Vertiv launches scalable OneCore solution for high-density data centres

Vertiv has announced the global availability of Vertiv OneCore, a scalable prefabricated infrastructure solution designed to simplify and accelerate the deployment of high-density data centres for artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and large-scale data environments.

According to the company, Vertiv OneCore integrates its power, thermal, and IT infrastructure technologies into a single, factory-assembled system. The solution is now available for enterprise, colocation, sovereign, and neocloud data centre deployments worldwide.

Integrated infrastructure

The OneCore proposition centres around providing a unified approach that takes a project from design through to installation and operation with a single point of contact. The system uses prefabricated building blocks, including whitespace fit-outs such as Vertiv SmartRun, and is housed within a Vertiv-provided steel shell. This approach is intended to reduce on-site labour, minimise logistics complexity, and deliver consistency in quality, cost, and schedule outcomes. It also incorporates Vertiv Unify for integrated system visibility and centralised management.

Vertiv OneCore is designed to address the growing need for speed and scalability in data centre construction, particularly for sites requiring high-density configurations. Viktor Petik, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions at Vertiv, commented:

"Vertiv OneCore is our answer to the need for reducing complexity and enabling speed in building data centre capacity at scale. 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."

Scalable and flexible

The system supports power capacities ranging from 5 to 50 MW in a single block, with configuration options for 96 to 944 racks to accommodate both low and extreme rack densities. Vertiv claims that the design is free from rigid size limitations, allowing for customisable configurations to optimise usable space and improve airflow within the data centre environment.

The modular nature of the electrical and mechanical subsystems enables parallel manufacturing, which can compress overall project timelines and potentially reduce costs. This flexibility also allows for supporting data centres with mixed workload profiles or high rack densities, which are becoming more prevalent as the adoption of AI and HPC workloads rises.

Key features

Vertiv OneCore incorporates several technical features aimed at supporting high-performance deployments. These include:

• Scalable power capacity from 5 to 50 MW in a single block
• Flexible support for rack counts from 96 to 944
• Integrated power and cooling with options for liquid cooling, advanced heat rejection, and scalable power management including uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
• Electrical and thermal subsystems designed for maintainability and resilience, enabling ongoing operations during upgrades
• Operation in ambient temperatures from -20°C to 55°C to accommodate varying global climates
• Redundant primary and secondary fluid networks, as well as distributed electrical redundancy options
• Compatibility with 11–35 kV medium voltage and 400V–480V 3-phase AC power
• Comprehensive services for commissioning, maintenance programmes, and rapid operational support

Vertiv notes that its OneCore system integrates its full range of power, thermal, and infrastructure management solutions, including Trinergy UPS systems, switchgear, busways, CoolChip CDU and perimeter cooling, CoolLoop Trim Cooler, as well as the Unify management system.

The company also states that the system can contribute to customers' sustainability efforts by increasing efficiency, reducing power requirements, and allowing for adaptation to future technology standards due to its flexible design.