Author: Rob Carney

Smarter Infrastructure for Medium-Sized Sites: Modular Data Centres for Health, Education, Government & Defence

Across critical sectors like healthcare, education, government, and defence, the pressure to modernise IT infrastructure is growing. As operations become increasingly digital, organisations require resilient, efficient, and scalable environments to house their core networking systems.

Cannon Technologies meets this challenge with a new generation of modular data centres – built off-site, configured for rapid deployment, and tailored to the needs of medium-sized facilities, such as:

• Regional hospitals or large medical centres
• University campuses and research parks
• Mid-scale manufacturing or logistics operations
• Council buildings and government offices

Modular Data Centres Designed for Medium-Sized Operations

Cannon’s SMART Modular and SMART MDC platforms are pre-engineered to simplify how medium-sized organisations deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. Whether supporting communications, edge computing, or mission-critical networks, these systems offer all-in-one functionality within rugged, self-contained enclosures.

Each modular unit can host network switching, server, storage, and security equipment, and be installed outdoors or inside non-traditional spaces like warehouses, maintenance yards, or unused buildings – without the overhead of traditional data hall or compute room construction.

What Makes a SMART Module?

A SMART Module is a self-contained data centre unit designed for performance, flexibility, and speed of deployment.

It comes factory-fitted with:

• Integrated power systems and UPS
• Cooling and airflow management
• Structured cabling and fire protection
• Access control and CCTV
• Environmental and asset monitoring

These systems are built to be deployed wherever the organisation needs them – on-site, on-campus, or in regional support facilities – requiring minimal civil works or disruption.

Key Advantages

Fast Installation with Minimal Disruption
Delivered fully built and tested, SMART Modules can be operational in a fraction of the time needed for traditional builds – perfect for upgrading infrastructure while daily operations continue.

Scalable to Evolving Needs
Additional modules can be added as demand grows, enabling phased upgrades without overcommitting on day one.

Fits Where Traditional Builds Don’t
SMART Modules are designed for non-standard spaces – car parks, service yards, rooftops – unlocking capacity without new buildings.

Robust & Secure by Design
Engineered for challenging environments, modules are secure, weather-resistant, and tamper-proof – ideal for sectors that demand high resilience.

Ready for Edge, AI & Next-Gen Applications
Modules support modern workloads – from edge processing in hospitals to AI research in universities – ensuring low latency and high reliability.

Technical Overview

• All-in-One Delivery:
  Ready-built with racks, cooling, UPS, fire and security
• Remote Visibility:
  Real-time environmental and power monitoring
• Flexible Deployment:
  Indoors or outdoors, single or multi-module configurations
• Standards-Based:
  Conforms to ISO/IEC, ANSI/TIA, and industry-specific requirements
• Custom-Configurable:
  Built for anywhere from 20 to 100+ racks

Tailored Platforms for Critical Environments

Cannon offers two core modular solutions to serve different site constraints and operational requirements:

Globe Trotter: Mobile & Rapid-Response Network SMART Modules

Optimised for mobility, temporary use, or fast turnaround deployments. Key features:

• Shock-isolated enclosures using Soft Ride™
• Scalable power and cooling up to 100kW IT load
• Pre-integrated systems for plug-and-play functionality

Use Cases:

• Temporary healthcare or vaccine distribution hubs
• Government response centres
• Secure, mobile infrastructure for military or disaster recovery scenarios

Granular SMART Modular: Site-Assembled, Access-Friendly Systems

Designed for hard-to-reach areas or sites where large equipment delivery is not feasible:

• Carried and assembled by hand – no cranes or wide-access needed
• Ideal for retrofits, constrained sites, or listed buildings
• Fully integrated racks and services upon completion

Use Cases:

• Hospital IT upgrades in tight or restricted buildings
• Expanding network services in universities or local authority offices
• Digitising heritage or protected sites without major renovation

NGEN Estate: Total Visibility for Modular Infrastructure

Cannon’s NGEN Estate platform offers intelligent infrastructure management across single or multi-site deployments.

Capabilities include:

• Live tracking of system health, power, access, and environment
• Global visibility and secure remote control
• Predictive alerts and maintenance scheduling
• Compliance logging and audit-ready reporting

From Planning to Operation: Level 6 Lifecycle Services

Cannon supports each deployment with Level 6 Services, covering:

• Initial consultancy and tailored solution design
• Factory build, on-site installation, and commissioning
• Staff training, remote support, and maintenance
• Scalability planning and future module expansion

Your infrastructure stays reliable, efficient, and future-ready for years to come.

Sector-Ready Solutions

Healthcare

• On-campus networking hubs for imaging, diagnostics, and medical records
• Secure, compliant systems aligned with NHS and private sector needs
• Space-saving deployment for hospitals with limited expansion options

Education

• Resilient on-site infrastructure for research computing, AI, and e-learning
• Ideal for campus-wide connectivity or department-level deployments
• Quick to install without disrupting student activities

Government

• Enables secure digital services in local councils or regional offices
• Rapid rollout of public sector IT hubs or smart city edge nodes
• Built-in energy efficiency for carbon-conscious operations

Defence & Security

• Suitable for both mobile field units and fixed secure locations
• Secure separation of networks, with full access monitoring
• Supports surveillance, comms, and mission-critical IT infrastructure

Infrastructure That Moves With You

Cannon Technologies provides robust, scalable, and secure modular data centres designed for today’s most demanding medium-sized sites. Whether supporting a busy hospital, a growing university, or a distributed government estate, our solutions give you the infrastructure edge – delivered faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively.

As data centre infrastructures evolve, the challenge of accommodating higher per-rack power densities becomes increasingly prominent.

Traditional cooling systems, such as raised floors paired with perimeter Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units, were typically designed to support around 3kW per rack.

However, with modern IT equipment exceeding these densities (often exceeding 10–15 kW per rack), it’s imperative to optimize existing cooling solutions to meet current demands.

Rather than undertaking costly renovations, data centre operators can significantly improve cooling efficiency and capacity by implementing Aisle Containment solutions.

Implementing Aisle Containment is a proven strategy to enhance cooling efficiency and support higher rack densities. By segregating cold supply air from hot exhaust air, aisle containment minimizes air mixing, leading to more consistent inlet temperatures and improved CRAC unit performance. This separation not only eliminates hotspots but also increases the return air temperature to CRAC units, thereby enhancing their cooling capacity.

Key Benefits of Aisle Containment

• Improves cooling efficiency by physically separating hot and cold air streams.
• Increases CRAC performance by raising return air temperatures, unlocking up to 24% more usable capacity.
• Supports higher rack densities without expanding the physical footprint.
• Reduces energy costs—for every 1°F (0.56°C) increase in server inlet temperature, cooling energy use can drop by 4–5% (per ENERGY STAR).

Types of Containment

Both hot aisle containment (HAC) and cold aisle containment (CAC) effectively manage airflow, but the optimal choice depends on specific data centre configurations.

• Hot Aisle Containment (HAC):
  Encloses hot exhaust air, directing it back to CRAC units.
• Cold Aisle Containment (CAC):
  Encloses the cold intake aisle to protect supply air.

Both strategies are effective, evaluating the existing layout, rack arrangement, and cooling infrastructure is essential to determine the most suitable approach

Return Air Temperature

One of the most critical but overlooked factors in cooling efficiency is return air temperature, the temperature of the air returning to the CRAC units.

Recommended return air temperatures are typically between 24°C to 35°C (75°F and 95°F) for maximum CRAC efficiency.

Aisle containment allows return air temperatures to rise, unlocking the full potential of cooling units without physical upgrades.

Project Considerations

Containment systems rarely exist in isolation. Several supporting upgrades may be required for a successful deployment:

Assess Your Rack Configuration

The feasibility and complexity of containment depend heavily on your rack layout:

• Homogeneous environments (uniform rack size and alignment):
  Easier to deploy with off-the-shelf containment solutions.
• Heterogeneous environments (variable rack sizes and spacing):
  Require customized solutions and may necessitate physical reconfiguration.

Assess your willingness to modify rack footprints or layouts before selecting a containment system.

Sharing this with potential vendors ensures accurate system proposals tailored to your facility.

Fire Suppression

Fully enclosed aisles can disrupt fire detection and suppression coverage. You may need:

• Additional smoke sensors inside the contained aisle
• Repositioning or adding sprinkler heads or clean agent nozzles

Engage your fire safety consultants early to avoid compliance issues and hidden costs.

Environmental Monitoring

Prior to adjusting temperature settings, implement real-time monitoring at equipment inlets. This data is vital for making informed decisions about temperature management and ensuring equipment safety.

According to ENERGY STAR, for every 1°F (0.56°C) increase in inlet air temperature, data centres can reduce cooling energy consumption by 4–5%.

Best practice:

1. Install sensors before containment to establish a baseline.
2. Post-installation, adjust CRAC supply air temperature upward in 0.5–1°C (1–2°F) increments.
3. Continuously monitor inlet temperatures to ensure thermal safety.

These sensors can be integrated via DCIM software or independent monitoring systems.

CRAC Unit Controls

Legacy CRAC systems often operate independently, causing inefficiencies like “dueling CRACs” where one-unit cools while another reheats.

Implementing a centralized control system allows units to coordinate temperature and humidity more efficiently, optimizing performance post-containment.

Sealing Gaps and Using Blanking Panels

Containment effectiveness is undermined by unsealed floor cutouts or empty rack slots.

Implement:

• Blanking panels in all unused rack spaces
• Brush grommets or sealed tiles at floor cutouts

This prevents unwanted air mixing and maintains the separation of hot and cold air streams.

Key Take-Aways

Aisle containment is a proven strategy to:

• Support higher rack densities (10–15 kW per rack or more).
• Regain lost cooling capacity.
• Extend the life of legacy infrastructure.

At Cannon Technologies, we specialize in delivering tailored aisle containment solutions that align with the unique requirements of each data centre.

Our expertise ensures that your facility can efficiently handle increased power densities while maintaining optimal thermal performance.

In the race toward gigabit connectivity and 5G expansion, telecom operators are under mounting pressure to rapidly deploy infrastructure that is scalable, secure, and future-ready.

One solution that is transforming how fibre exchange buildings are designed and deployed is the SMART Modular Fibre Exchange & Data Centre (SMART FEx) from Cannon Technologies.

Purpose-built for applications such as FTTx (Fibre-to-the-x) networks, these modular solutions offer unmatched flexibility, speed, and efficiency – making them a strategic asset for modern telecom deployments.

What is a SMART Module??

Cannon Technologies’ SMART Module is a pre-engineered, factory-built module that can be deployed rapidly on-site to serve as a fully functional Data Centre or Hub.

It includes all necessary infrastructure – including power, cooling, fire suppression, physical security, and network cabling – in a compact and robust enclosure.

These modules are engineered to operate in diverse environments and can be installed in remote, urban, or suburban areas with minimal site preparation.

They are particularly valuable in FTTx applications, where coverage density and localised edge processing are critical to delivering high-speed broadband to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. The SMART FEx, is such a fibre exchange hub .

SMART Modules are also versatile in their deployment locations and can be installed outdoors as standalone exchanges or indoors when repurposing large buildings such as warehouses or retail units.

Typically SMART modular data centres and FEx’s can be delivered as container based SMART GT (Globe Trotter) enclosed transportable and relocatable units, or the scalable SMART GMDC (Granular Modular DC), that can be employed as an external build or internal in existing spaces.

This provides operators with greater flexibility in how and where they roll out their infrastructure, especially in urban regeneration or brownfield development scenarios.

Benefits for FTTx Applications in Telecoms

• Rapid Deployment and Scalability

SMART FEx modules can be deployed in weeks rather than months. This is critical in competitive markets where speed to market defines success.

Their modular design enables incremental expansion of the fibre network as demand grows, without disrupting existing services.

• Reduced CAPEX and OPEX

Compared to traditional brick-and-mortar fibre exchange buildings, SMART FEx modules offer a lower total cost of ownership.

Pre-fabrication in a controlled factory environment reduces on-site labour and construction variability. Additionally, their energy-efficient cooling and power systems lower operational expenses significantly over time.

• Space-Efficient and Location-Flexible

SMART Modules are compact yet highly functional. They can be installed in locations with limited real estate – such as roadside cabinets, rooftops, or urban micro-sites — as well as indoors within existing buildings such as disused warehouses or retail premises.

This is especially valuable for reutilising real estate assets or accelerating deployment where external planning constraints exist.

• Ruggedised for Outdoor Use

Built to withstand harsh climates and physical threats, Cannon SMART Modules are equipped with robust environmental controls and physical security features.

This makes them suitable for remote, unattended deployment in rural and suburban regions, where traditional infrastructure is impractical or cost prohibitive.

• Future-Ready Infrastructure

With the accelerating convergence of fibre and 5G, operators need infrastructure that can evolve with technology. SMART Modules are designed with edge computing in mind, enabling local data processing and reduced latency for next-gen applications like IoT, smart cities, and autonomous systems.

Key Technical Features

• Turnkey Build: Includes all essential components – racks, cooling, UPS, access control, fire detection and suppression – in a ready-to-deploy unit.
• Remote Monitoring and Management: Integrated software enables operators to monitor power usage, temperature, access control, and alarms in real-time.
• Standards-Compliant: Built to meet or exceed industry standards for telecom and data centre applications (e.g., ISO/IEC, ANSI/TIA).
• Customisable Layouts: Available in a variety of sizes and configurations to match deployment needs – from small edge exchanges to regional data centres.
• Indoor or Outdoor Installation: Suitable for installation in open outdoor areas or within repurposed buildings, offering maximum deployment flexibility.

Use Case: Supporting FTTH Rollout in Suburban Networks

In a recent UK suburban deployment, a leading telecom provider used SMART FEx modules as fibre aggregation points in a large-scale FTTH (Fibre-to-the-Home) expansion.

By placing modular hubs at strategic locations closer to end users, the provider significantly reduced latency and improved service reliability.

The modular approach also allowed them to scale capacity quickly as subscriber numbers grew – without requiring major civil works or building permits.

In urban areas, disused retail units were repurposed as indoor SMART Modular sites, saving both time and cost.

Conclusion

As the telecom industry continues to expand fibre coverage and roll out next-generation services, Cannon Technologies’ SMART Modules & Modular Data Centres offer a compelling solution for fibre exchange infrastructure.

With rapid deployment, cost efficiency, and rugged reliability, SMART FEx modules are not just an alternative to traditional buildings – they represent a smarter, more agile way forward for FTTx applications.

Whether deployed outdoors in remote areas or indoors within repurposed buildings, the modules deliver the speed, flexibility, and resilience that modern networks demand.

Smart, Scalable, and Secure: Modular Data Centres for Health, Education, Government & Defence

As the demand for fast, resilient, and secure digital infrastructure grows across sectors like communications, healthcare, education, government, utilities, finance and defence, the need for compact, high-performance data centre solutions has never been greater.

Cannon Technologies, a global leader in modular data centre innovation, offers an award-winning portfolio ideal for small to medium-scale deployments – delivering performance, flexibility, and rapid deployment where it matters most.

Why Modular for Critical Sectors?

Organisations operating in sensitive and dynamic environments require infrastructure that is:

• Secure and resilient to physical and cyber threats
• Scalable to grow with demand
• Deployable in hard-to-reach or mobile locations
• Rapid to install and ready for immediate service

Cannon Technologies’ Globe Trotter and Granular Modular Data Centre solutions meet all these demands, providing unparalleled value and operational confidence.

Globe Trotter: Transportable & Tactical

For mobile, relocatable, or rapidly deployable scenarios, especially in defence, disaster recovery, and remote healthcare – Cannon’s Globe Trotter series is unmatched.

These transportable modular data centres:

• Deploy 75% faster than traditional builds
• Feature plug-and-play infrastructure, pre-integrated, tested, and shock-protected
• Support global missions with Soft Ride™ shock attenuation, ideal for pre-commissioned systems
• Include Tier III-ready designs, robust cooling, and scalable power systems from a few kilowatts up to 100kW

Use cases:

• Campus Server Room, UPS and Network SMART building Modules
• Mobile field hospitals and command centres
• Secure educational deployments in temporary sites
• Tactical defence networks or classified data nodes in forward environments

Granular Modular: Precision-Built for Challenging Sites

Where traditional construction is impractical – urban campuses, legacy government buildings, or restricted sites – Cannon’s Granular Modular system offers a game-changing alternative:

• Assembled on-site from man-portable components—no cranes required
• Designed to fit through tight access points and built around obstructions
• Suitable examples include urban hospitals, schools, or municipal facilities with spatial or structural limitations
• Enables phased buildouts, minimizing CAPEX and reducing disruption

With pre-engineered pods available in sizes from 10 to 50 racks, and full data hall integration – including cooling, power, fire protection, and NGEN Estate – these solutions provide full-spectrum performance from day one

NGEN Estate: Real-Time Monitoring, Control, and Intelligence

Replacing and surpassing traditional DCIM systems, NGEN Estate is Cannon Technologies’ next generation monitoring platform.

Designed specifically for modular and mobile data centre environments, NGEN Estate offers:

• Real-time visualisation of the entire MDC infrastructure and equipment
• Remote access capabilities, enabling secure oversight from anywhere in the world
• Health monitoring and diagnostics of systems and subsystems
• Preventative maintenance planning, reducing downtime and costly repairs
• Resource management, allowing engineers to be deployed more efficiently
• Full audit trails, tracking equipment use, status, and configuration

By delivering all the features of DCIM – and significantly more – NGEN Estate empowers operators across sectors to maintain operational excellence, improve uptime, and ensure security and compliance at every level.

Total Lifecycle Support: Cannon + Level 6 Services

Cannon’s offering doesn’t stop at delivery. Through its Level 6 Services, Cannon ensures full life-cycle support:

• Concept design through to integration, testing, and on-site installation
• On-demand hardware installation, remote monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades
• Rapid deployment capabilities – powered and operational within months, not years

This comprehensive support is critical for sectors where uptime, compliance, and performance are non-negotiable.

Benefits Across Key Sectors

Healthcare

• Enable secure areas for digital record access, imaging data, and telehealth platforms on-site
• Compact MDCs reduce infrastructure footprint in crowded campuses
• Compliant with reliable and power resilience requirements

Education

• Provide scalable, secure infrastructure to support digital learning, Ai and research platforms
• Modular upgrades allow future expansion as tech requirements grow

Government & Municipal

• Rapid deployment in underserved or rural areas
• Meet strict procurement, energy efficiency, and compliance standards

Defence & Security

• Military-grade resilience, physical separation of networks, and rapid redeployment
• Integrated secure access, CCTV, fire suppression, and NGEN Estate monitoring

Conclusion: Ready for Today, Built for Tomorrow

Cannon Technologies delivers the ultimate modular data centre solution for small to medium-scale deployments in high-stakes environments.

Whether relocating to the field, retrofitting an existing structure, or planning for future growth, Cannon’s Globe Trotter and Granular Modular systems offer fast, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure – supported for life.

Discover how Cannon can future-proof your mission-critical data operations.
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📧 sales@cannontech.co.uk

Speed, Strength, and Scalability: How Cannon’s EPIC-X and SMART-X Cabinets Are Powering the Digital Backbone

As digital infrastructure continues to grow exponentially, the pressure is on for data centres, telecom hubs, and IT facilities to deliver high-performance, secure environments fast.

Cannon Technologies, a long-standing leader in data centre and telecoms hardware, is addressing these demands head-on with their cutting-edge EPIC-X and SMART-X server cabinets.

Rapid Delivery, Ready to Deploy

In an industry where downtime is costly and speed to implementation is everything, Cannon’s 1–3 working day delivery service across the mainland offers a major competitive advantage.

Both EPIC-X and SMART-X cabinets arrive pre-built and factory-fitted, reducing on-site installation time significantly and enabling rapid deployment in critical infrastructure environments.

Whether you’re upgrading a single IT room or expanding a hyperscale data centre, the swift availability of these units ensures projects stay on schedule and budgets stay intact.

Your Emergency Partner: When Others Let You Down

Unexpected delivery failures or last-minute requirements can put infrastructure projects at risk. That’s where Cannon steps in.

With fully stocked models and rapid logistics, Cannon is the trusted fallback when your current supplier can’t deliver.

Many clients turn to Cannon in moments of urgency—whether it’s a same-week site launch or a critical comms room outage, because they know the products are in stock, ready to ship, and built to perform.

When reliability matters most, Cannon delivers.

Designed for High Load and High Performance

Modern digital infrastructure demands hardware that can handle high-density equipment and heavy static loads.

The EPIC-X range supports up to 1000kg, while the more robust SMART-X series boasts an impressive 1500kg load rating – ideal for demanding environments such as telecoms networks, enterprise data centres, and military or financial installations.

Both lines accommodate all standard 19-inch rack-mountable servers, with configurations designed to support mixed server depths and complex equipment layouts.

Conclusion

Both EPIC-X and SMART-X are top-tier choices from Cannon Technologies – designed to address the real-world demands of modern digital infrastructure.

If you’re under pressure from tight timelines, experiencing delivery failures from other suppliers, or facing last-minute project changes, Cannon’s rapid availability ensures you’re not left waiting.

Whether your priority is weight capacity, cabinet size, security, or sustainability, there’s a Cannon solution to fit your specific needs and it’s likely in stock and ready to ship today.

Scalable, Flexible, and Future-Proof

Cannon’s modular approach allows customers to scale infrastructure as requirements evolve.

The EPIC-X is available in heights from 25U to 47U, with widths from 600mm to 800mm and depths up to 1200mm. The SMART-X extends even further, with cabinet heights reaching 52U, catering to more expansive or high-density setups.

Smart modularity means these cabinets can be deployed as stand-alone units or seamlessly integrated into large-scale installations—future-proofing IT environments against ongoing growth and change.

Engineered for Ease and Efficiency

Rapid deployment isn’t just about delivery, it’s about ease of installation too. Cannon’s signature features include:

• Quick-release perforated doors for high airflow and fast access
• Multi-entry roof panels and large base cable access points
• Infinitely adjustable mounting posts for maximum equipment compatibility
• Vendor-agnostic mounting profiles (SMART-X) supporting a wide range of hardware

These features help technicians work faster and smarter, while ensuring optimal airflow and cable management, critical for performance and reliability.

Security and Sustainability

Security is baked into the design, with steel construction and 2-point locking doors in the SMART-X series providing robust protection.

In line with environmental concerns, SMART-X also features reduced plastic content, improving recyclability and minimising environmental impact, a growing priority for many corporate clients.

Built for IT, Datacentres, and Telecoms

Whether you’re outfitting a new data hall, retrofitting a comms room, or deploying equipment in mission-critical environments like defence or finance, Cannon’s EPIC-X and SMART-X solutions deliver the strength, speed, and scalability today’s infrastructure demands.

With rapid availability, outstanding load performance, and advanced modular design, Cannon’s server cabinets aren’t just built to spec; they’re built for the future. And when timing is critical, Cannon is the supplier you can depend on when others fall short.

When it comes to building or expanding critical infrastructure—whether in a data centre, IT room, or telecoms hub, selecting the right server cabinet can make all the difference.

Cannon Technologies offers two exceptional solutions:
EPIC-X and SMART-X.

While both deliver rapid availability, high performance, and secure housing for sensitive equipment, there are key differences that can help you determine which is best for your environment.

Shared Strengths

Before diving into the distinctions, it’s important to note the core features that both ranges share:

• 1–3 working day delivery across the mainland
• Factory-built for fast, clean on-site deployment
• Modular design for scalability and flexible configuration
• Secure steel construction
• Compatible with all standard 19” rack-mounted equipment
• Large cable access points, adjustable mounting posts, and easy access doors
• Full suite of accessories including PDUs, cable trays, and blanking panels

Both EPIC-X and SMART-X are engineered to support industries with high data demands such as telecoms, finance, electronic packaging, defence, and IT.

The Key Differences: EPIC-X vs. SMART-X

1. Load Capacity

• EPIC-X: Supports up to 1000kg static load
• SMART-X: Designed for heavier setups with a max load of 1500kg

If you’re working with high-density equipment or future-proofing for increased rack weight, SMART-X offers the extra durability.

2. Cabinet Size Range

• EPIC-X: Available in 25U to 47U heights
• SMART-X: Offers more vertical space, from 25U up to 52U

For projects that demand taller cabinets to maximize floor space, SMART-X provides the additional height options.

3. Depth Options

• EPIC-X: More size variety in depth (600mm, 800mm, 1000mm, 1200mm)
• SMART-X: Focused on deeper cabinets (1000mm, 1200mm only) for modern server and cooling systems

If cabinet depth flexibility is crucial – especially in smaller server rooms – EPIC-X might be the more versatile choice.

4. Finish and Colour Options

• EPIC-X: Comes in black (RAL 9005) powder-coated finish
• SMART-X: Standard in grey-white (RAL 9002), with black available on request

This subtle difference can matter for clients with aesthetic or branding preferences in high-visibility installations.

5. Sustainability

• SMART-X includes reduced plastic content in its design, enhancing recyclability
• EPIC-X offers a more traditional build, prioritizing rapid delivery and wide compatibility

For clients with sustainability mandates, SMART-X offers a greener footprint without sacrificing performance.

6. Security Features

• SMART-X includes 2-point locking on front and rear doors for added protection
• EPIC-X features robust construction but a single-point access system

In environments where equipment security is paramount – such as colocation facilities or defence sites SMART-X offers that extra peace of mind.

Requirement	Best Choice
Tight Delivery Timelines	Both
Maximum load capacity	SMART-X
Wider range of cabinet sizes	EPIC-X
Taller cabinet configurations	SMART-X
More compact/smaller depth use	EPIC-X
Sustainability priorities	SMART-X
Enhanced door locking/security	SMART-X
Broadest availability/stock	EPIC-X

Conclusion

Both EPIC-X and SMART-X are top-tier choices from Cannon Technologies – designed to address the real-world demands of modern digital infrastructure.

If you’re under pressure from tight timelines, experiencing delivery failures from other suppliers, or facing last-minute project changes, Cannon’s rapid availability ensures you’re not left waiting.

Whether your priority is weight capacity, cabinet size, security, or sustainability, there’s a Cannon solution to fit your specific needs and it’s likely in stock and ready to ship today.