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Vertiv launches new micro data centre system in EMEA
Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , has introduced the Vertiv VRC-S , a fully factory-assembled micro data centre designed for fast , easy installation at the Edge of the network and other small IT sites . Available now in Europe , Middle East and Africa ( EMEA ), the Vertiv VRC-S incorporates a rack power distribution unit ( rPDU ), the Energy Star 2.0 certified Vertiv Liebert GXT5 uninterruptible power supply ( UPS ), monitoring sensors and software , and the latest Vertiv VRC rack cooling system in a highly-efficient , all-in-one IT rack .
“ Choosing and deploying a micro data centre has never been faster or easier and it can even be experienced virtually with our new Augmented Reality app ,” said Alex Pope , Vice President , Integrated Rack Solutions ,
Vertiv in EMEA . “ The Vertiv VRC-S is a very efficient plug and play solution that can be delivered to your location with integrated UPS , which powers both the in-rack cooling and backup ventilation as well as the power distribution for IT assets , with pre-wired monitoring for simple connection to your utility power and network . This new offering is a strategic result of Vertiv ’ s product innovation roadmap and latest research and development ( R & D ) investments , which will progressively bring more Edge-ready , micro data centre solutions to the market ”.
Ideal for Edge deployments such as retail stores and distribution , transportation , healthcare and light industrial applications , the Vertiv VRC-S is available in a number of pre-built , standard models which can be delivered in days and installed within hours . The Vertiv VRC-S micro data centre can be experienced virtually with the latest Vertiv XR app , the new AR-powered mobile application that enables users to embark on an immersive exploration of all the unit ’ s components , while also revealing the operating modes and key features that are invisible to the naked eye , but deliver endto-end system functionality that is unique in the market .
Micro data centres are designed to support Edge Computing applications , meaning anywhere that critical , small-footprint compute resources are needed . Unlike prefabricated modular data centres which are typically larger stand-alone installations deployed outside main buildings or in remote locations , micro data centres – the size of a standard IT rack – can be deployed in environments such as offices , clinics , retail stores or other commercial or industrial spaces . The Vertiv VRC-S is preengineered and factory-integrated to deliver maximised reliability , efficiency and speed of deployment .
The Vertiv VRC-S enclosure utilises unique pseudo hot / cold aisle inside the rack for efficient airflow and prevention of hot spots . The rack-mounted cooling unit in the Vertiv VRC-S is designed specifically for Edge Computing IT loads . By using speed-controlled fans in combination with a variable speed compressor , the unit adapts the cooling capacity to the actual IT heat dissipation , thus minimising energy consumption .
The Vertiv VRC-S comes with a threeyear warranty covering the entire system . Installation and preventive maintenance services are available through local , factorytrained Vertiv services professionals and channel partners . p
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