even if a data center consists of just one room with one server enclosure, the high-power dissipation of today’s computer hardware can quickly lead to a dangerous build-up of heat. in fact, studies show that smaller data centers tend to be installed in locations that are even more confined than their larger counter parts, further increasing the risk of temperature-related failure. if the so-called “comfort temperature” of the server is not met, shortened service lives or total failure are real threats.

in major data centers, climate control is routine, but in small companies with more limited resources, the servers, switches and storage systems may be less than completely protected. if the devices are housed in a 19" enclosure, air is usually only circulated by a fan in the ceiling plate or a 19" rack-mounted fan. if the devices are standing around openly in the room, there may be no climate control or only a less than inefficient room air conditioning system.

the rittal liquid cooling package direct (lcp dx) is designed to address this situation. this flexible climate control option for use in small and medium enterprises can dissipate heat losses of up to 12 kw through an integrated cooling unit, and two new versions are suitable for rack-based and row-based climate control.

the lcp dx fits perfectly into environments where small or medium-sized it installations need to be cooled and where climate control with air/water heat exchangers or cold water would be too costly.

the dx system includes an integrated, speed-controlled compressor, an electronic expansion valve and related refrigeration components that include an appropriate external condenser mounted outside the data center. no active control components are required to operate the external condenser – fan speed is determined only by the pressure of the refrigerant.

two versions

the laterally mounted lcp rack dx, moves cold air either to the right or to the left in a 19" rack. with series cooling, the lcp inline dx is mounted between individual racks and blows the cool air from the front into the cold aisle. each version is quick and easy to install because of its compact and largely pre-assembled design.

lcp rack dx

• cooling output 12 kw
• refrigerant r410a
• minimized operating costs with efficient ec fan technology
• spatial separation of cooling and server rack
• integral condensate and leakage management
• sophisticated control concept including online connection
• optional cooling of one or two server racks
• simple representation of redundancies
• assembly- and service-friendly
• integration into rittal’s rizone data center management software
• cost-effective installation by laying small-diameter coolant lines

lcp inline dx

• cooling output 12 kw
• cooling of several server racks
• refrigerant r410a
• minimized operating costs with efficient ec fan technology
• spatial separation of cooling and server rack
• integral condensate and leakage management
• sophisticated control concept including online connection
• assembly- and service-friendly
• optional front cover to reduce the air outlet speed and for superior air distribution
• increased performance and efficiency in conjunction with rittal aisle containment
• integration into rittal’s rizone data center management software

the lcp dx cooling system is being formally introduced during cisco live, cisco’s annual it and communications conference in orlando, fl june 23-27.

caption:  the laterally mounted lcp rack dx, moves cold air either to the right or to the left in a 19" rack. with series cooling, the lcp inline dx is mounted between individual racks and blows the cool air from the front into the cold aisle

for more information contact: 
rittal corporation
1 rittal place
urbana, oh 43078
phone: 937-399-0500
toll free: 800-477-4000
fax: 937-390-5599