A Range of New InfraStruXure(TM) Compatible Solutions Offer Cooling up to 60
kW Per Rack in a Smaller Footprint and Allow Precise Matching of Cooling
Requirements to IT Heat Loads
WEST KINGSTON, R.I., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With the advent of
blade and other high density server configurations, heat densities continue to
climb to challenging levels. In many instances, the amount of heat generated
per rack exceeds what traditional data center cooling solutions can handle
effectively. American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC), a leading global
provider of high availability systems for network-critical physical
infrastructure (NCPI), today announced a range of new InfraStruXure(TM)
compatible modular cooling solutions to support the delivery of precise and
predictable cooling to high density loads. APC's solutions include the
InfraStruXure InRow RC, InfraStruXure Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) and the
Rack Air Containment System (RACS).
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"Today's IT managers face a completely new set of cooling and thermal
problems in the data center," said Rob Johnson, vice president of APC's
Availability Enhancements Group. "In a traditional data center environment
higher temperatures are addressed by supplying an over-abundance of cooling to
the room, which is extremely wasteful and ultimately cost prohibitive. In
addition to heat density issues, IT equipment loads are becoming more dynamic,
exacerbating the challenge of maintaining an acceptable thermal 'rate of
change' in accordance with ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing
Environments. Simply put, cooling IT equipment too quickly can be just as
dangerous as allowing it to run too hot. To effectively address these new
realities, cooling solutions must not only minimize the mixing of hot and cold
aisle airstreams and deliver dynamic cooling and airflow performance, but also
properly match the fluctuating IT equipment heat loads and airflow."
APC's cooling solutions serve the needs of a variety of IT environments,
from wiring closets and computer rooms to data centers of all sizes. The
company's scalable solutions, which include air distribution units, portables
and precision cooling systems, serve specific cooling needs for diverse
environments.
InfraStruXure InRow RC
APC's InfraStruXure InRow RC is a modular cooling solution that is
installed next to the IT equipment rack in applications ranging from small
computer rooms to large data centers. Deployed to both sides of a rack
enclosure, the unit can predictably deliver up to 60kW of cooling per rack of
IT equipment or up to 30kW per rack with full redundancy. The operation of
the InRow RC maximizes performance by capturing the heat at the source. This
reduces the overall total cost of ownership (TCO) by enabling rightsizing and
improved operational efficiency. This chilled water unit is half the width of
a standard IT rack (300mm) and offers hot swappable, variable speed fans to
improve availability and save energy. The InRow RC also offers network
manageability through integration with APC's InfraStruXure Manager.
InfraStruXure Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU)
The InfraStruXure CDU is a flexible chilled water distribution system
designed for the InfraStruXure InRow RC unit. The system increases
availability and reliability through flexible and joint-less piping that
greatly reduces the risk of water leakage especially in overhead
installations. The InfraStruXure CDU is easy to deploy and can simplify
future planning through the use of flexible cooling lines that allow users to
grow and change their infrastructure as their needs change.
Rack Air Containment System (RACS)
APC's Rack Air Containment System, a modular enclosure designed with the
blade server in mind, facilitates predictable cooling to moderate, high and
ultra high density heat loads. The RACS works in conjunction with the APC
NetShelter SX rack and the APC InRow RC cooling unit to provide maximum
cooling predictability, capacity, and efficiency. By attaching the RACS to
the rear of one or multiple NetShelter SX racks and the InRow RC cooling unit,
air exhausted from IT equipment is forced to pass through the cooling unit
where it is conditioned. This ensures that warm exhaust air does not find its
way back to the air intakes of installed IT equipment. The flexibility of the
RACS solution allows N+1 and 2N configurations for maximum availability. In
addition, the solution's front containment capability provides additional
isolation and noise dampening.
APC's new cooling solutions are available worldwide. To learn more about
APC and solutions for high density applications, please visit
http://www.apc.com or call 800-877-4080.
About American Power Conversion
Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC) is a
leading provider of global, end-to-end solutions for real-time infrastructure.
APC's comprehensive products and services for home and corporate environments
improve the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive
electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC
offers a wide variety of products for network-critical physical infrastructure
including InfraStruXure(TM), its revolutionary architecture for on-demand data
centers, as well as physical threat management products through the company's
NetBotz(R) division. These products and services help companies increase the
availability and reliability of their IT systems. Headquartered in West
Kingston, Rhode Island, APC reported sales of $2 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2005, and is a Fortune 1000, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Company. All
trademarks are the property of their owners.
For more information contact:
Media:
Juli Dexter, APC senior media relations manager, 800-788-2208 ext. 2373,
juli.dexter@apcc.com
Ron Seredian, APC senior media relations manager, 661-259-7799,
ron.seredian@apcc.com
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CONTACT:
Juli Dexter, senior media relations manager,
+1-800-788-2208 ext. 2373, juli.dexter@apcc.com, or Ron Seredian,
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ron.seredian@apcc.com both of APC
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