Vertiv™ PowerDirect Rack provides scalable 50V modular DC power for IT racks, supporting AC and HVDC inputs for greater operational flexibility.
Vertiv, (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, introduced Vertiv™ PowerDirect Rack, a high-density 50V DC power system in 1U form factor, designed for resiliency in even the most demanding AI and HPC environments. This modular system expands up to 132 kW per rack by integrating multiple power units, allowing for expansion with minimal footprint. Available globally, Vertiv PowerDirect Rack offers a complete infrastructure power solution that supports two times the power capacity in the same footprint compared to alternative solutions.
Vertiv PowerDirect Rack is designed to help data centers optimize energy efficiency and scale with ease. Built for Open Compute Project (OCP) ORv3 High Power Rack (HPR) environments, it provides high-density power while reducing energy waste and simplifying operational tasks. With flexible support for AC and HVDC inputs, real-time monitoring and modular scalability, the power shelf enables continuous expansion, allowing IT teams to meet growing power needs without increasing space footprint or complexity. Compared to traditional AC UPSs with separate rectification and power distribution or lower density DC power shelves, this solution offers superior efficiency and an optimized footprint.
“Modern data centers face increasing pressure to deliver more power in less space, while supporting the rapid deployment of AI and HPC applications,” said Kyle Keeper, Senior Vice President of the power business unit at Vertiv. “Vertiv PowerDirect Rack meets these needs with a scalable, energy-efficient DC power system that gives operators the flexibility to adapt to evolving workloads and build a future-ready infrastructure.”
Built for performance and flexibility, Vertiv PowerDirect Rack offers benefits that simplify power management and improve data center energy efficiency. Main features include:
- Up to 132 kW per rack with N+N redundancy, enabling high-density deployments with a scalable, space-saving power architecture.
- Peak energy efficiency of 97.5%, minimizing energy waste, cooling needs and operating costs.
- Support for AC and HVDC inputs, ensuring seamless integration into diverse energy infrastructures for future-ready data centers.
- Hot-swappable, modular design for uninterrupted operations and effortless scalability as your power needs grow.
- Advanced power management and reliability, with built-in protections to ensure continuous performance and avoid interruptions.
The system is a major expansion of Vertiv's broad portfolio of power and cooling products and services, which support AI and HPC development.
