Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has introduced the second generation of the InRow RC as the latest addition to the InRow product line, expanding Schneider Electric’s vast cooling portfolio in southern Africa to meet the evolving needs of an ever-changing data centre environment.
This second generation release introduces two new models that significantly improve cooling efficiency by reducing power consumption, while also increasing capacity. The high-temperature model, designed for optimal heat removal, leverages warmer water temperatures and outdoor ambient air temperatures to increase chiller efficiency, thus maximising the hours of economisation.
“With the second generation of the InRow RC, we have taken another step in the advancement of our cooling offerings,” says Ronnie Robberts, Cooling Solutions sales manager at Schneider Electric South Africa. “This product provides superior efficiency to help customers drive down ever-increasing operating costs.”
Part of the Schneider Electric InfraStruxure suite of solutions and created for high density applications, InRow RC reduces the distance between the heat source and heat removal, eliminating the mixture of hot and cold air streams, therefore improving overall cooling predictability. The solution also features variable speed fans that reduce energy consumption during off-peak cooling periods or when the data centre is partially loaded. This decreases data centre energy consumption to match the demand of the heat load, significantly impacting overall operating costs.
With a user-friendly design, the InRow RC features an intuitive, 4.3-inch colour touch screen display to provide fast, easy access to data. Additional key features include:
* Increased cooling capacity: Up to 40 kW and 1510 lps max airflow with conditions at 7.2°C EWT, 49°C RAT, 6.6°C dT for the ACRC301S (Standard Temp). Up to 60 kW and 1,982 lps maximum airflow with conditions at 12.8°C EWT, 49°C RAT, 6.6°C dT for the ACRC301H.
* Improved energy efficiency: 1.0 kW at maximum operating condition for ACRC301S (Standard Temp) and 1.9 kW at maximum operating condition for the ACRC301H (High Temp).
* Condensate management system: Ensures coil temperatures remain above the dew point by preventing condensation, a process achieved by re-circulating coil water; compatible with the ACRC301H unit.
* Intelligent controls: Monitors and actively adjusts cooling capacity to ensure proper server inlet temperatures. The microprocessor controller provides visibility into the operation and status of the unit.
* Compatibility: The InRow RC is compatible with EcoAisle and active flow controller.
The InRow RC ACRC301S and ACRC301H models are now available for purchase.
