Vertiv has launched a new power shelf and a free cooling unit with low-Global Warming Potential refrigerant.
New power shelf
Vertiv last week announced the launch of PowerDirect Rack, a 1U high-density 50V DC power system shelf.
The company said the new shelf is designed to bring resilience to demanding AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
The modular system scales up to 132kW per rack by integrating multiple power shelves, enabling expansion while minimising space requirements.
Built for Open Compute Project (OCP) ORv3 High Power Rack (HPR) environments, the hot swappable shelf supports both AC and HVDC input. It is available globally.
“Today’s data centers face increasing pressure to deliver more power in less space while supporting the rapid growth of AI and HPC applications,” said Kyle Keeper, senior vice president of the power business unit at Vertiv. “Vertiv PowerDirect Rack addresses these challenges with a scalable, energy-efficient DC power design that equips operators with the flexibility to adapt to evolving workload demands and build future-ready infrastructure.”
Vertiv introduces low-GWP cooling unit
The company recently announced an upgrade of its thermal management product portfolio with the introduction of the Vertiv Liebert EFC free cooling unit with low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant.
The company said the solution is designed to meet stringent environmental standards – including EU F-Gas regulation 2024/573, and IPCC AR4 – for data center applications and is now available across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) with capacities ranging from 150 to 450kW.
Combining the capabilities of indirect air-to-air heat exchange and evaporative cooling principles in a single unit, the polymer heat exchanger and the new low-GWP inverter-driven compressor technology significantly enhance annual efficiency by up to 19 percent compared to previous technologies, allowing a pPUE (partial Power Usage Effectiveness) as low as 1.05.
"As businesses prioritise sustainability strategies, customers are increasingly seeking innovative cooling solutions that reduce resource consumption while offering operational flexibility and resilience," said Sam Bainborough, vice president, thermal business EMEA at Vertiv. "The Liebert EFC, with its game-changing and patented technology, addresses these needs with a flexible system that delivers an entirely new experience for the customer, maximising time using free cooling and leveraging the natural power of evaporation.”
The company also recently expanded its software offering. It announced the launch of Vertiv Unify, a unified control platform for data center operations that aims to integrate visibility, management, and reporting of critical power and thermal infrastructure.
The term F-gas refers to a family of fluorine-based gases: hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and nitrogen trifluoride (NF3). HFC is the type of F-gas normally found in HVAC systems, and can have a high global warming potential. Alternatives are in development, including CO2 and Ammonia-based cooling solutions.
