Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, today introduces Vertiv Rack Extreme, a new rack platform engineered for AI data centers and other high-density environments where demands for power, cooling and scalability are rapidly increasing.
As data centers fill with ever more powerful servers and AI accelerators, requirements for rack capacity, airflow and cable management are changing. Vertiv Rack Extreme has been designed to address those needs by offering higher load capacity, support for larger equipment and integrated cable management while remaining compatible with modern power and cooling systems.
“Vertiv Rack Extreme demonstrates our ability to design racks for AI and power-dense environments. Vertiv brings extensive experience to this area, and many of our solutions developed under the Knürr brand support scalable IT infrastructure,” says Giuseppe Leto, Senior Director, IT Systems at Vertiv.
Built for next-generation AI infrastructure
AI workloads are driving rapid change across the data center industry. Modern GPU servers and high-performance compute platforms demand significantly more power, cooling and physical capacity than traditional server deployments.
Vertiv Rack Extreme is engineered to meet those demands and is available in multiple sizes and configurations to suit different data center needs. Racks ship pre-assembled and can be equipped with a wide range of accessories for cable routing, airflow optimization and future expansion.
Handles more than two tons of equipment
One of the most notable features of Vertiv Rack Extreme is its high load-bearing capability. The platform supports up to 2,045 kg of equipment, enabling denser and heavier server deployments per rack.
Unlike many conventional rack solutions, Vertiv Rack Extreme maintains the same load capacity during transport and relocation. That means equipment does not need to be removed from racks when moved within the data center.
According to Vertiv, this design delivers up to twice the dynamic load capacity and as much as 1.3 times greater static load capacity compared with standard rack solutions.
Designed for installation and operations
The rack platform is built to simplify installation and ongoing operations. Integrated cable management, optimized airflow and flexible rail systems help streamline deployment and reduce maintenance complexity.
To protect equipment during shipping, Vertiv Rack Extreme ships with shock-absorbing pallets and reusable ramps that simplify on-site installation.
Integrates with Vertiv’s ecosystem
Vertiv Rack Extreme is designed to work seamlessly with the company’s broader portfolio of data center solutions. The platform is compatible with Vertiv UPS systems, rack PDUs, cooling systems and monitoring and management tools.
Integrated products include Liebert DCD, Liebert XDU and Avocent KVM and serial console solutions, enabling a cohesive infrastructure build for modern data centers.
AI creates new data center requirements
Rapid growth in artificial intelligence is reshaping data center requirements worldwide. Higher power density, increased cooling demands and larger volumes of advanced equipment are putting new strains on infrastructure.
For data center operators, priorities extend beyond maximizing server count to include energy efficiency, reliability and long-term scalability. Solutions such as Vertiv Rack Extreme are part of that evolution, aimed at organizations building the next generation of AI and cloud infrastructure.
For more information about Vertiv Rack Extreme and the company’s power, cooling and data center infrastructure solutions, visit Vertiv’s website.
About Vertiv
Vertiv combines hardware, software, analytics and services to ensure continuous operation of critical applications across data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial sites. The company provides power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions from the cloud to the network edge.
Vertiv is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, and operates in more than 130 countries worldwide.