Legrand Presents a High Performance Computing (HPC) Solution

Описание: The data center industry has traditionally worked with heat densities ranging from 1kW to 5kW per rack. But in recent years this trend has significantly changed. At Legrand we want to make sure that our customers have the right solutions in place to adapt to this change.

Racks are considered to have a significant heat density when they surpass the 10kW of heat load; this is what we call HPC solutions. Depending on the application, this heat load per cabinet can reach up to 90kW!

HPC requires more precise cooling solutions than those that traditional CRAC units deliver. When exceeding the 10kW threshold, precise cooling becomes more energy efficient and cost effective for your data center.

With Legrand you benefit from a vast portfolio of premium brands to provide the best solution to host your HPC applications.

Structural foundation for high-density IT

At the core of the solution is the Minkels Nexpand cabinet, providing a secure and mechanically robust platform engineered for mission-critical applications. Its reinforced structure and secure locking system protect high-value HPC equipment while maintaining service accessibility.

Advanced rear-door cooling up to 100 kW

Managing extreme heat density requires precision cooling beyond conventional CRAC systems.

This solution integrates Usystems ColdLogik rear door cooling, operating as an air-to-water heat exchanger:
• Cold air enters the front of the cabinet
• IT equipment heats the air
• Heated air passes through the rear door heat exchanger
• Cold water absorbs the heat
• Air exits cooled, maintaining rack-level thermal stability

The system is thermally “neutral” to the rest of the data center, containing and managing heat within the cabinet environment. Rear door fans consume less than 1 kW, supporting energy-efficient operation.

Intelligent power distribution and monitoring

Power is delivered and managed through Raritan or Server Technology intelligent PDUs, enabling:
• Per-outlet metering and switching
• Granular power visibility for every device
• Integrated temperature and humidity monitoring
• Export of operational data to DCIM or BMS platforms

A Smart Rack Controller can further enhance environmental monitoring and access control within the cabinet.

High-demand networking integration

To support HPC data throughput, the solution incorporates Infinium pre-terminated network technology, enabling rapid deployment and flexible configuration tailored to workload requirements.

An integrated HPC ecosystem

By combining high-density racks, precision rear-door cooling, intelligent power distribution, and advanced networking, Legrand delivers a coordinated solution engineered for performance, efficiency, and scalability in modern HPC environments.

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