Vertiv™ Rack Extreme supports larger, more complex IT equipment with greater load capacity, flexible configurations and integrated cable management
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, introduced Vertiv™ Rack Extreme, a next-generation rack designed to meet the growing needs of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence applications. Ready for future challenges, this rack platform supports the largest and most complex IT equipment required by next-generation deployments.
As computing density increases, data center operators must accommodate increasingly demanding IT equipment while ensuring adequate airflow, proper cable organization and installation flexibility. Vertiv Rack Extreme was designed to meet these evolving needs with higher load capacities, more advanced configurations, integrated cable management, and compatibility with power and thermal management systems used in data center environments.
“Vertiv™ Rack Extreme reflects the expansion of our expertise in designing racks and cabinets for high-density, AI-oriented deployments,” said Giuseppe Leto, senior director, IT Systems at Vertiv. “The platform also builds on Vertiv's proven expertise in rack engineering, including solutions historically developed under the Knürr brand, to support next-generation scalable IT infrastructures.”
Vertiv Rack Extreme is available in multiple sizes and configurations, allowing organizations to tailor infrastructure to the specific requirements of their applications. Designed for rapid deployment, the cabinet ships fully assembled and integrates seamlessly with a broad ecosystem of compatible accessories, including overhead cable management systems and airflow optimization solutions, making it easy to expand your infrastructure as your operational needs grow.
With static and dynamic load capacities up to 4,500 lbs (2,045 kg), Vertiv Rack Extreme supports higher density deployments than traditional racks, which typically have lower load limits when moved than when stationary. Maintaining the same load capacity under both conditions, it offers up to 2 times more dynamic capacity and up to 1.3 times more static capacity than conventional designs, while ensuring full operational mobility at maximum rated capacity. Fully welded construction, integrated airflow and cable management, including a high-open mesh door and flexible rail systems, and standard features such as vertical cable bars and angle bars for rPDU mounting simplify installation and ongoing management. Specially designed shipping solutions, including shock-absorbing pallets and reusable ramps, also help protect equipment and facilitate on-site installation.
The platform is also designed to integrate seamlessly with the broader Vertiv solution portfolio, supporting a wide range of rack-mounted devices, including Vertiv™ UPS systems, Vertiv™ Rack PDUs, thermal management solutions such as Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD rear-door heat exchangers (rDHX), and Vertiv™ Liebert® Vertiv™ Avocent® serial ports, enabling the creation of a fully integrated end-to-end infrastructure.
