Do you ever feel that building an edge computing data center is a puzzle with a thousand pieces? Planning, design, site preparation… it can be a real headache. But what if you could skip the stress and jump straight to a fully equipped, optimized solution? That's where the Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ comes in.
With a pre-engineered edge data center solution designed to minimize time spent on planning, design, and site preparation, Vertiv SmartAisle reduces deployment costs and maximizes energy efficiency.
Imagine a scenario where you need an edge data center. Instead of weeks of planning and design, you simply choose from four pre-engineered Vertiv SmartAisle reference designs. These aren't just empty racks, they're complete solutions, scaling from 60 to 175 kVA IT load, and packed with everything you need: power, cooling, racks, even environmental monitoring.
Think of it as an all-in-one data center in a box. Vertiv has done the heavy lifting, so you don't have to. Skilled engineers have pre-validated the design, verifying that everything works seamlessly together. This helps eliminate design inconsistencies, reducing planning, design, and site preparation time by up to 80% while also lowering costs by up to 30%.
But it's not just about speed and cost. Designed with N+1 redundancy for both power and cooling, the SmartAisle™ is built for efficiency and security. It boosts resilience for critical operations, helping you stay online in unpredictable scenarios. Plus, the centralized infrastructure management gives you a consolidated platform to monitor the entire system. And with features like e-handles on the server racks and IP cameras, you can be confident your data is safe and sound.
Whether you're a small business needing a compact solution or a larger enterprise requiring more capacity, there's a SmartAisle reference design that fits. And with a focus on sustainability, you can reduce your energy bill and meet European Union Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) requirements, even for the smallest edge deployments.
With a focus on energy efficiency, the SmartAisle reduces energy consumption by up to 20%, helping operators cut their energy bill compared with the average PUE published by the Uptime Institute in 2024 and foster compliance with the European Union Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), even for the smallest edge deployments. This makes it a suitable choice for organizations prioritizing effective regulatory adherence and still maintaining their demand for high performance computing.
Scalability is at the core of the SmartAisle, offering four distinct reference designs to accommodate businesses of varying sizes and infrastructure needs. By integrating essential components into a single, pre-engineered solution, the Vertiv SmartAisle facilitates efficient, secure, and cost-effective operations while maintaining the flexibility to meet different business requirements. So, if you're looking for a hassle-free way to deploy an edge data center, the Vertiv SmartAisle is worth a closer look. It's time to ditch the puzzle pieces and embrace a smart, integrated solution.
The Importance of Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is a globally accepted metric for measuring data center energy efficiency. It plays a key role in energy monitoring and reporting. With energy regulations evolving worldwide, precise measurement and reporting are becoming increasingly essential for companies looking to stay ahead.
PUE compliance with law and regulations: The German Model
Germany’s Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) from 2023 sets ambitious PUE targets for data centers, reflecting the country's commitment to achieve more stringent sustainability goals1 by 2026 for new builds (PUE<1.2) and by 2030 for retrofit (PUE<1.3).
These targets are designed to improve the energy efficiency of data centers in Germany and contribute to the country's overall climate goals, setting a good example for countries that want to follow in the future.
The integrated control system within the SmartAisle™ is an essential help in providing energy reporting, analysis of the operation, and status of the system – particularly the comprehensive PUE screen.
Vertiv™ SmartAisle™ really changes the game when it comes to effective and successful edge deployments. We’ve made it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for businesses to scale and grow.
I’m proud to be part of a team that offers pre-engineered systems that not only simplify planning and installation but also give our customers peace of mind knowing they’re getting integrated cooling and power distribution in one seamless solution. In addition, we’re always delighted to collaborate closely with our customers to help them with meeting their regulatory compliance responsibilities and their own sustainability goals. It’s about helping companies create energy-efficient, reliable environments that set them up for success—both now and in the future.
