Vertiv SmartMod™ and SmartMod MAX:
Vertiv SmartMod is a range of prefabricated, modular, standalone products that are easy to configure and simple to order. These modules allow for the expansion of available data center resources with significantly lower installation costs and timelines compared to traditional data centers. This plug-and-play approach not only accelerates the deployment and allocation of new resources, taking place in just a few days instead of weeks or months, but also virtually eliminates potential quality issues, as the components arrive pre-integrated and pre-tested. These prefabricated and integrated designs make SmartMod products a guarantee of greater budget certainty for customers, as they reduce the need for modifications to their data centers. Furthermore, by installing multiple units in one or more locations, the uniform format, layout, and equipment greatly simplify system management and maintenance.
SmartMod is offered in a wide range of computing capacities, with two to twelve racks (600 or 800 mm), up to 90 kW, and redundancy architectures up to 2N. These systems also feature a variety of options, including Liebert® APM Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) with various runtimes, and redundant cooling systems, including Liebert CRV in-row cooling systems. Customers requiring even greater capacity can opt for Vertiv SmartMod MAX, which offers approximately twice the capacity of the standard SmartMod range, with up to 180 kW and space for up to 24 racks.
Vertiv Power Module.
Alongside the SmartMod range of products designed to house IT equipment in standalone environments, Vertiv is launching Power Module, a range of pre-integrated power infrastructure systems. The Power Module enclosures are easily transportable and weather-resistant, protecting internal components such as Liebert® batteries and high-performance Liebert® EXL S1 UPS systems. Furthermore, the dedicated Liebert PDX thermal management system ensures optimal operating conditions at all times, extending system lifespan. Like the SmartMod modules, the Power Modules feature pre-integrated Liebert MC outdoor microchannel condensers. This eliminates the need for external cooling in the data center and accelerates system commissioning after delivery.
Power Module is designed for installation in new or existing data centers that require a flexible and agile way to increase their resilience and power distribution capacity. It can also be deployed outside existing facilities, freeing up valuable internal data center space that could otherwise be used for more IT equipment. Furthermore, Power Module offers "hot-swapping," meaning that the electrical capacity of an installation can be expanded simply by adding new units or increasing the number of modular UPSs within it, all without interrupting critical workloads. Power Module is available as modular and scalable systems sized for up to 600 kVA of UPS-protected power and up to 1200 kVA for fixed-capacity systems.
modular growth
have been designed to respond to the growing demand for new formats for PFM data centers (data centers created from prefabricated modules), capable of complementing and in some cases replacing traditionally built data centers.
“In all the regions where we operate, we are seeing increasing demand for agile data center infrastructures, both in terms of scalability and power supply, that can be deployed quickly and offer a consistent design,” says Viktor Petik, Vice President of Global Solutions for Vertiv in EMEA. “With SmartMod and Power Module, Vertiv continues its long track record of success in designing modular data center solutions tailored to the needs of its customers worldwide, who can now scale their capacity with the added benefits of standardization, more predictable costs, and a consistent user experience.”
According to 451 Research, an industry analysis consultancy, the PFM data center market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% over the next few years, reaching $4.4 billion by 2021. “PFM is becoming the most widespread way to create new subsystems for data centers and critical or ready-to-use infrastructure, and to expand the capacity of existing subsystems. This approach, which stems from similar philosophies used in industrial processes, offers clear advantages in terms of quality control, speed of installation, and uniformity across installations,” says Daniel Bizo, lead analyst for 451 Research. “Vertiv has a strong track record as a provider of customized PFM data center solutions, and SmartMod and Power Module further strengthen its portfolio at a time when the demand for efficient and reliable infrastructure for data centers of all sizes continues to grow.”
