Vertiv Unveils AI-Ready Prefabricated Data Center Solution

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has introduced the Vertiv™ MegaMod™ CoolChip, a high-density liquid cooling-equipped prefabricated modular (PFM) data center solution. This innovative solution addresses the growing demand for AI-ready data center capacity and offers a rapid deployment option, enabling developers and operators to bring new capacity online up to 50% faster than traditional onsite builds.

The Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip integrates best-in-class technologies, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling, high-efficiency power protection and distribution, and advanced digital infrastructure. This turnkey solution supports IT systems from leading AI compute providers and can be scaled to meet specific customer requirements. The modular design allows for flexibility in new builds, retrofits, and expansions, with the prefabricated units assembled and tested in a controlled factory environment to ensure quality and efficiency.

Vertiv’s new solution also contributes to sustainability goals by improving Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), resulting in a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional data centers. The MegaMod CoolChip employs advanced technologies such as Vertiv™ chillers, cooling distribution units (CDUs), and Vertiv™ power infrastructure to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

According to recent research by Omdia, the demand for prefabricated modular and micro data center solutions has been accelerated by the rise of AI, with Vertiv being recognized as a global leader in this space. The Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip solution is designed to meet the specific needs of AI deployments, providing a reliable and efficient infrastructure that can be quickly deployed to support the rapidly growing demand for AI computing.

Vertiv manages all aspects of the solution’s development, from initial consultation through configuration, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle services, providing single-source accountability and streamlining processes. This comprehensive approach reduces the demands on customer resources, offering cost and schedule efficiencies.