Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, unveiled a new tool aimed at transforming and simplifying the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres
The Vertiv Modular Designer Lite, available now in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), is a user-friendly, web-based application designed to streamline the process of designing Vertiv SmartMod and Vertiv SmartMod Max solutions to meet specific user requirements.
This tool offers a variety of features to enhance the customer experience, addressing early planning challenges and providing a proposed solution based on customer inputs, beneficial to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Users, regardless of technical background, can swiftly design all-in-one data centres up to 200kW. The tool, requiring no logins or software downloads, permits users to select from a range of optional configurations to design their modular data centres within minutes.
"The Vertiv Modular Designer Lite enables users to effortlessly design their own data centres, tailored precisely to their needs," stated Viktor Petik, vice-president for the Integrated Modular Solutions business at Vertiv. "With its intuitive interface and comprehensive features, this tool represents a significant step forward for early planning of modular data centre design."
Data centres configured within the app are customised to meet the specific requirements and geographical location of each user. By incorporating inputs such as site location, precise cooling equipment sizing based on weather data, IT load requirements, rack specifications, battery backup considerations, and electrical topology preferences, the app allows optimal customisation and redundancy planning.
Supporting 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 assist in enhancing the initial design with an internal, more sophisticated version of the Vertiv Modular Designer, unlocking additional features to optimise the solution based on site conditions, expected performance, or desired security levels.
“I have personally utilised this tool online during customer discussions, effectively exploring and presenting diverse design alternatives,”remarked Siniša Stojanoski, DCCS BU, X86 specialist, SEE from Dell Technologies. "Its intuitive interface and robust features provide a streamlined solution for designing modular data centres, enabling customers to visualise their configurations effectively and make informed decisions, reducing time and costs."
