SCALABLE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND HIGHLY AVAILABLE

Colocation data centres

With our many years of specialist experience in designing, developing and constructing customer-specific data centre solutions, we are able to provide the most energy-efficient colocation infrastructures. Easy to design and configure, scalable and adaptable thanks to our flexible and modular system product range.

We empower IT

We understand your colocation needs

Maximum energy efficiency, simple installation, future-proof scalability and expert technical knowledge of your colocation data centre

The digital development and transformation of modern technologies such 5G, AI and IoT require ever more sophisticated data centres. Colocation providers offer the perfect solution: highly reliable with significant operational availability and uptime, secure and flexibly scalable infrastructure. At the same time, they are faced with the task of maximising efficiency in dealing with increasing power loads.

We have addressed these needs by developing a comprehensive range of standardised IT infrastructure solutions. With modular systems for racks, cooling, power, monitoring and security, all of these components can be easily and seamlessly integrated into your existing infrastructure. The high level of standardisation enables modifications and upgrades to be completed quickly so that your colocation data centre is ideally configured and equipped at all times.

Cooling capacity

As a one-stop shop, Rittal offers all the right solutions and from a single source: We draw on and pool decades of experience in product innovation of enclosure construction, power distribution and climate control into a highly modular IT system platform specially tailored to the needs of colocation operators.

In this way, we create substantial added value for you: our product range helps you to standardise and streamline your processes, increase your productivity and reduce operating costs. We also actively enable you to achieve your sustainability goals. Complemented by our powerful software tools and global service, we ensure you achieve customer-specific solutions across the entire value chain.

20 – 40 kW

Cooling capacity from 20 kW to 40 kW

  • Ideal for small server rooms and edge applications with 4 to 12 racks
  • Efficient cooling thanks to flexible air/air or air/water heat exchanger and optional aisle containment
  • Maximum performance density, with up to 53 kW per rack
  • Optimised monitoring, security and flexibility, thanks to an all-in-one OT solution

40 – 100 kW

Cooling capacity from 40 kW to 100 kW

  • Ideal for medium-sized server rooms and larger edge applications with 10 to 20 racks
  • Efficient cooling thanks to flexible air/air or air/water heat exchanger and optional aisle containment
  • Maximum performance density, with up to 53 kW per rack
  • Optimised monitoring, security and flexibility, thanks to an all-in-one OT solution

100 – 200 kW

Cooling capacity from 100 kW to 200 kW

  • Ideal as a self-contained POD solution in data centres or for medium-sized server rooms with 10 to 40 racks
  • Efficient cooling thanks to flexible air/air or air/water heat exchanger and optional aisle containment
  • Maximum performance density, with up to 53 kW per rack
  • Optimised monitoring, security and flexibility, thanks to an all-in-one OT solution

IT power

Intelligent and flexible power distribution

Our power distribution units (PDUs) have been specially developed for efficient power distribution in modern IT environments and especially for use in server racks. With comprehensive energy measurement and monitoring functions, the PDUs offer precise monitoring of power consumption. Thanks to seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures and expandability with modules such as surge protection and slot covers, our PDUs are a flexible and future-oriented solution for growing data centres.

IT monitoring

Reliable monitoring management and control

CMC III is a monitoring and control system for enclosures and server racks. With PoE support and redundant power supplies, it is reliable and flexible. It is configured via a browser-based web interface, enabling easy integration and comprehensive monitoring of critical IT environments.

Housing solutions

Modular housing solutions for reliability and efficiency

Our modular container solutions enable quick installation with integrated air conditioning, power supply and security – ideal for the efficient expansion of your IT operations. CS Toptec in particular stands out with its robust design and flexible cooling options, especially for demanding edge applications in outdoor environments.

Our security rooms reliably protect IT infrastructures against fire, water and unauthorised access. They integrate air conditioning and power supply and can be flexibly adapted to all locations and requirements. This means they offer maximum levels of protection and efficiency - perfect for modern data centre requirements.

Use cases

Sector expertise combined with top quality

Your success, our expertise: rethinking colocation solutions

New technologies and trends are changing the industry. The main drivers are digitalisation, AI and climate protection. And we know the particular challenges that this poses for you as a result – and we can support you with our industry-specific expertise in legislation, regulations and industry standards.

Thanks to the high flexibility and modular standardisation of “Rittal – The System.”, we are able to provide tailored solutions for your colocation data centre worldwide.

Future proof

Modular system for maximum flexibility

Colocation data centres must react swiftly to market changes such as server density, cooling or security requirements. With our modular product range, we can easily facilitate modifications and upgrades that can be installed and completed quickly and efficiently. As our products are manufactured according to international standards, they can be used globally whilst complying with a range of legal directives and standards. This offers you greater flexibility as well as future-proofing.

You don’t let just anybody build you a server room – you get in touch with Rittal.

Peter Marszelewski
Head of IT at Ralf Bohle GmbH

Your advantage in scaling

Colocation in transition

Energy-efficient IT infrastructures

The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) poses new challenges for colocation data centres: Rising operating costs and regulatory demands make increasing energy efficiency essential for many data centre operators. At the same time, many companies, including listed SMEs in the EU, will have to submit ESG reports documenting sustainable business practices from 2026.

We assist colocation operators in managing these requirements. With innovative technologies and in-depth expertise, we offer efficient cooling and energy systems that optimise IT infrastructures and meet ESG criteria - for maximum efficiency and sustainability.

Sustainability with a system

Durable IT infrastructures thanks to the highest product quality

Sustainability encompasses far more than just energy consumption and CO₂ reduction - it also includes the responsible use of resources such as water for cooling data centres and the professional recycling of IT components. We underpin these ambitions with modular and easy-to-maintain IT infrastructures that extend and prolong the service life of existing equipment and reduce the need for new equipment. This enables colocation operators to work more sustainably and cost-efficiently without compromising on quality and performance.

Streamlined processes

Simple installation thanks to standardisation

Colocation operators benefit significantly from standardised IT infrastructures, as this makes the installation, maintenance and updating of their systems more efficient and easier. Standardisation not only guarantees faster installation roll-outs and quicker operational uptime, but also ensures consistent performance and reliability.

High-performance data centres

Innovative cooling solutions

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) poses new challenges for data centres. AI applications require a high computing density (high density), which generates enormous heat loads. This trend requires more efficient cooling systems to ensure maximum system performance and the extended service life of your IT equipment.

Integrating different types of equipment each with specific temperature requirements is a complex task for colocation providers. With advanced cooling solutions and innovative technologies such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses, we can help colocation operators by guaranteeing perfect temperature control and maximising energy efficiency across all life cycle phases.

Reliability and flexibility

Reliability solution that are perfect for every application

At the heart of the digital revolution, data centres are critically important; any disruption to their uptime is out of the question. Highly reliable systems and redundant power supplies are essential for colocation operations to keep business-critical processes running continuously.

Our scalable and modular solutions provide the ideal basis for seamlessly expanding and upgrading IT infrastructures and quickly integrating new equipment. The proven reliability and quality of Rittal systems enable colocation operators to manage growing data volumes and increasing computing requirements securely and efficiently.

References

Dubrovnik Airport

Rittal data centre for high availability, reliability and quality

A fail-safe data centre is key to the smooth running of any airport. Rittal and local IT partners put forward a best-practice solution. The outcome is a data centre in a modular Rittal High Availability room.

Ralf Bohle GmbH

New IT infrastructure at tyre manufacturing company

At Ralf Bohle, there’s no chance of flames taking hold in the server room. The manufacturer of Schwalbe bicycle tyres has made safety and security a priority and opted for IT infrastructure from Rittal.