Workspace Technology has developed its existing Mobile Data Centre “MDC” containerised solution originally lunched in 2008 to create the fundamental building block for large scale “modular” data centre deployments.

A modular approach to data centre’s eliminates the need to build traditional “bricks and mortar” buildings, significantly increasing the speed of deployment whilst reducing capitol investment. A Modular Data Centre solution can be deployed within campus, open space or within warehousing style facilities.

Workspace Technology’s Modular Data Centre approach enables MDC pods to pre-engineered, tested and commissioned ready to position on site.

Containerized data centre solutions offered by a number of global I.T players including Sun and HP, are based on standard 2.4m width containers. The limited width of these containerized data centre’s means that there is restrictive and awkward front and rear access to equipment. Workspace Technology’s Modular Data Centre platform can be built with widths starting from 3.5m, providing excellent access for single aisle rack deployments.

Workspace Technology has successfully implemented Modular Data Centre solutions for global retail and engineering companies with Europe.

Our Modular Data Centre system is designed specifically to support a range of low, medium and high density rack applications. Typical Modular Data Centre pods can support 10 to 12 racks with densities of 5Kw to 25Kw. These can be extended in size if true mobility is not a client design requirement.

Workspace Technology offers a number of cooling technology options including rear rack and evaporative free air cooling. The deployment of the FreeCool evaporative cooling solution reduces installation cost and helps to reduce power emissions, explained Roy Griffiths Sales and Technical Manager for Workspace Technology’s Data Centre division.

When combined with evaporative free cooling, Workspace Technology’s Modular Data Centre pods can deliver Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratings of 1.2 to 1.1. Significantly exceeding current industry average expectations of 2.6.

Workspace Technology’s EcoMeasure energy measurement technology is installed as standard within all of its Modular Data Centre pods. Based on Schneider Electric’s industry leading PM750 meters and PowerLogic Energy monitoring software Workspace Technology’s EcoMeasure provides accurate 24×365 PUE measurement inline with Green Grid measurement recommendations.

The Modular Data Centre can be built to either Tier 2 or Tier 3 data centre design standards, depending on client specification and availability requirements.

Workspace Technology’s Modular Data Centre solution creates a true “pay as you grow” model for large data centre infrastructures. The Modular Data Centre helps global companies manage data centre infrastructure costs inline with the growth its compute real-estate.
Roy Griffiths commented that the Modular Data Centre MDC solution is a truly scalable solution which enables both SME and Large Corporate clients to benefit from its design advantages.

Workspace Technology provides expert energy efficient data centre, server and communications room solutions and services for corporate and public sector clients across the UK. For further information please contact the Sales and Technical Manager Roy Griffiths at roy.griffiths@workspace-technology.com 0121 354 4894.

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