Vertiv has announced the global availability of a prefabricated infrastructure system designed to support the accelerated deployment of high-density data centres, including those built for AI, high-performance computing and colocation environments.
The solution, branded as Vertiv OneCore, integrates power, thermal and IT infrastructure into a single, factory-assembled system. It is designed to support installations ranging from 5 MW to 50 MW and can accommodate between 96 and 944 racks, depending on the required density.
OneCore is available globally, including in South Africa, and follows a slab-up design that uses standardised modular components. These include whitespace modules, power systems as well as liquid and air-based thermal technologies. The system also incorporates a central management platform.
OneCore’s electrical and cooling systems are designed for concurrent maintainability including options for redundancy and compatibility with medium-voltage inputs from 11 kV to 35 kV and low-voltage AC systems between 400 V and 480 V. It is rated to operate in ambient temperatures ranging from -20°C to 55°C.
“The challenge isn’t just designing for today’s needs but building a foundation that can evolve,” said Viktor Petik, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions at Vertiv. “OneCore reduces project complexity by standardising key components while preserving the flexibility to scale and adapt.”
The company positions the system as suitable for enterprise, neo cloud, sovereign and hyperscale data centre requirements. Sustainability features include support for energy-efficient liquid cooling, airflow optimisation and scalable UPS infrastructure.
While no deployments in South Africa have been confirmed, the system is being marketed as an option for rapidly scaling digital infrastructure across the region, particularly in support of emerging AI and data-intensive applications.
