Containerised data centre range

Datapod and APC by Schneider Electric have launched the Datapod - a containerised data centre system range that is locally designed, developed and manufactured.

Led by APC and Datapod, the Datapod project also involves a number of Australian companies in key design, manufacturing and testing activities.

Made up of pre-configured, modular data centre building blocks, the Datapod system is scalable, flexible and robust and can be deployed rapidly to meet the growing demands for increased data centre capacity and overcome the challenges posed by traditional data centres.

Datapod has extended the containerised concept to include critical site infrastructure such as modular generators and chillers to deliver a complete containerised infrastructure solution for data centres.

The core of the Datapod system comprises APC’s InfraStruXure data centre architecture and APC’s energy-efficient Hot Aisle Containment System and InRow Cooling solutions.

The Datapod solution features highly insulated walls and high-tech LED lighting to further optimise power efficiency. It also utilises closed water loop ‘dry’ radiators rather than evaporative ‘wet’ cooling towers to eliminate water consumption.

The Datapod is designed to withstand extreme outside temperatures and lightning strikes, as well as the ingress of moisture, dirt and dust. It features antistatic flooring to protect sensitive electronics, allowing companies to set up a temporary facility in any outdoor environments.

The Datapod range includes the following modules:

Projectpod - a standalone self-contained transportable data centre system for rapid deployment. Low-, medium- and high-density versions, utilising condenser water or chilled water. Starterpod - the starting point of any expandable Datapod system, it incorporates expandable APC UPS, InRow Cooling and IT Enclosures. Expanderpod - prebuilt Expanderpods, containing racks, power and cooling, easily connect onto other ‘pods’ allowing for growth of the system as IT requirements increase. Entrypod - a 10″ cubicle fitted with a proximity card magnetic lock system that creates a man-trap to keep the elements out of your data centre. Endpod - adds more power, cooling and IT enclosures as well as the end-door to the APC Hot-Aisle Containment System giving users the space and access expected in a typical data centre. Connection Node - pre-deployable, pre-configured connection system for mains and generator power, cooling and data, the Connection Node makes the set-up of the Datapod system simple. Utilitypod - housed in a 20″ enclosure, the Utilitypod consists of a diesel generator and fuel tanks to provide backup power supply and multiple air-cooled chillers to support the highest-density Datapod systems.