Vertiv, a leading provider of digital infrastructure, has introduced Trinergy, a new uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed to meet the dynamic load demands of data centres. Alongside Trinergy, Vertiv also launched PowerNexus, an integrated solution that combines the UPS with system switchgear to save space and enhance efficiency.
With global electricity demand from data centres expected to double by 2026 due to the increasing computing and cooling needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), robust backup power solutions are crucial. Vertiv’s UPS ensures continuous availability of the GPUs and CPUs essential for AI computations.
The Vertiv UPS, available as part of the solution with close coupling to the Vertiv PowerBoard Switchgear, boasts superior reliability and efficiency. According to Vertiv, Trinergy exceeds the expected availability of Tier IV data center power chains, achieving a projected uptime of 99.9999998 per cent, which equates to just 30 seconds of downtime over ten years, compared to eight hours for typical Tier IV systems.
Kyle Keeper, SVP of the power management global business unit at Vertiv, emphasized the importance of high-capacity, reliable power for data-intensive AI and HPC applications.
Keeper said:”Leveraging over 40 years of innovation, Vertiv’s Trinergy offers the resilience essential for operations to become future-ready and support AI loads. The UPS integrates seamlessly with various power sources, including lithium-ion and nickel-zinc batteries, fuel cells, and long-duration batteries (BESS).”
Trinergy’s modular design enhances space efficiency and reduces maintenance costs. Its compact footprint and streamlined power distribution minimize the need for multiple cables and connections. When integrated with Vertiv™ PowerBoard Switchgear in Vertiv’s PowerNexus solution, the system further maximizes space savings and reduces installation time and labour costs.
The PowerNexus solution offers flexibility with options for onsite integration, as a power skid, or within an enclosure. Factory integration of the Vertiv™EPMS (energy and power monitoring system) ensures increased visibility, reliability, and operability right out of the box.
Vertiv’s Trinergy also delivers significant energy savings, with a double conversion efficiency of up to 97.1%, which can increase to 99% in Dynamic Online mode. This reduces operating costs and the need for extensive cooling, lowering the total cost of ownership and shortening payback time. The UPS supports additional energy and cost savings through the Dynamic Grid Support feature, allowing participation in demand management and other grid services.
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Moreover, the UPS can operate indefinitely from a DC source and is compatible with the Vertiv™ DynaFlex Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), facilitating the use of alternative energy sources for backup or primary power. This capability supports a bring-your-own-power (BYOP) strategy and contributes to decarbonization by reducing reliance on diesel generators.
Vertiv’s project and lifecycle services portfolio, including advanced incident management and condition-based maintenance analytics, further enhances the reliability and efficiency of the Trinergy UPS. With these innovative solutions, Vertiv is poised to support the evolving needs of data centres in the AI and HPC era.
