The demand for computing power is significantly growing with increasing digitalisation and more and more AI applications in future – and thus the colocation market is booming. Businesses rely on high-performance IT infrastructures that are energy-efficient and secure, as well as flexible and scalable. The new Rittal TX Colo rack offers colocation providers the option of equipping their white spaces with ready-to-use, standardised solutions designed specifically for this market.
The global market for the colocation of data centres is set to grow by US$ 66.57 billion between 2024 and 2028. This is predicted in a report by the market research company Technavio. “The colocation market is continuously evolving at an impressive pace. This growth is driven by the growing demands on computing power, security, and scalability. Companies are increasingly looking for flexible and future-proof solutions with the increasing complexity and scope of IT infrastructures,” explains Anna Klaft, Vice President IT Business Unit at Rittal.
Advances in AI are also increasing the need for computing power exorbitantly. They are leading to more complex algorithms and models that require more computing resources. AI applications can vary seriously. “Colocation provides an efficient way of mapping the computing power increasingly required without the need for companies to run their own data centres,” explains Anna Klaft.
With colocation, companies rent either fully-equipped racks or an entire room from a specialist data centre operator in which to integrate their own IT equipment. They therefore do not have to operate their equipment on their own premises. Colocation providers offer state-of-the-art data centres that ensure the secure and efficient management of digital assets. However, the IT infrastructures have to perform at a high level: high energy efficiency, assured quality and reliability, global standardisation, documented evidence, and certification. At the same time, the components must be coordinated and rapidly scalable.
Rittal is helping colocation providers to quickly meet these requirements and the growing demand with its new TX Colo rack. “Our new rack enables vendors to perform at the highest level within the shortest time. They can equip their white spaces with ready-to-use, standardised, high-quality solutions,” continues the IT expert.
Immediately ready-to-use and combinable
The TX Colo was specifically developed for use in large data centres. Thanks to the use of standard components, the complete solution enjoys short delivery times, is pre-configured, and ready for immediate use. The pre-defined rack can be used without additional configuration and installation.
A standardised specification ensures consistency in the data centre, therefore the solution is compatible and can be bayed with other Rittal IT racks. It can be individually adapted, thanks to Rittal's extensive range of accessories and the practical 25 mm pitch pattern in the frame construction.
The TX Colo includes integrated air baffle plates and partitions to ensure optimum air flow. Roof cut-outs with brush strips across the entire depth and cable tray provide for simple cable routing. The VX comfort handle with numerical code lock offers additional access protection. The rack also features ventilated doors that support optimum climate control.
“The new rack is flexible with universal uses and will support the growing requirements in the colocation sector as needed. As a systems provider for IT infrastructures, we can also provide all other components. As the world's main supplier of racks, we are in an intensive dialogue with hyperscalers when it comes to developing the right modular cooling solutions for liquid cooling,” explains Anna Klaft.