Power and cooling solutions for the edge

Critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv has launched two new power and cooling solutions for the edge of the network. The Vertiv Liebert GXT5 lithium-ion uninterruptible power supply (UPS) range and the Vertiv Liebert SRC-G room cooling solution (pictured) are now available in Australia.

Vertiv says that compared to a typical valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery, the Liebert GXT5 lithium-ion UPS packs more battery runtime into the same amount of space, and has a lifespan of eight to 10 years as opposed to the typical two or three years.

The Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion ranges in size from 1kVA to 3kVA and supports scalable runtime with a 1U lithium-ion external battery cabinet (EBC).

“Lithium-ion batteries are also significantly lighter than VRLA batteries and perform better at higher temperatures, reducing the need for lower temperatures in the rack and by extension, lowering the costs of energy used for cooling,” says the company.

The Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion comes with five years standard warranty for both UPS unit and battery.

To meet UL standards, the lithium-ion batteries include an integrated battery management system that monitors the battery at the cell level. The Vertiv Liebert GXT5 lithium-ion is compatible with the Vertiv Liebert MicroPOD, an optional maintenance bypass switch that can be installed in the rack behind the UPS, enabling maintenance to the UPS without taking the protected rack equipment offline. 

Vertiv also launched the Liebert SRC-G: a wall-mounted system designed to provide year-round data centre cooling. Vertiv says the Lievert SRC-G features EC fan technology, refrigerant R410A, and efficient compressor technology, and has an advanced controller with remote monitoring for intelligence when managing edge locations.

The system is available from three kilowatt-hours to 11kW, and the CE-certified Liebert SRC-G series can support sensible load operation year-round.

“It is equipped with energy-efficient electronically commutated fan technology and refrigerant R410A, together with efficient compressor technology,” says the company. “The Liebert SRC-G also features an advanced controller, including remote monitoring capabilities for added intelligence when managing edge IT locations.”

Vertiv Asia Director for Integrated Rack Solutions Andy Liu says the company understands the growing complexities of managing computing at the edge of the network.

“Availability, efficiency, and agility are vital to our customers, and our new offerings meet these requirements with lithium-ion technology in compact UPS and a high-efficiency room cooling system for small IT spaces. In addition, these high-efficiency systems can support our customers’ sustainability strategies in the data centre space.”