24 th March Release

 Hi All,

 

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done on 24th March for Local Edge Configurator.

 

Below are the list of key features made available in this release.

 

• Sales force to OKTA Migration!

 

The IT Professional Edge configurator login has now migrated to OKTA environment from the Salesforce. This integration helps organizations manage user access more efficiently and securely.

 

• Implementation SX Gen 1 Racks Discontinuation banner for USA and EU users.
• Proposal documents package size is reduced from 24 MB to 12 MB.

Thanks

LEC Team

 

25th February Release

 Hi All,

 We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator.

 Below is the list of key features made available in this release.

•  Sustainability Environmental Data, including the carbon footprint (kg.eq. CO2 per CR, Total Life Cycle), will be shown for the compatible** CRs in LEC.

 The carbon footprint, expressed in kilograms equivalent of CO2 per product unit (kg.eq. CO2 per CR, Total Life Cycle), represents the total CO2 gas emissions associated with a product throughout its entire life cycle. This includes raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use, and disposal emissions.

• Lead with Connectivity (LWC) disabled

As the Services and Software recommendation is implemented globally for LEC users, the LWC option which was previously available only in the USA) has been disabled.

Thanks

LEC Team

5th December Release

 Hi All,

 

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator.

 

Below is the list of key features made available in this release.

 

• Service Recommendation is now Available in the Expert flow

The new Service Recommendation feature will provide suggestions with compatible Services based on the CRs used in your LEC design. You can add these compatible service SKUs to your design before checking out from the LEC.

 

How it works:

1. You will see options for Factory warranty, 3 Year, and 5 Year.
2. The Factory warranty option provides comprehensive details about the standard warranty for the CRs used in the design and is selected by default.
3. To view the recommended 3 Year service SKUs for the CRs in your design, select the 3 Year option and click Confirm to add the desired services for the selected CRs.
4. For the recommended 5 Year service SKUs, choose the 5 Year option and click Confirm to add the desired services for the selected CRs.
5. You can unselect a few CRs if you don’t require services for them.

 

• Software Recommendation is now Available in the Expert flow

The new Software Recommendation feature will suggest compatible EcoStruxure™ IT SmartConnect software SKUs based on the CRs used in your LEC design. You can add these compatible EcoStruxure™ IT SmartConnect software SKUs to your design before checking out from the LEC.

How it works:

1. You will be presented with Standard and Advanced options and by Default Advanced 1 Year will be selected.
2. You can choose any option according to your needs and click Confirm to add the corresponding SmartConnect SKU to the design.  
3. Adjust the slider to increase the quantity of EcoStruxure™ IT SmartConnect Software according to your needs (note that the limit is 1000 per click on Confirm).
4. Bonus plans and other promotions will be displayed on the Green ribbon.

 

Key Benefits of Services and Software Recommendation:

• Proper recommendations of optimal Service and Software choices.
• Simplify your selection process that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Access to the latest Software and Services.

 

• Ecostruxure Micro Data Center, Medium Density offer removed from LEC in EU region

 

Thanks

LEC Team

1st October Release

 Hi All,

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator.

Below is the list of key features made available in this release.

• Pop-up window Banner to indicate that the system is undergoing maintenance or to announce any important messages to the LEC users.
• Rack Step is made skippable now in Guided Flow. This will help users to directly purchase any other APC products without selecting the Rack
• The Power report now includes more technical details of the UPS. The user will see the UPS plug details and dimensional values in the Power report.
• Proposal Documents inclusion for Easy UPS and Netbotz Products.
• Easy MDC offer tile was removed from the International Region.
• Sort feature (Sort by Price (low/high) & Popularity) extended to all the countries where currency is shown USD.

Thank you

LEC Team

30th August Release

 Hi All,

 

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator.

 

Below is the list of key features made available in this release.

 

• The Equipment section of the rack view page allows users to select tower &  rack-mountable UPS and horizontal & vertical-mountable PDU.
• Proposal Documents inclusion for all the PDU families
• R Series - Ecostruxure Micro Data Center, Low Density, discontinued in the EU Region.

 

Thank you

LEC Team

30 th July Release

 Hi All,

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator.

Below is the list of key features made available in this release.

• Frequently Bought Together

This release introduces an exciting new feature called 'Frequently Bought Together' to the UPS family, which intelligently suggests other APC products based on all the users ‘Purchase history."

• R Series - Outdoor MDC offer:

Enabled in Canada.

• Proposal Documents :

New proposal documents/technical documents have been added for all MDC offers and rack types. Users can download these from the Reports section. 

Thanks

LEC Team

18th May Release

 Hi All,

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator.

 Below is the list of key features made available in this release

• The 3D feature is made available in all other countries:

On 2^nd April 2024, we introduced the 3D feature for the USA. Today we made it available in all other countries where LEC is available. 

Thanks

LEC Team

2nd May Release

 Hi All,

We are pleased to announce the successful production release of LEC today

Below is the list of key features made available in this release.

• R Series: Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter

All the blanking panels are made compatible with the Racks

• R Series: Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter, Low and Medium Density

A complete list of SKUs that will be added to the design for MDC42USRSI & MDC42USRSI are now shown to the user

• C Series: Easy Micro Data Center

A manual search of (EMDC24UP1 and EMDC42UP1) is removed for the users.

• R Series: Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter

Service SKU’s addition option is provided for the UPS, PDU & Monitoring SKU’s.

 

Thanks

LEC Team

2nd April Release

 Hello Everyone,

 We are proud to announce the introduction of the 3D View option in the Local Edge Configurator tool. The Inclusion of the 3D feature represents a significant milestone in

our ongoing commitment to INNOVATION to provide a USER CENTRIC DESIGN approach within our software ecosystem. 

Here's what you can expect from this exciting new feature: 

• Enhanced Visualization: With 3D in LEC, the users can now visualize their designs in three dimensions with a more immersive and intuitive experience.
• Improved Decision-Making: By enabling 3D in LEC, we empower users to make better-informed decisions. The ability to view designs from multiple angles and perspectives facilitates a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts, leading to more confident and effective decision-making.
• Future-Proofing: In an increasingly digital and visual world, 3D technology is becoming indispensable across various industries. By integrating 3D capabilities into LEC, we are ensuring that our tool remains relevant and competitive in the rapidly evolving area of technology and design.

How It Works:

• Getting started with the 3D feature is simple:
• Access the 3D button from the Rack view page. This button is visible to all our Partners and Users who log in to LEC via the Design Portal.
• Inside the 3D view, users can Take screenshots of the 3D design, Zoom in, Zoom out and Fit to the original size.
• If a design has multiple Racks, the user can select a particular Rack from the Select Rack drop-down, located on the top left of the 3D view page. 
• Click on the Exit 3D view option for normal visualization.

PS: As a pilot release, the 3D View option is only made available for USA today. Same will be enabled for rest of the countries in our next releases. 

Below are the other key features made available in this release. 

• LTO option was removed from LEC

Lately in LEC, we have introduced the In stock option in LEC which is helping our users to understand about the availability of SKUs. Hence LTO is removed from LEC as planned.

• Industrial Edge Reference Designs STRATUS Design

Rack, Rack accessory and UPS are changed for the US Stratus Design (Small).

• MDC offer – Falcon, (EcoStruxure Micro Data Center R Series - Medium Density)

Enabled in 29 new countries. (EU).

• MDC offer – Raptor International, (EcoStruxure Micro Data Center)

Enabled in 33 new countries (MEA and EA).

• Added Headers to the Security and Environment Sensors section in Guided Flow.

Thanks 

LEC Team

6th February Release

Hi All,

We are pleased to announce the successful production release of LEC today

Below is the list of key features made available in this release.

• Piping KIT Suggestion enabled

Users can now add the Top or Bottom Piping kit with the usage of SKUs ACAC10045 , ACRMD4KT-1 or ACRMD4KT-2

• 3^rd Party SKU search

Bug fixes on the 3^rd party SKU search.

• Novice Flow

In Stock, details added

• EcoStruxure Micro Data Center R Series - Medium Density

Enabled in Sweden

Thank You

LEC Team

20 th December Release

 Hi All,

We are pleased to announce the successful production release of LEC today.

 

Below are the list of key features made available in this release.

 

1. Proposal documents introduced in LEC - LEC Users can now download the Word format Proposal document (Value proposition document). Its available to download from the Reports section and Go to the solution overview page.
2. New landing page introduced in LEC - LEC users will be shown with the below new landing page.
3. Outdoor MDC offer

• Netbotz accessories and quantity selection is introduced.
• NEW wording ribbon added to the tile
• SVG image is now downloadable.

 

Thank you

LEC Team

10th November Release

 Hi All, 

 

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator. 

 

Below are the list of key features made available in this release.

In Stock feature implementation in LEC - The brand-new "In Stock" feature is live! The "In Stock" is available on multiple pages of LEC. This feature is designed keeping our users in mind, making it easier than ever to know the availability of APC’s products in LEC.

New NSS- Feedback Button implementation in multiple pages of LEC - The new way for our users to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions directly with us! Say hello to the Feedback Button implemented in LEC. 

Sort feature implementation in GUIDED Flow - Now users can sort the products by,

  

• Popularity
• Price: Low to High
• Price: High to Low

New SEARCH implemented in GUIDED Flow - With this new search engine, the Guided flow is now smarter and more responsive, ensuring you find what you're looking for with pinpoint accuracy

New PDU types added in GUIDED Flow - PDU type is now added with two new types i.e Metered Outlet and Switch Metered Outlet. Users can select the filter to view the respective PDU type

 

Thank you

LEC Team

4th October Release

 Hi All,

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator.

Below is the list of key features made available in this release.

1. Reference design names are shown in the CTO report. 

2. Below two NOTE are added for R - Series (Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter, low density ) offer.

a. Batteries will not be pre-integrated and are shipped lose.

b. Explaining the Available mounting depth with Fan section and without Fan section is added for the racks. Also a hyperlink was provided to the user with the complete ‘Available Mounting spaces/depth in the NetShelter SX enclosures

3. External battery selection option removed for 24U R - Series (Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter, low density ) offer racks for both EU and NAM regions. 

4. Manual search of PTO SKU’s NBACS125 and NBACS1356 is removed and instead now user will be suggested with 1 Quantity of (NBES0303, NBHN125 & NBRK0250A ) and (NBES0303, NBHN1356 & NBRK0250A) respectively. 

5. C – Series (Easy Micro Data Center) offer- For the International region, Rail kits will be added for the additional batteries. 

Thanks

LEC Team

31 st August Release

Hi All,

We are happy to inform everyone about our production release done today for Local Edge Configurator.

Below are the list of key features made available in this release.

• New ‘Global Search’ Implemented in Expert Flow -  We have implemented an auto-suggest feature for the global search. The new search will help users see immediate suggestions and modify their search queries on the fly, making the search process more efficient and user-friendly. To further optimize the system, we have segregated APC products and third-party searches separately.

• Guided flow

1. Users will be able to select multiple Rack accessories for their design.
2. External battery packs will be added to UPS based on the load and Run time option selection
3. A rack-type filter implemented
4. Service SKUs for NBRK0750 and NBRK0250A are added.
5. UPS voltage range modified to below values. 
6. The Expected Run time selection option provided under the UPS
7. PDU Amperage selection option provided under Rack PDU option

• C – Series (Easy Micro Data Center) enabled in Australia and New Zealand. 
• R - Series (Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter, low density ) -Details about the available mounting positions in the Racks are added in the MDC summary report.

Thanks

LEC Team

20th July Release

 Hi All,

We are thrilled to announce that LEC’s ‘HELP ME BUILD MY SYSTEM’ OR ‘GUIDED FLOW’ is live today!

This release represents a significant milestone in our journey towards enhancing user experience, improving functionality, and addressing key challenges our valued customers face.

HELP ME BUILD MY SYSTEM is a new option to configure Single Rack Solution including Micro data centre portfolio with our guidance.

Below are some of the key highlights: 

• Selection of environment where design will be deployed
• Complete visibility of the APC Edge portfolio
• Fewer steps to configure a design
• Simplified selection of components with compatibility guidance
• Selection of SKUs to configure your design with multiple filter options
  
  
  Thanks
  LEC Team

29th June Release

Hi Everyone, 

We are happy to inform you about our latest release for Local Edge Configurator. Below are the key updates of this release.

1. Sustainability filter implementation. (Users can now select a respective Sustainable SKU with this feature)

2. NBRK0250 is replaced with NBRK0250A for all the regions

3. Few bug fixes

Thanks

LEC Team.

24th May Relase

Hi All, 

We are happy to inform you about our latest release for Local Edge Configurator. Below are the key updates of this release.

1. Sustainability Badges implementation. (Users will now be able to see below 4 Sustainability badges for all the Compatible APC products)

2. Inclusion of Extended warranty SKUs for Falcon. 

3. Dell Alliance Reference design enabled in Poland. 

Thank you

LEC Team

4th May Release

We are happy to inform about our latest release for Local Edge Configurator. Below are the key updates of this release.

1. UPS Run time graphs accessibility included in DETAILS section

2. Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter C-Series 43U ( C– Series ) enabled in below countries

Chile

Bolivia

Paraguay

Argentina

Uruguay

3. Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter C-Series 43U ( C - Series), Battery changed from SRT192RMBP to (SRT192BP + SRTRK2)

4. Easy Micro Data Center ( C – Series ) enabled in below countries

Saudi Arabia

Peru 

Chile

Bolivia

Argentina

Paraguay

Switzerland

Uruguay

Thanks,

LEC Team.

24th March Release

We are happy to inform about our latest release for Local Edge Configurator. 

Below are the key updates of this release.

1. Pre integration & Non Pre Integration options provided in EU region for R series - Ecostruxure Micro        Datacenter, medium density.

2. Vertical cable managers and Vertical PDU’s U position updated in CTO report for R series            - Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter, low and medium density.

3. C series - Easy Micro Data center is enabled in Serbia and Montenegro.

4. Accordion option provided for users to view the complete details of any SKU’s.

5. Multiple filter option selections & Scroll to top option are introduced.

6. Font increase/decrease option is introduced.

7. UPS Sizing Guidance section moved to top of the page.

Thanks,

LEC Team.

6th February Release

We are happy to inform about our latest release for Local Edge Configurator. 

Below are the key updates of this release.

 1. Azure to AWS Migration - LEC is migrated from Azure to AWS cloud.

 2. R - Series ( Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter, low density ) - Bug fixes

 3. C - Series ( Easy Micro Data Center ) - U Space corrections

 4. Enabled the option to EDIT the BOM Quantity Manually.

 5. 13, Single Phase Symmetra UPS are added to LEC.

Thanks

LEC Team

16th December Release

 We are happy to inform everyone about our new release for Local Edge Configurator. Below are the key features list made available in this release.

R series - Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter low density

1. Ability to add external batteries to increase run time option is provided
2. Added 3 new UPS for USA
3. Addition of new installation SKU’s for batteries. 
4. Addition of 17 new PDU’s.

R series with Active cooling

Two Enclosures AR5340 and AR5340F are added along with,

• ACRMD4KI-1 and ACRMD4KI-3 cooling units
• ACAC10054 Custom Piping Kit
• ACAC10045 User Display
• ACAC10039 Condensate Pump

C series - Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter C-Series 43U

Provided the ability to visualize PTO in Rack view for below Racks. 

• MDC43USCSI
• MDC43UECSI
• MDC43UBCSI
• MDC43UACSI
• MDC43UECSI-IN
• MDC43UBCSI-IN

15th November Release

 We are super excited to announce that our 'Local Edge Configurator' Expert flow is live and running!

with this new 'Local Edge Configurator' Expert flow users will get the following enhanced experience,

• New LEC layout.
• New LEC products selection experience.
• New overall user experience.

We are eager to introduce the most amazing features,

• Main menu button - Which displays a menu list with the main functionalities/actions/flows of the tool
• Favorite option -User can use the heart symbol to mark any SKU as favorite.
• Cart icon- which by clicking, opens a right-side-sheet menu, that provides more information related to the solution
• Compare SKU’s functionality
• SKU Displaying modes – List View & Grid View
• SKU Sort by feature (Availability varies by region or country)

Also as part of our standard release we have,

• Enabled Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter C- Series 43U offer in India
• EPDU1116M PDU is made compatible with Easy Racks ER8202, ER6202, ER8282 and ER6402

26th October Release

Below are the key features list made available on this release,

For 'Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter, low Density (R Series)

• Cable manager and Cable gland options are added.
• KIT names are added to MDC summary reports.

'Easy Micro Data Center (C Series)' is now available in Sweden.

26th August Release

Below are the key features list made available on this release,

1. For 'Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter, low Density (R Series)' Non Pre integrated designs: Solution number will have ET as the Suffix.

2. Inclusion of 'MDC Summary' option under report for all the Micro data center (R series and C series) designs. 

3. For 'Easy Micro Data Center (C Series)': We have updated the latest Service SKU's

6th July Release

 Below are the key features list made available on this release,

1. We have now enabled Partial String search for 3rd party SKU's

2. 'Easy Micro Data Center (C Series)' offer is enabled in Uruguay.

3. 3FP11 enclosures ( ER6202FP11, ER8202FP11& ER8282FP11 ) are available in MEA region countries with the Caution message & Design Note.

4. For 'Ecostruxure Micro Datacenter C-Series 43U' offer, the SRV011 extension cable will be added with the SRV6KRIL UPS selection.