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Request a budget priceHow long does delivery take?
Typically 12 to 14 weeks from order to site for a standard configuration, including the factory acceptance test. Longer only where a generator is specified.
What do we need on site?
A prepared concrete slab, a power feed and a fibre connection. For the 100 kW unit the slab is 5,200 mm wide, and the unit is 19,550 mm long including the condensers.
How is it transported?
As one unit on a truck, then lifted by crane onto the slab. Oversize transport permits are arranged for the route. Installation and commissioning take 7 to 10 days.
Can it operate at −30 °C?
Yes. The unit can be specified for outdoor temperatures down to −30 °C. In Nordic and Baltic climates, free cooling also lowers energy use.
N+1 or 2N: which do we need?
N+1 adds one spare component to each system. 2N duplicates every power path, so maintenance or a fault on one path never stops the IT load. 2N suits primary facilities; N+1 often suits edge and recovery sites.
Can we choose the brands?
Yes. UPS, cooling, cabinets, cabling and switchgear can be specified from the brands you already use, so maintenance contracts and spares stay as they are.
Who maintains it in my country?
Maintenance is delivered locally through the manufacturers' certified service partners in your country, under a defined service agreement. Our engineering team keeps overall responsibility during the warranty period.
Is it CE marked?
Yes. All equipment is CE marked, and the unit is designed to EN 50600 principles, with fire protection to EN 15004 and EN 54.
Can it be moved later?
Yes. The enclosure is self-contained and can be disconnected, lifted and transported to a new slab.
Can we add capacity later?
Yes. The UPS expands in 30 kW steps within the unit, and a second unit can be built to the same specification and run alongside the first.
What is the PUE?
A PUE of 1.3 to 1.4 has been measured in operation under continental summer conditions. Nordic and Baltic sites usually do better thanks to more free cooling hours.
Do you supply the servers?
No. The client supplies servers, storage and network equipment. Integration through a partner can be arranged if required.
Is Uptime Institute certification available?
Yes, as a priced option. Redundancy is designed to the Tier level agreed before design starts, and Design and Facility certification can be obtained for the delivered unit.
How much does it cost?
Typically €8,000 to €10,000 per kW of IT load, so about €0.8M to €1.0M for a 100 kW unit. See the price guide for what drives the figure.
How do we get a price?
Send the IT load, the site country and the required date. You receive a budget price within 48 hours.
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