VertivTM Aisle Containment
VertivTM Aisle Containment System
The VertivTM Aisle Containment System is a rack-independent system with the flexibility to maximize efficiency and capacity from the core to the edge for raised floor and slab data centers.
The VertivTM Aisle Containment System allows you to deploy containment before racks are installed to simplify installation and speed deployment of new data center equipment with airflow, security and infrastructure in mind.
Increase density, capacity and efficiency
OPTIMIZE COOLING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY
- 30+% efficiency increase
- Continuous dynamic adaptation to load
- Reduced fan power per kW cooling
Eliminate Hot and Cold Air Mixing
- Uniform and predictable temperature to all IT equipment
- Integrate the cooling unit airflow delivery with the IT equipment requirements
Increase Space Efficiency
- 30+% increase in IT equipment density
- Up to 12kW/rack with perimeter cooling
- Up to 30kW/rack with localized cooling
Increase Capacity
- 25+% increase in available cooling capacity
- Extend capacity of existing precision cooling system
Fast Return on Investment (ROI)
- Payback within a few months to less than 2 years
- Low initial investment
- Simple configuration and ordering
Standard components that adapt to your needs
The core components of the Vertiv™ Aisle Containment System provide the strength and flexibility to adapt to any data center configuration.
Vertical Posts
The sturdy vertical posts create the foundation for aisle containment system with adjustability to support racks from 42U to 52U in one U increments and aisle widths from three feet to six feet. Optional floor stands provide weight-bearing support for raised floor environments.
Extendable Horizontal Beams
Telescoping horizontal beams are adjustable from 10 to 16 ft in 2-inch increments (50 mm). They support three roofing options, as well as optional accessory arms and blanking panels.
Translucent, Ducted or Thermal Drop-Out Roofing
Translucent, Ducted or Thermal Drop-Out Roofing
Choose one of three roofing options. The twin-wall polycarbonate translucent option supports hot or cold aisle containment and in-row cooling while the height adjustable ducting option enables ducted heat removal with heights to 16 feet. The thermal drop-out option enables fire suppression strategies that require ceiling tiles to shrink out of their casing when a temperature threshold is reached.
Doors
The system includes sliding or swinging doors, lockable from the inside and outside.
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VertivTM Standard Aisle Containment vs. VertivTM Custom Aisle Containment
| Vertiv™ Standard Aisle Containment (VACS) | Vertiv™ Custom Aisle Containment | |
|---|---|---|
| Containment style | Hot aisle or cold aisle containment. | Hot aisle or cold aisle containment. |
| Core architecture | Freestanding, rack-independent kit of parts. Structure can be built before cabinets arrive. | Engineered, made-to-order containment platform (custom designs), built to fit the environment and requirements. |
| How it scales / adjusts | Uses telescoping sections to support repeatable POD builds; configured from standardized components. | Built “to size” with custom fit where needed; supports tailored layouts and interfaces. |
| Aisle widths | Standard aisle widths (3, 4, 6 ft). | Standard widths supported plus custom widths when required. |
| Height / ceiling conditions | Optimized for typical data hall constraints; ducting and roof options support common ceiling conditions. | Supports varying heights up to 16 ft and non-standard ceiling conditions; ceiling-supported options available when needed. |
| Doors | Swinging or sliding door options. | Broad door flexibility including manual and powered options depending on design. |
| Roof / fire suppression approach | Multiple roof styles (solid, shrink, vertical duct). Drop-out roof option supports fire suppression strategies. | Multiple roof styles including solutions intended to integrate with fire suppression requirements (example: mechanical ceiling concepts, heat-activated options) based on project needs. |
| Walls / perimeter closure | Standard wall panels and accessories designed for quick enclosure and clean retrofit execution. | Custom wall interfaces, pass-throughs, and site-specific closure details available (for example, special cutouts and wall attach scenarios). |
| Rack compatibility | Cabinet agnostic (works with Vertiv and non-Vertiv racks that fit common standards). | Multi-vendor compatible, engineered around the deployed rack line-up and row design. |
| Typical deployment fit | Best for standard dual-row hot/cold aisle builds and fast retrofits where the layout is already defined. | Best for custom-length pods, wall attach, special interfaces, and projects where the geometry or constraints drive a custom solution. |
| Ordering / delivery model | Stocked, standardized components intended to simplify configuration and speed deployment. | Engineered-to-order approach; can be packaged for simpler procurement. |
| Installation / services | Designed for straightforward assembly; Vertiv support and service options are part of the offer. | Project-specific execution flexibility; can incorporate specialized installation approaches based on the design constraints. |
| Use when | Use when you want a stocked, rigid, freestanding solution for a standard, fixed aisle layout, prioritizing speed, simplicity, and repeatability, including building the structure before racks arrive. | Use when the site requires custom geometry or interfaces (variable widths, non-standard ceilings, wall attach, cutouts), or when high-density / GPU rows and future reconfiguration demand maximum design flexibility. |