Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the North American launch of its Eaton Heavy-Duty SmartRack® enclosures, a new solution that helps data center operators and IT managers accommodate the increasing physical needs of generative AI computing infrastructure in enterprise, colocation and hyperscale data centers. Available in a wide variety of specifications, Eaton’s Heavy-Duty SmartRack enclosures are purpose-built to support larger, heavier AI servers and critical IT infrastructure, making them an ideal solution for operators seeking to future-proof their data center for the coming wave of AI innovation.
The rise of AI is creating new opportunities for data center and IT managers to rethink their infrastructure, with GPU servers that are larger and heavier than traditional CPU servers due to the need for increased computing power. Eaton’s new Heavy-Duty SmartRack enclosures have weight capacities up to 5,000 lb. (static), with 54-inch-deep enclosures to house large AI servers along with high density rack power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), cooling, cables and other accessories. Additionally, the glacier white color of the enclosures provides better visibility in high-density environments for equipment installation, maintenance and cable/port identification.
Eaton’s Heavy-Duty SmartRack enclosures are available in a variety of models and specifications tailored for differing height, weight and depth requirements, with features that include:
- Organization for critical equipment, including AI servers: The floor-standing heavy-duty enclosures are available in 42U, 45U and 48U models, with options for deep, extra-deep and/or wide enclosures. The extra-deep 54-inch options support AI servers that do not fit in standard enclosures, and wide options have side channels for accessory mounting, cable routing and airflow. The perforated front and split rear doors enable airflow through the rack.
- Heavy-duty construction for higher weight capacity: Enclosures can be fully populated with heavy servers and other critical IT equipment due to 5,000 lb. static/3,500 lb. dynamic weight capacities. The frame is 2.5 mm thick steel and has reinforced structural elements, and the enclosures feature upgraded casters and levelers that support the extra weight of AI servers.
- Increased interior visibility and refreshed exterior design: The enclosures feature a glacier white, powder-coated finish, making it easier to see equipment inside. Greater visibility of ports and cables facilitates equipment installation and maintenance and helps reduce accidental disconnection.
The new Eaton Heavy-Duty SmartRack enclosures are part of Eaton’s modular build program, which allows for quick delivery of custom enclosure configurations and enclosure bundles with cable management, power management and more.
Eaton’s Heavy-Duty SmartRack enclosures are now available. Eaton provides a broad portfolio of IT infrastructure products compatible with the new rack, including UPSs, rack PDUs, cables and connectivity, busway solutions, in-row and rack-mounted cooling, environmental probes and more. To learn about Eaton’s full range of innovative power management technologies, visit Eaton.com.
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy sources, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Eaton was founded in 1911 and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange for more than a century. We reported revenues of $23.2 billion in 2023 and serve customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
