The integration of cyber secure, electrical power monitoring and infrastructure management software, either on premise or remotely, ensures clients have full visibility and control of their critical environment, says power management company Eaton. 

The company has introduced its xModular system that can be configured to provide space for information technology (IT) equipment, while also optimising, integrating and modularising the power aspects of a facility. The space is designed to coordinate electrical, cooling, controls and security requirements, providing an all-in-one system.

“Increasingly the economy is a digital economy, as such the need for facilities to house computing and digital infrastructure is growing tremendously. Whether this is a data centre, on premise IT or a telecommunication network, all are facing the need for a more economic, faster, resilient, and safe way to house digital equipment. The xModular system and go-to-market strategy address this need regardless of application or customer type,” says Eaton EMEA president critical systems: electrical sector Karina Rigby.

Eaton assures clients that its project management, field services and aftercare enables management of the whole life cycle. In addition, its partner program is said to leverage best of breed technology and services companies. “Rather than being locked into one design or face the cost associated with bespoke solutions, xModular has multiple designs covering multiple applications and geographies. This makes it unique in the marketplace, delivering much-needed flexibility to clients” said Eaton EMEA data centre market segment manager Ciarán Forde.

A key element of the system is Eaton’s EnergyAware uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The grid-interactive UPS allows the electrical system of the data centre unit to act as a distributed energy resource and provide services back to the grid operator, helping to accelerate and reduce the risk of the adoption of renewables.

Eaton asserts that its new xModular system reduces the complexity of design, onsite construction and coordination. It promises expert system engineering, quality, flexibility, safety, installation test and commissioning, while ensuring faster deployment, scalability and sustainability.