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Vertiv releases new tool to simplify configuration of prefab data centres
Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , unveiled a new tool designed to transform and simplify the configuration of prefabricated modular , PFM data centres . Available now in Africa , the Vertiv Modular Designer Lite is a userfriendly , web-based application aimed at streamlining the process of designing Vertiv SmartMod and Vertiv SmartMod Max solutions to meet specific user needs .
The Vertiv Modular Designer Lite offers an array of features to enhance the customer experience . It addresses the challenges of early planning and provides a proposed solution based on customer inputs that can be helpful to a range of technical and nontechnical stakeholders .
Users can design all-in-one data centres up to 200kW without any technical background . The tool requires no logins or software downloads , allowing users to select from a range of optional configurations to design their modular data centres in just a few minutes .
“ The Vertiv Modular Designer Lite empowers users to effortlessly design their own data centres , tailored precisely to their needs ,” said Viktor Petik , VP for Integrated Modular Solutions Business at Vertiv .
Data centres configured within the app are tailored to meet the specific needs and geographical location of each user . By incorporating inputs such as site location , weather data for precise cooling equipment sizing , IT load requirements , rack specifications , battery backup considerations , and electrical topology preferences , the app allows optimal customisation and redundancy planning .
With support for 2D and 3D visualisations , users can save configurations for future reference and quick modification , access essential technical documentation and communicate directly with Vertiv experts throughout the process . Vertiv experts can help to enhance the initial design with an internal , more sophisticated version of the Vertiv Modular Designer that unlocks additional features to optimise the solution based on site conditions , expected performance , or desired security levels .
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