workloads, with more Oracle applications optimized over time.
Note

Ordering Oracle Roving Edge devices requires important terms and conditions to be understood and acknowledged before taking possession. Confirm that these terms and conditions have been included as part of your Oracle Cloud agreement.

Roving Edge Device Options

The physical component is the Roving Edge device, which allows you to transport and establish your OCI environment where you need it. Roving Edge device options consist of the following:

  • Roving Edge Device: A portable high-powered server that has been ruggedized to operate in remote and austere environments. These devices are highly portable and can be set up and taken down as needed.

  • Roving Edge Ultra (Ultra): A single device contained in a backpack-like transporter that an individual can carry. Ultra doesn't require a separate power source. A single person can operate Ultra in a remote or difficult environment where establishment of devices isn't feasible. Ultra has less storage and computing capabilities than a device.

The Roving Edge devices arrive preconfigured and ready for use. Just power the devices up, configure the network settings, and connect to your local network. You can synchronize object storage data between your Roving Edge devices and your OCI tenancy.

Roving Edge as Data Transfer Gateway

Roving Edge as Data Transfer Gateway is a seamless, efficient solution for managing data movement, synchronization, and storage across edge locations, on-premises systems, and OCI. Designed to support diverse connectivity scenarios, it facilitates data transfers of up to 45 TB between edge environments, on-premises sites, and OCI Object Storage, whether through high-speed options such as OCI FastConnect or in environments with limited network bandwidth. With advanced features such as secure data synchronization and robust protocol support, including NFS v4.1, the gateway delivers reliable connectivity and strong data security. Optimized for both connected and disconnected use cases, the solution provides high performance local storage, enabling organizations to store and transfer data effortlessly and efficiently.

For more information, see Roving Edge as Data Transfer Gateway (PDF).

Limitations of Use

You have no right to use the hardware other than to use and receive the Roving Edge Infrastructure Services. The hardware includes the hardware equipment, including components and options. Oracle retains all title and ownership to the hardware. You may not sell, lease, or transfer the hardware to any third party.

You may not open the hardware or remove, modify, or tamper with any labels or tags (including without limitation, security labels) on the hardware.

You have the right to use the operating system delivered with the hardware subject to the terms of your order and any license agreement(s) delivered with the hardware.

You have no right to repair or replace the hardware. If the hardware is defective, contact Oracle for a replacement. See Contacting Oracle Support.

For a complete description of terms and conditions, review the terms and conditions provided in your Oracle Cloud agreement.