Vertiv boosts Africa’s data centres with advanced solutions

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has launched Vertiv OneCore to the global market, a scalable prefabricated system that integrates the company’s established power, thermal, and IT infrastructure technologies into one factory-assembled solution

Designed to accelerate high-density data center deployments, OneCore reduces on-site complexity, shortens project timelines, and is now available worldwide for enterprise, colocation, sovereign, and neocloud environments.

OneCore delivers a complete turnkey solution, covering every stage from design and installation to operational readiness, managed through a single point of contact. Its flexible building design incorporates prefabricated modules, including whitespace fit-outs such as SmartRun, enclosed in a Vertiv-built steel shell. This configuration simplifies logistics, reduces the need for on-site labor, ensures consistent quality, and delivers predictable cost and schedule outcomes. The Unify platform provides centralised visibility and control across the system.

“Vertiv OneCore is our answer to the need for reducing complexity and enabling speed in building data center capacity at scale,” said Viktor Petik, senior vice-president of infrastructure solutions at Vertiv. “We know the challenge isn’t just designing for today’s needs but building an adaptable foundation for the future. This solution reduces project complexity by standardising key components while preserving the flexibility to scale and evolve, expand easily, and integrate new technologies as business and IT requirements evolve.”

Built for both mixed loads and extreme rack densities, OneCore features modular electrical and mechanical systems that enable parallel manufacturing for faster delivery and cost savings. Free from fixed size limitations, it supports custom configurations to maximize usable space and enhance airflow for improved environmental control.

Key capabilities include:

• Scalable power capacity: Delivers 5 to 50 MW in a single block to meet the growing energy requirements of AI and other high-density applications.

• High rack density flexibility: Supports 96 to 944 racks, accommodating a range of density needs.

• Integrated thermal and power systems: Offers energy-efficient cooling and power infrastructure, including liquid cooling options, advanced heat rejection systems, and scalable UPS solutions.

• Concurrent maintainability: Designed to maintain uptime and resilience during maintenance or upgrades.

• Optimized site performance: Operates reliably in temperatures from -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F) for diverse global climates.

• Advanced redundancy: Includes options for redundant primary and secondary fluid networks, along with distributed electrical redundancy.

• Broad voltage compatibility: Supports 11 to 35 kV medium voltage and 400V to 480V 3-phase AC power, meeting various regional standards.

• Comprehensive service and support: Backed by Vertiv’s global service network, offering expert commissioning, proactive maintenance, and rapid response capabilities.

OneCore integrates Vertiv’s portfolio of power, thermal, and management technologies, including Trinergy UPS systems, switchgear, busways, CoolChip CDU and perimeter cooling, CoolLoop Trim Cooler, Liebert AFC chiller, and the Unify management platform.

The solution also supports sustainability initiatives by improving operational efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and offering a flexible design that can adapt to evolving technology standards.