Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure solutions and the leading provider of the full suite of power train and thermal chain solutions, announced a significant upgrade to its Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ solution, designed specifically for edge computing applications up to 180 kW.
Now available across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), this complete pre-engineered system combines power, cooling, racks, and advanced management and monitoring capabilities in a single integrated unit, designed to simplify and quicken edge computing deployments. In line with the European Union Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), the system provides energy-efficient operation and includes power usage effectiveness (PUE) monitoring to help organizations track operations alongside their responsible business goals.
The embedded Vertiv™ RDU501 intelligent infrastructure management appliance allows data centre operators to control system operations in real-time 24/7, offering a consolidated and easy to use monitoring and management platform. In addition, the Vertiv approach to pre-engineered, edge smart solutions helps organizations reduce planning, design, and site preparation time by up to 80% while lowering deployment costs by up to 30% compared to a brick-and-mortar alternative. The integration of all components is designed to achieve up to 20% higher energy efficiency compared to industry averages[1].
Vertiv SmartAisle is part of Vertiv’s growing portfolio of flexible, fully pre-engineered modular solutions. The system is available as standard in four different reference designs, with the ability to scale up to 180kW IT load and features N+1 redundancy for both power and cooling systems.
Key features and benefits include:
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Advanced 24/7 monitoring of energy consumption and capacity management -
Precise environmental monitoring with six sensors per server rack -
High efficiency, modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems -
Power distribution through power bars or floor-mounted PDUs -
Integrated power monitoring via rack-mounted power distribution units (rPDU) -
Adaptive direct expansion cooling system with 20-100% modulating capacity -
Enhanced thermal efficiency through cold aisle containment -
Advanced physical security with e-handles and IP cameras -
Scalable architecture enabling standardized deployment across multiple edge sites
Giuseppe Leto, senior director IT systems business at Vertiv in EMEA
The upgraded Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ really changes the game when it comes to effective and successful edge deployments. We’ve made it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for businesses to scale and grow their IT operations. The pre-engineered system eliminates the traditional challenges of planning of multiple equipment installations and logistics while providing customers a complete, reliable end-to-end solution that allows data centre operators to monitor energy efficiency requirements following the latest EU regulations.