Modern server rack solutions for the IT infrastructure
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The digital transformation with applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning demands the IT infrastructure out. While the processor performance increases, the density in the data center and thus the cooling requirements for Server rack & Co. increase, users demand scalable, safe and efficient systems. Rittal offers future-oriented and tailor-made solutions from small data centers to data centers in containers. We present the new products to you here:
Contents
- OCP standards with two-phase direct chip cooling
- Data security with edge and cloud
- Network distributor for cable management in professional quality
- IT platform for sustainable data centers
- Configure IT rack online from the modular system
- Basics of the IT infrastructure
OCP standards with two-phase direct chip cooling
09.11.2021 | When building and modernizing data centers, the focus is on cooling. Maximum performance is demanded of it so that hotspots are avoided and the high heat loads are dissipated in an energy-efficient manner. At the same time, the IT infrastructure should manage with minimal energy without compromising availability and performance. Rittal and Zutacore have combined standardized server racks according to OCP specifications with a two-phase direct chip cooling technology.
Standardization promotes cost-effective operation and improves infrastructure scalability. More and more CIOs are therefore relying on the OCP (Open Compute Project) Technology with its particularly energy-efficient, central DC distribution in the server or network rack. The "Rittal High Density Cooled-by-Zutacore" project shows how the advantages of the OCP standards for racks can be combined with high-performance cooling.
The new Open rack ORV3 supports 48 V DC power supply. It allows flexible configuration up to 44 OU / 48 RU. 100% preconfigured and assembled without tools, it ensures speed. The rack carries up to 1600 kg dynamic load. When it comes to cooling, there are many different variants, including the Rittal High Density Cooled-by-Zutacore system.
Against the lack of chips: the performance center will be continued
The Open Rack works according to the Principle of evaporative cooling and uses the latent energy of the refrigerant to cool the microchips. This eliminates local overheating in processors because the system precisely cools hotspots. The waterless, electrically non-conductive refrigerant reduces the risk of IT failure. The scalability of the system makes it future-proof.
Two variants for server rack cooling
Rittal and Zutacore offer two types on: the space-saving rear door cooling and the air- and water-cooled rack version.
Behind the Rear door cooling is based on the following principle: The liquid refrigerant flows into specially developed cold plates (Enhanced Nucleation Evaporator) heat sinks directly onto the microchip (CPU, GPU). By absorbing the processor heat, the refrigerant 3M Novec TM 7000 Engineered Fluid evaporates and becomes gaseous. The gaseous refrigerant is liquefied again in the heat exchanger. One or more pumps maintain the pressure to supply the heatsinks with refrigerant. The cooling technology components integrated in the rear door save significant space in the server rack.
Edge computing software efficiently increases productivity
The air-cooled In a rack solution was especially designed for fast growing processor and server performance. It supports up to 15 kW of heat dissipation per rack using the in-rack air-cooled condenser. It can be installed in any rack in almost any environment. In the water-cooled in-rack version, a water-cooled condenser ensures energy-efficient cooling of up to 70 kW of heat dissipation per rack.
Data security with edge and cloud
12.10.2021 | The availability and security of the IT infrastructure are becoming a business-critical factor Edge cloud and cloud in Industry 4.0 applications, for the merchandise management system in the enterprise data center or for controlling smart grids with charging infrastructure. In addition to increasing performance, the infrastructure must offer reliable data protection. Rittal and German Edge Cloud know the answer to the question of what a functioning, multi-layered and interlinked security concept should look like.
It should be a scalable, individual overall solution for Edge, among other things, data centers as well as the cloud and beyond coordinated modulesn that take the following into account:
- Physical security with defined fire, water and access protection,
- technical security with high availability and monitoring including UPS, efficient cooling and appropriate redundancy concept for technology and cloud,
- Cybersecurity and Data sovereignty protect against unauthorized access; in addition, sovereign control over the data when networking via clouds,
- Sustainablee Data centers and clouds that quickly provide the necessary computing power for applications that support climate protection, e.g. office clouds instead of business trips or the control of traffic management systems. Despite the increasing power density, the CO2 The footprint of the data center should be as small as possible.
Data sovereign edge cloud for manufacturing
German Edge Cloud presents a solution with which manufacturing companies with Edge Cloud Computing can quickly benefit from digitalization advantages in manufacturing while retaining full data sovereignty. the Oncite Industrial technology is a cloud-native, highly scalable solution. It can be used as an edge data center with robust Rittal technology and from the cloud. It also allows the flexible integration of other cloud platforms (distributed cloud management) for hybrid and multi-cloud scenarios with high data sovereignty.
Emka fitting parts for electrical engineering and electronics
In this way, companies are preparing for the future that goes beyond their own digital optimization. The resulting Data ecosystems make it possible to use data, information and knowledge for a new cross-company value creation. Clear rules are required for this to be technically and economically successful. As a founding member of Catena-X and co-founder of Gaia-X, GEC is also driving the development of a sovereign data infrastructure in Europe.
The edge-to-cloud model of GEC is scalable and diversified. It creates freedom of choice and security. Users can choose from a large number of standardized IaaS and PaaS solutions as required: from hosted VMs to fully automated PaaS services for various applications. The self-developed DDoS protection architecture, carrier grade firewalls and complete network separation ensure security. The core backbone of the GEC is distributed over several self-operated data centers. BCM disaster recovery high availability scenarios can be implemented to suit the application.
Network distributor for cable management in professional quality
09.03.2021 | With the new network distributor TX cable net from Rittal, users can wire their networks faster. “With the TX Cablenet we have something innovative Cable Management combined with the demand for professional quality ", explains Luis Brücher, Head of Product Management IT at Rittal:" In addition to the mechanics of the rack, this also includes a system concept, reliable supraregional availability and delivery speed. "
The new TX Cablenet is available as Network distributor constructed and designed for the perfect and quickly installed cable routing. The same applies to large quantities of cables: simply insert, instead of laboriously pulling. Recesses with rounded edges on both sides over the entire depth of the roof make this possible. You simply take out the outer cable guide struts at the roof edges, insert the complete cable harness and securely attach the struts again. In no time at all, even large cable strands flow from the ceiling into the distributor with a soft bending radius. The cable routing of the best practice method for copper and fiber optic cables is based on the so-called waterfall principle. Even when feeding from the ground, the entire depth can be used thanks to the open frame construction.
The pre-assembled, free-standing Frame construction with the Rittal system grid and welded roof is another unique selling point. The components are quickly positioned and attached thanks to the profile with a continuous 25 mm grid and counting hole pattern. The side panels can be fitted in next to no time and removed again just as quickly for convenient maintenance.
The portfolio includes at launch eight variants. The cabinets are 800 mm wide, 2000 mm (42 U) or 2200 mm (47 U) high and 800 mm or 1000 mm deep. Standard orders from stock are delivered within 24 hours.
IT platform for sustainable data centers
09.11.2020 | With the platform for the Rimatrix Next Generation (NG) Rittal is presenting its new modular system for the flexible, secure and fast construction of data centres. On the basis of the open architecture, investment-safe and individual solutions for future IT scenarios can be implemented worldwide: from single server racks to containers, central data centers to distributed edge data centers or highly scalable colocation, cloud and hyperscale data centers. For the first time, the Rimatrix NG platform supports the use of OCP direct current technology in the standard environment.
IT managers know that they will be faced with new, as yet unknown requirements in the future. You have to be able to react as quickly as possible and secure your investment flexible data centers to realize.
"When developing the open platform, we already considered the adaptability to diverse and ever-changing requirements in the basic concept," says Uwe Sharp, Managing Director of Business Units and Marketing at Rittal: “Our customers have to adapt their IT infrastructures to changes faster than ever before, so that business-relevant products and services can be created at the highest speed, error-free and continuously. We want to support them as partners of the future. ”As a result, Rittal has created a globally unique, open platform for the flexible, secure and fast construction of data centers of all performance classes - including comprehensive advice and services over the entire IT lifecycle.
Whether single server rack or container, central data centers, distributed edge data centers or highly scalable colocation, cloud and hyperscale data centers: With the modularity and Backward Compatibility With the platform, individual components of an infrastructure can be modernized in a targeted manner and the entire data center can thus be continuously adapted to rapid technological developments. "Rimatrix NG is thus becoming an IT platform with an extraordinarily high level of future security and flexibility," explains Mr. Scharf.
All components from one kit
IT managers can use individually plannable modules Quickly and easily tailor an IT solution to your requirements from five functional areas. The kit contains racks, air conditioning, Power Supply and power protection as well as IT monitoring and IT security. The variety of combinations ensures that users can cover their needs exactly and meet local requirements worldwide. You can rely on solutions from Rittal or its tested and certified partners, for example for energy supply and fire protection.
Rimatrix NG is also flexible when it comes to IT networks and server racks. The comprehensive modular system adapts to the needs and preferences in the country of deployment and the application can be configured precisely - with the new one VXIT or fully compatible with older generations.
This means that the platform solutions are scalable in every size, performance, security and reliability. If a quick response time is required or if existing buildings do not offer sufficient space, data centers can also be passed through Container solutions implement and securely integrate into the existing infrastructure.
First platform for OCP technology
Rimatrix NG supported as the first platform the use of OCP components and direct current in the standard environment. Highly standardized direct current architectures and 21 inch racks in the design of the Open Compute Project (OCP) are increasingly becoming the energy-efficient best practice in hyperscale data centers.
Low-loss connectors for data centers
"Rittal is not only one of the drivers of the OCP initiative and a top international supplier of OCP racks for hyperscalers," says Uwe Scharf: "With Rimatrix NG, we are the first provider to enable uncomplicated use of OCP technology in standard data centers"Operators of data centers can easily integrate the OCP solutions into the existing AC architecture with modules and accessories. You don't have to convert the entire data center and the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to direct current. "We are now offering all customers easy access to the energy and efficiency advantages of this future technology for individual applications," explains Scharf.
Configure IT rack online from the modular system
06.05.2020 | With the new IT rack system VX IT, Rittal is presenting a newly developed modular system for setting up the right infrastructure. This includes server and network rack. an IT Cabinet system can be put together online using an online configurator with unprecedented speed and fully certified. This allows IT infrastructures to be set up from a single network rack to a complete data center.
The IT rack system VX IT is more universal Variant kit designed. It serves all common applications. 15 to 52 height units (U) are available for both racks. It can be done with it Edge installationsRealize data centers of companies with row cooling, modular IT containers, energy-efficient colocation data centers and the largest hyperscale data centers.
“The IT cabinet system can be set up quickly, flexibly and modularly to match the appropriate IT landscape. In terms of security, the users are well equipped for all IT applications of the future, ”explains Uwe Sharp, Managing Director of Business Units IT and Industry and Marketing at Rittal.
Select and order network and server rack
The Online Configurator guides the user step by step through the selection of the components and carries out a plausibility check. From the selection, configuration, ordering to delivery, the transparent process is digital. Builds in during configuration 3D model Piece by piece including accessories and is then available to the user for further use. The selected server cabinet or network cabinet is produced in the state-of-the-art production facility at Rittal and delivered via optimized logistics.
All variants of server cabinets and network cabinets selected using the configurator are already in compliance with international standards such as IEC 60950, UL 2416 and IEC 62368 tested and certified. Therefore the user does not need any additional certification for the configured system. On the other hand, he benefits from the maximum freedom and security of the racks for setting up his new infrastructure.
Control cabinet construction | Know-how from specialists
The VX IT offers existing customers Compatibility for existing Rimatrix systems and other IT infrastructures from Rittal. This allows individual components to be exchanged in existing data centers and data centers to be expanded in a targeted manner. Existing Rimatrix installations can be expanded with the new VX IT and the VX IT-specific components can be used for cooling, UPS or monitoring.
Install quickly and without tools
The assembly of the 19 inch rack is mainly tool-free via the time-saving Snap-in technology. Dimensional grids in depth and labeled height units help to easily set the 19-inch rack level spacing. Flat parts such as side walls or roof panels from the cabinet can be quickly and easily attached to the 19-inch rack using snap-in holders and positioning aids.
With optional vertically divided Seitenwände Users get better access, which speeds up installation and service work. The vertically divided side walls have simple hinges. They can be opened like doors and can be easily removed. Horizontally divided side walls simplify access to the server, for example.
Pressure compensation element for control cabinet and housing
An improved construction of the Frame Server and network rack achieve high stability in the 19-inch rack vertical profile. Internal tests at Rittal and external certification by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) have proven the load capacity. There are two variants: The IT cabinet VX IT standard allows a static load of 1500 kg according to the Rittal test procedure or 1200 kg according to UL. Execution VX IT dynamic allows a load of 1800 kg according to the Rittal test procedure or 1500 kg according to UL.
Accessories for the complete IT infrastructure
The comprehensive accessories for the individual expansion of an IT infrastructure include options for the Doors and side walls as well as floor and roof. There are also innovations such as the LED bar for status display.
Extracts and aids for cable management as well as solutions for monitoring, power supply and asset management in the IT rack are also available for the right IT landscape. PDUs, UPS systems, IT cooling systems and monitoring are available, as are modules for early fire detection and fire extinguishing.
Insight into the VX IT construction kit
From single rack installations to edge, enterprise, colocation to hyperscale data centers, an infrastructure can be set up in no time with the VX IT.
Basics of the IT infrastructure
What is the difference between server rack and rack server?
A server rack and a rack server are two different IT terms that are often confused. Here is one clear distinction between the server rack versus the rack server:
- A pair of Server rack is essentially a framework designed to hold various electronic devices in standardized bays called rack units (RU or U). It provides organization, cooling, power and cable management for servers and network hardware. Server racks can come in different sizes and designs depending on the needs of the data center or server room.
- A pair of rack servers is a server with a slim design specially designed for installation in a server rack. The rack server is designed to be rack mountable horizontally and often features front connectors for easy accessibility.
In summary, a server rack is the physical rack or enclosure used to organize and hold various hardware devices, while a rack server is a type of server specifically designed to be mounted in such a rack.
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