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Argent server racks are manufactured in Sydney for Sydney Trains

Argent server racks, proudly manufactured in Sydney, have become a staple across various high-profile Australian institutions. From the state-of-the-art Rail Operations Centre (ROC) to critical infrastructure managed by the Australian Defence Forces and other government bodies, Argent’s design and manufacturing services are integral to maintaining robust ICT systems. This case study explores how Argent server racks support Sydney Trains’ operations and highlights key features that make them a preferred choice.

Background on Sydney Trains

Sydney Trains operates rail services across the metropolitan area of Sydney, bounded by Berowra, Emu Plains, Macarthur, and Waterfall. Beyond managing daily train operations:

  • Rail Operations Centre (ROC): The ROC is responsible for overseeing all rail movements within its jurisdiction.
  • Maintenance: They maintain assets such as tracks, trains, signals overhead wiring stations & facilities.
  • Infrastructure Support: They also handle maintenance tasks for NSW TrainLink’s infrastructure.

Given their extensive responsibilities requiring reliable IT infrastructure solutions—Argent’s products were an ideal fit!

Quality Assurance with ISO 9001 Certification

One of Argent’s standout attributes is its commitment towards quality assurance:

  • ISO 9001 Certification: Third-party audited certification provides clients like ‘Sydney trains’ confidence regarding product reliability/consistency standards maintained throughout production processes!

The factory conducts rigorous QA tests prior shipment ensuring each unit meets exacting specifications required under operational conditions faced daily by organizations relying heavily upon technology-driven environments!

 


Key Features & Benefits of Argent Server Racks

Custom Design Services

Before manufacturing begins, clients can collaborate closely with engineers and designers at Argent to tailor specific requirements into final products. This ensures seamless integration within existing setups without disruption or downtime during necessary transitions or upgrades. The evolving technological advancements necessitate continual improvements and enhancements made possible through innovative solutions provided exclusively by dedicated teams working tirelessly behind the scenes.

SCEC Approved Products

Argent supplies a number of Secure Communication Equipment Committee (SCEC) approved B Class and C Class products for use in security applications:

  • B-Class Products: Suitable for high-security environments requiring stringent access control.
  • C-Class Products: Designed for areas where moderate security measures are sufficient but still critical.

These racks offer secure options tailored specifically toward government organizations, defense installations, and other entities handling sensitive information.

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A popular feature of the Argent range is the in-post PDU. A unique solution to allow more server rack space for other equipment. An example of the in-post PDU ca be seen in the image included. This was a recent Sydney Trains server rack that was being assembled by the Argent team.

Australia’s first Mobile Mission Operations Centre (MOC), unveiled by CSIRO at IAC 2025,

Engineered for Motion

At the heart of the MOC are Argent’s custom-built server racks — designed to withstand vibration, shock, and rapid setup cycles.

“All of our server racks are designed to pull all the way out and spin so that you’ve got easy access to both the front and the rear,” Dunn noted.

Each rack can be fully removed to allow clients such as Southern Launch to install their own mission hardware, creating a secure, modular computing environment ready to run launch simulations, satellite operations, or payload control within an hour.

We took one of our existing, popular, and high-performance Argent rack designs and re-engineered it to create a bespoke version for CSIRO,” said Humberto Mesa, Senior Design Engineer at Opie Manufacturing Group.

The new rack features shock-absorbing mounts so it can be safely mounted on a truck, and we also improved the pull-out and rotation mechanism for smoother, more durable operation. It’s a small redesign — but one that makes a big difference in performance and reliability.

Seamless Integration with Varley’s Manufacturing Excellence

The MOC was built at Varley’s Brisbane facility, a project that exemplifies Australian collaboration across manufacturing, research, and advanced engineering. Argent’s precision-engineered rack systems were integrated into Varley’s structure to host critical compute, comms, and data systems — providing unmatched access, stability, and safety.

Through this partnership, local expertise from Opie Manufacturing Group and Varley has helped CSIRO establish a deployable mission control hub capable of supporting both commercial launches and STEM outreach for students across Australia.

A Backbone for the Next Generation of Missions

With redundant 4G, 5G, UHF/VHF, and satellite communications, solar-backed power, and complete off-grid capability, the MOC is built for continuous uptime — and Argent’s robust rack systems are its backbone.

Whether operating in the desert, coastal environments, or at launch sites thousands of kilometres apart, these racks safeguard the systems that power flight telemetry, trajectory data, and secure communications.

Conclusion:

Argent’s involvement in the CSIRO MOC highlights how precision metal fabrication and smart engineering make innovation possible. From the shop floor in Western Sydney to the frontier of space, Argent racks carry the weight of Australia’s most advanced missions.

Argent — Supporting Australia’s space ambitions, one rack at a time.

 

📚 Sources: CSIRO News | Varley Group | EEVblog 1712 – CSIRO Mobile Mission Control Centre.

🔗 CSIRO Article | Varley News | YouTube Tour

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