Vertiv SmartRow DCX, Installation Manual

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3 INTRODUCTION
The Vertiv™ SmartRow™ DCX is part of the SmartRow™ platform from Vertiv. The system includes integrated cooling and
power systems. Assembly is a matter of connecting the expansion channels and cabinets, then making electrical and piping
connections.
The basic configuration of the Vertiv SmartRow DCX is a dual-expansion-channel, closed-loop system that provides a room-
neutral solution.
The Vertiv SmartRow DCX must be installed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment. The unit will not protect
electronic equipment if it is installed in an environment subject to extreme temperatures or humidity.
This manual is to be used in conjunction with existing Vertiv product manuals for each component and with site-specific
documentation and drawings. User and installation manuals ship with the equipment and are also available at
www.vertiv.com.
The Vertiv SmartRow DCX is a flexible system that allows customization of rack, power and cooling systems within the
limits of the component
parts .
3.1 Operational Overview
The Vertiv SmartRow DCX is an enclosed system to house and cool electronic equipment. The Vertiv SmartRow DCX racks
may house critical IT equipment, optional rack power distribution units and optional, rack-mounted UPS units.
Cooling air is supplied in the row by Liebert® CRV thermal-management units and conveyed to the racks via front
expansion channels. Heated exhaust air from the racks returns to the Liebert CRV through rear expansion channels. An
automatic, emergency ventilation fan system is included to exhaust air in the event of a loss of primary mechanical cooling.
UPS-protected conditioned power is provided to each equipment rack using the Vertiv™ Liebert® MBX mounted overhead
and by rack PDUs mounted inside each rack.
3.2 Vertiv™ SmartRow™ DCX Components
Required components differ based on whether the Vertiv SmartRow DCX includes power and/or redundancy options.
• Vertiv SmartRow DCX Expansion Channels—for each Vertiv™ DCX rack, Liebert® CRV and UPS.
• Liebert® MBX—power-distribution system.
• Liebert® EXM UPS—modular, scalable, with wrap-around BDC and internal or external batteries.
• Liebert® CRV—in-row cooling unit specially configured for use in the Vertiv SmartRow DCX.
• Vertiv™ DCE Rack—network (800mm wide) and server (600mm wide) rack configurations.
• Fire Detection and Suppression —integrated fire detection and suppression cabinet that is sized per design
(optional).
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