Intelligent Data Centres Issue 22 | Page 60

Vertiv announces new , rapidly deployable additions to Edge infrastructure portfolio in Australia and New Zealand

Vertiv , a global provider of

critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , has introduced new additions to its portfolio to address growing challenges at the network edge . These products – Vertiv VE Rack and the Vertiv Edge uninterruptible power supply ( UPS ) system – are now available in Australia and New Zealand .
These latest Vertiv Edge infrastructure solutions address the growing demand for flexible , rapidly deployable and highly efficient solutions as sought by various industries including healthcare , banking , retail , education and manufacturing .
“ The current global situation has caused many organisations to rethink their
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THE VERTIV VE RACK IS AN INNOVATIVE ENCLOSURE SYSTEM THAT INTEGRATES HARDWARE , POWER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS AND OTHER PERIPHERALS FOR DATA CENTRES AND COMPUTER ROOMS .
IT deployment strategies and realign their resources from core data centres to Edge locations . With this , we ’ ve noticed that a lot of our customers are now looking for solutions to build their Edge sites , starting with high-efficiency UPS systems and racks that can be quickly delivered and operational ,” said Andy Liu , Director for IT and Edge Infrastructure Solutions at Vertiv Asia .
The Vertiv VE rack is an innovative enclosure system that integrates hardware , power management solutions and other peripherals for data centres and computer rooms . Its design allows for easy installation and deployment ,
with a strong and durable frame that can hold up to 1,600 kg of static load . Its 75 % perforated door design also allows optimal airflow for efficient heat management and a variety of tool-less accessories help to facilitate rack management .
The Vertiv Edge is a line-interactive UPS available in mini-tower , rack / tower and rack-mount design configurations , ranging from 500VA to 3,000VA . Designed for small spaces commonly found at the edge , Vertiv Edge UPS features a power factor of 0.9 and extended runtime options , providing high-efficiency power protection for distributed IT at a lower cost . ◊
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