Modular data centres

in containers
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 Contents

IT Containers based on the modular principle .. 4 – 5

Edge Data Center.................................................. 6 – 7

RiMatrix Data Center Container

IT Containers 50 – 100 kW ................................. 10 – 11
IT Containers 200 kW ......................................... 12 – 13
All-in-One Containers 35 – 180 kW .................... 14 – 15
Customized solutions ......................................... 16 – 17

Cooling and power supply ............................... 18 – 21

IT as a service ................................................... 22 – 23

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 RiMatrix Cooling Container: RiMatrix Data Center Container:
Efficient recooling systems in the container Ready-to-connect IT infrastructure in a robust
frame, ready to connect and system-tested container shell, as standardised IT modules in
with redundant chillers, free-cooling mode or a range of output categories for SME, Cloud
additional free cooler and network functions and Edge applications

Network racks:
Pre-configured type TS IT for installing
network technology and structured cabling,
with two PDUs for redundant power supply

Server racks:
Pre-configured type TS IT for server
installation, with cable guide rails and two
PDUs for redundant power supply in the
server exhaust air zone

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IT containers based on the
modular principle
Growing data volumes and escalating requirements are a common cause of problems in existing
IT environments. Container solutions for outdoor siting are one possible answer to this problem.
For the conventional components of rack, power, cooling and monitoring, Rittal and its strategic
partners Innovo Cloud and Lefdal also offer “IT as a Service”, together with a location –
the Lefdal Mine Datacenter in Norway – which can save up to 40 percent energy costs compared
with a data centre in Germany.

RiMatrix Power Container:

Modular UPS systems with redundancy
to supply one or more IT modules

Low-voltage distributor:
Complete distributor system with connection
point for the main supply and the outgoing
feeders from all PDUs

IT cooling:
Cold water or coolant-based systems for
energy-efficient cooling of the entire server
inlet air zone, speed-controlled and with
n+1 or n+n redundancy

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Edge Data Center –
modular and scalable
The digital transformation means a radical shake-up. New technologies such as smart cities,
connected cars, streaming services, Industry 4.0 and mobile data offer new opportunities, but also
necessitate the storage and rapid processing of huge volumes of data. This creates a demand for ever
more flexible and modular IT solutions. Ideally, these should be located where the data is produced,
i.e. locally and close to the user. This is where Edge Data Centers come into their own, combining
short latency times with exceptional computing power and optimum reliability. Rittal Edge Data Center
solutions are available with 2, 4 or 6 racks, incorporating predefined components for energy supply,
cooling, IT security and monitoring. Of course, the data centre may be installed in a container for
flexible siting.

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RiMatrix Data Center Container
For SME, Cloud and
Edge applications
Container solutions from Rittal are delivered pre-assembled, and can be up and running in next to no
time. The spectrum ranges from simple IT containers to complete all-in-one systems incorporating the
entire physical IT infrastructure, from the rack, to climate control, a power supply with a powerful UPS
system, through to complete monitoring and, at the customer’s request, an effective fire extinguisher
system. The product spectrum comprises multiple graduations and output categories, allowing you to
select the most suitable solution for your requirements. ISO High Cube dimensions are also supported.
Extensive standardisation within the product family not only shortens the delivery time, it also
enhances product reliability and quality. The field-tested solutions are delivered complete with
comprehensive documentation.

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RiMatrix Data Center IT Container

Version RDC-IT 50/10-L-III RDC-IT 60/12-L-II

Maximum total IT output in kW 50 60
Maximum IT output per rack in kW 5 5
Redundancy of cooling system 2n n+1
Redundancy of power supply 2n 2n
LCP systems are positioned between the racks, and depending on
the variant, are either flush with or set forward from the enclosure suite.
Cooling concept These systems cool the entire cold aisle in front of the servers and
have a redundant design in the container variants. The variants with a
second set of cold water pipelines also support n+n redundancies.
The container main power supply is split among individual outgoing
feeders to the PDUs in the individual enclosures via a low-voltage
distributor. Each enclosure has an A supply and a B supply, thereby
achieving n+1 redundancy. The main distributor offers separate
Power concept
connections for the A and B supply to which one or two UPS-buffered
supply lines may be connected. A RiMatrix Data Center Power
Container with integral UPS may also be used to supply the containers.
The container peripherals are supplied via an additional C-line.
Server rack W x H x D mm 600 x 2000 x 1200 10 12
Network rack W x H x D mm 800 x 2000 x 1200 1 1
Racks
600 x 2000 x 600 – –
Technical rack W x H x D mm
600 x 2000 x 1200 1 1
Low-voltage distributor 1 1
Current UPS, modular – –
PDU 11 x 2 13 x 2
Quantity 6 x LCP CW 4 x LCP CW
Cooling
Pipe systems 2 set(s) 1 set(s)
Container size L x W x H mm (external dimensions) 12192 (40 ft.) x 3000 x 3000 12192 (40 ft.) x 3000 x 3000

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 SME, Cloud and Edge applications

RDC-IT 90/8-M-I RDC-IT 100/10-L-II RDC-IT 100/10-L-III

90 100 100
10 10 10
n+1 n+1 2n
2n 2n 2n
Use of the Zero-U-space cooling system (ZUCS) optimises use of LCP systems are positioned between the racks, and depending on
the interior space by positioning the cooling units underneath the the variant, are either flush with or set forward from the enclosure suite.
racks in the raised floor. Efficient EC fans ensure a constant server These systems cool the entire cold aisle in front of the servers and
inlet air temperature in the shielded cold aisle. This system provides have a redundant design in the container variants. The variants with a
a redundancy of n+1. second set of cold water pipelines also support n+n redundancies.
The container main power supply is split among individual outgoing The container main power supply is split among individual outgoing
feeders to the PDUs in the individual enclosures via a low-voltage feeders to the PDUs in the individual enclosures via a low-voltage
distributor. Each enclosure has an A supply and a B supply, thereby distributor. Each enclosure has an A supply and a B supply, thereby
achieving n+1 redundancy. The main distributor offers separate achieving n+1 redundancy. The main distributor offers separate
connections for the A and B supply to which one or two UPS-buffered connections for the A and B supply to which one or two UPS-buffered
supply lines may be connected. A RiMatrix Data Center Power supply lines may be connected. A RiMatrix Data Center Power
Container with integral UPS may also be used to supply the containers. Container with integral UPS may also be used to supply the containers.
The container peripherals are supplied via an additional C-line.
8 10 10
1 1 1
1 – –
– 1 1
1 1 1
– – –
9x2 11 x 2 11 x 2
9 x ZUCS 6 x LCP CW 6 x LCP CW
1 set(s) 1 set(s) 2 set(s)
7250 x 3000 x 3000 12192 (40 ft.) x 3000 x 3000 12192 (40 ft.) x 3000 x 3000

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RiMatrix Data Center IT Container

Version RDC-IT 200/10-L-II

Maximum total IT output in kW 200
Maximum IT output per rack in kW 20
Redundancy of cooling system n+1
Redundancy of power supply 2n

Blob arrangement –

Energy-efficient LCP systems with a cold water supply are used as

cooling systems, and can each produce a cooling output of up to
55 kW. These systems are positioned in the row between the server
Cooling concept
enclosures and can easily be set forward into the cold aisle. This brings
the cold air directly in front of the servers for cooling without deflection
losses.
The container main power supply is split among individual outgoing
feeders to the PDUs in the individual enclosures via a low-voltage
distributor. Each enclosure has an A supply and a B supply, thereby
achieving n+1 redundancy. The main distributor offers separate
Power concept connections for the A and B supply to which one or two UPS-buffered
supply lines may be connected. A RiMatrix Data Center Power
Container with integral UPS may optionally be used to supply the
high-performance containers. The container peripherals are supplied
via an additional C-line.
600 x 2000 x 800 –
Server rack W x H x D mm
600 x 2000 x 1200 10
Racks 800 x 2000 x 800 –
Network rack W x H x D mm
800 x 2000 x 1200 1
Technical rack W x H x D mm 600 x 2000 x 1200 1
Low-voltage distributor 1
Current UPS, modular –
PDU 11 x 2
Quantity 6 x LCP CW
Cooling
Pipe systems 1 set(s)
Container size L x W x H mm (external dimensions) 12192 (40 ft.) x 3000 x 3000

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 SME, Cloud and Edge applications

RDC-IT 200/10-L-I RDC-IT 200/10-ISO L-I

200 200
20 20
n+1 n+1
2n 2n
The racks and cooling systems are arranged so that two racks form a unit with one LCP.
This unit is described as a “blob” and represents an independent functional module in software terms with built-in IT hardware.
Energy-efficient LCP systems with a cold water supply are used as cooling systems, and can each produce a cooling output of up to 55 kW.
These systems are positioned in the row between the server enclosures and can easily be set forward into the cold aisle. This brings the cold air
directly in front of the servers for cooling without deflection losses.

The container main power supply is split among individual outgoing feeders to the PDUs in the individual enclosures via a low-voltage distributor.
Each enclosure has an A supply and a B supply, thereby achieving n+1 redundancy. The main distributor offers separate connections for the
A and B supply to which one or two UPS-buffered supply lines may be connected. A RiMatrix Data Center Power Container with integral UPS
may optionally be used to supply the high-performance containers. The container peripherals are supplied via an additional C-line.

– 10
10 –
– 1
1 –
– –
1 1
– –
11 x 2 11 x 2
7 x LCP CW 7 x LCP CW
1 set(s) 1 set(s)
12192 (40 ft.) x 3000 x 3000 12192 (40 ft.) x 2438 x 2896 (ISO High Cube)

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RiMatrix Data Center All-in-One Container

Version RDC-AIO 35/3-M-II RDC-AIO 45/8-L-II

Maximum total IT output in kW 35 45
Server rack 10 5
Maximum IT output per rack in kW
Network rack 5 5
Redundancy of cooling system n+1 n+1
Redundancy of power supply 2n 2n
LCP systems are positioned between the racks, and depending on
the variant, are either flush with or set forward from the enclosure suite.
These systems cool the entire cold aisle in front of the servers and
Cooling concept have a redundant design in the container variants. Coolant-based DX
systems may also be used in the AIO variants, which are linked to the
relevant external unit. These may also be optionally secured directly to
the outer container sleeve.
The container main power supply is split among individual outgoing
feeders to the PDUs in the individual enclosures via a low-voltage
distributor. Each enclosure has an A supply and a B supply, thereby
Power concept achieving n+1 redundancy. The main distributor offers separate
connections for the A and B supply; the integral modular UPS is
positioned directly at the infeed to the B-line. The container peripherals
are supplied via an additional C-line.
Server rack W x H x D mm 600 x 2000 x 1200 3 8
Network rack W x H x D mm 800 x 2000 x 1200 1 1
Racks
600 x 2000 x 600 – –
Technical rack W x H x D mm
600 x 2000 x 1200 – –
Low-voltage distributor 1 1
Current UPS, modular 40 + 20 kW 60 + 20 kW
PDU 4x2 9x2

Quantity 5 x LCP DX 6 x LCP DX

Cooling
Pipe systems Single Single

Container size L x W x H mm (external dimensions) 7250 x 3000 x 3000 12192 (40 ft.) x 3000 x 3000

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 SME, Cloud and Edge applications

RDC-AIO 60/6-M-I RDC-AIO 90/8-L-II RDC-AIO 180/16-L-II RDC-AIO 180/16-L-III

60 90 180 180
10 10 10 10
– 5 5 5
n+1 n+1 n+1 2n
2n 2n 2n 2n
Use of the Zero-U-space cooling system (ZUCS) LCP systems are positioned between the racks, and depending on the variant, are either
optimises use of the interior space by positioning flush with or set forward from the enclosure suite. These systems cool the entire cold aisle
the cooling units underneath the racks in the raised in front of the servers and have a redundant design in the container variants. The variants
floor. Efficient EC fans ensure a constant server inlet with a second set of cold water pipelines also support n+n redundancies.
air temperature in the shielded cold aisle.
This system provides a redundancy of n+1.

The container main power supply is split among The container main power supply is split among individual outgoing feeders to the PDUs
individual outgoing feeders to the PDUs in the in the individual enclosures via a low-voltage distributor. Each enclosure has an A supply
individual enclosures via a low-voltage distributor. and a B supply, thereby achieving n+1 redundancy. The main distributor offers separate
Each enclosure has an A supply and a B supply, connections for the A and B supply; the integral modular UPS is positioned directly at the
thereby achieving n+1 redundancy. A UPS is infeed to the B-line. The container peripherals are supplied via an additional C-line.
already integrated into the RDC-AIO 60/6-M-II.

6 8 2x8 2x8
1 1 2x1 2x1
1 – – –
– – – –
1 1 2x1 2x1
60 + 20 kW 100 + 20 kW 2 x (100 + 20 kW) 2 x (100 + 20 kW)
7x2 9x2 2 x (9 x 2) 2 x (9 x 2)
6 x ZUCS for server zone
6 x LCP CW 2 x (6 x LCP CW) 2 x (6 x LCP CW)
1 x ZUCS for UPS zone
1 set(s) 1 set(s) 2 x 1 set(s) 2 x 2 set(s)
12192 (40 ft.) x 12192 (40 ft.) x 12192 (40 ft.) x
7250 x 3000 x 3000
3000 x 3000 3000 x 3000 3000 x 3000

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 Container sleeves in a variety of sizes Pre-configured racks of the type TS IT, as a
and levels, from S to L, also available as server rack with 600 mm width or as a
ISO High Cube variants, with flexible doors network rack with 800 mm widths, depths
and openings variable at 800 mm, 1000 mm or 1200 mm

Integrated partitions and container Cooling solutions in various stages adapted

peripherals, individual solutions for to the required server output, redundant
container configuration versions available, depending on the
container and output variant

Power supply to the racks via

PDUs, separate PDUs for A and
B lines, measurement and
switching functions supported by a
network interface

Modular raised floor, height depending

on cooling solution and installed racks

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 RiMatrix Data Center Container Customized
Container solutions for
individual requirements
Of course, we can also build you an individually planned data centre solution in a container to meet
your specific requirements. There are no limits to the construction of individual data centre containers,
from small main data centres, to Edge and Fog installations, through to large modular cloud data
centres. Individually planned containers are also supplied pre-assembled. They are more complex
than a standardised solution, and above all, entail more intensive planning, not only in terms of
infrastructure design, but also with the complete documentation and consideration of errors in the
designed solution. With maximum heat losses of between 30 and 200 kW, a RiMatrix Data Center
Container can incorporate unlimited intermediate procedures and applicable technologies from the
IT portfolio. As well as offering advice, Rittal itself can also provide complete conceptualisation and
planning of a container data centre.

Integral or external UPS, modular UPS Early fire detection with

modules for a redundant power supply alarm forwarding to
management systems,
integral extinguisher system
optionally available

Integral low-voltage power distributor, two

Monitoring components as integral hardware, separate paths for redundant supply to the
individual quantities of measurement sensors, racks, offset distribution for the container
optionally with DCIM software peripherals

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Cooling and power supply
to suit all output classes
Complete plug & play cooling and power supply solutions are available to match
the container portfolio.

Benefits of plug & play solutions:

◾ Co-ordinated systems for fast and simple commissioning
◾ System-tested software to control all components, including emergency mechanisms
◾ Individual control and monitoring via an integral TCP/IP interface

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Containers for cooling

Version RDC-C 200/2-ISO L-II RDC-C 70/2-M-II RDC-C 100/2-M-II

Total output in kW 60 to 200 kW1) 70 100
◾ 2 x chillers (redundant) ◾ Free cooler
with integral free coolers ◾ 2 x chillers (redundant)
Equipment
◾ Pipework ◾ Control and hydraulic station
◾ PLC controller with network
Separate chiller systems Energy-efficient cooling with superordinate control of all
with independent regulation components. The integral controller regulates a constant
Characteristics
and control, mounted on a water inlet temperature depending on the external temperature
container frame. and the status messages from the components.
Redundancy Chillers: 2n Chillers: 2n Chillers: 2n
RDC-IT 50/10-L-III
RDC-IT 60/12-L-II
RDC-IT 100/10-L-II
RDC-IT 100/10-L-III RDC-IT 90/8-M-II
RDC-IT 50/10-L-III
RDC-IT 200/10-L-II RDC-AIO 90/8-L-II
To fit RDC-IT 60/12-L-II
RDC-IT 200/10-L-I RDC-AIO 180/16-L-II
RDC-AIO 60/6-M-II
RDC-IT 200/10-ISO L-I RDC-AIO 180/16-L-III
RDC-AIO 90/8-L-II
RDC-AIO 180/16-L-II
RDC-AIO 180/16-L-III
Container size L x W x H mm 12192 (40 ft.) x 2438 x 2896
7250 x 3000 x 3000 7250 x 3000 x 3000
(external dimensions) (ISO High Cube)
1) Higher outputs available on request.

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 Container for the uninterruptible power supply

RDC-P 200/8-ISO S-II RDC-P 1000/8-M-II

2 parallel paths, 2 x 60 to 2001) 2 parallel paths, 2 x 1 MW
◾ ABB DPA UPScale with batteries and low-voltage distributor ◾ ABB DPA 500 with batteries and low-voltage distributor
◾ Modular layout ◾ Modular layout (500 kW modules)
◾ LCP DX cooling ◾ LCP CW cooling
◾ Batteries separate
Separate connections for A and B supply lines. Both paths are Separate connections for A and B supply lines. Both paths are
completely separate, with redundant UPS modules, batteries and the completely separate, with redundant UPS modules, connections for
corresponding low-voltage power distributor. batteries and the corresponding low-voltage power distributor.

Modules: n+1 Modules: n+1

RDC-IT (all variants) RDC-IT (all variants)

6058 (20 ft.) x 2438 x 2896 7250 x 3000 x 3000

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IT as a service –
simple, and from any location
Rittal and Innovo Cloud have joined forces in a strategic partnership to market innovative infrastructure
and cloud solutions based on the flexible “IT as a service” model (ITaaS). Customers get a turnkey
cloud data centre in which components such as racks, climate control and power supply are available
as predefined modules. The scope of supply optionally includes the IT components (such as server,
network and storage). In addition, the established open source “OpenStack” framework is used as the
cloud management software.

The result is a standardised, “virtual private” cloud data centre (BCC – Balanced Cloud Center), which is
equally well-suited to standard applications in the ITaaS mode as to highly demanding application
scenarios, such as high-performance computing (HPC), SAP Hana or Big Data applications. Depending
on the customer solution, these innovative ITaaS models may be implemented on matching, previously
presented container modules.

For example, the BCC concept (RDCS 200-L-II-B) features in the Lefdal Mine Datacenter project
currently being installed on the west coast of Norway. The five-storey tunnel system with 75 chambers
provides 120,000 square metres of space for an infrastructure with a potential total capacity of 200 MW.

The project partners have set themselves the ambitious target of making the LMD the number one in
Europe, with unsurpassed levels of cost-efficiency, security, flexibility and sustainability. When the Total
Costs of Ownership (TCO) are taken into account, what is more, the LMD is 40 percent cheaper than
other data centres in Europe.

This is due in large part to the cooling solution, which cools waste air from the servers via high-
performance heat exchangers with a cooling circuit linked to the seawater. The entire system is
connected to the 565 metre deep fjord, which guarantees unlimited supplies of cold water and
reduces energy consumption to a minimum.

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◾ Power Distribution
◾ Climate Control
◾ IT Infrastructure
◾ Software & Services

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