Siemon Launches the VersaPOD(TM) Data Center Solution - A Fully Integrated
Network Cabinet System with High Density Zero U Patching and Enhanced Thermal
Management
Siemon's scalable Data Center VersaPOD system integrates network cabinetry
with innovative zero U high density vertical patching, horizontal and vertical
cable management and an array of features and accessories to enhance
accessibility and thermal management
WATERTOWN, Conn., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemon is proud to introduce its
new VersaPOD Data Center Solution that integrates bayed Data Center cabinets
with innovative high density zero U vertical patching and cable management.
The VersaPOD features a highly flexible design, which increases cabling and
equipment density while providing excellent accessibility and thermal
efficiency.
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Siemon's VersaPOD is available with a variety of integrated zero U
vertical patch panels (VPP) for support of copper and fiber patching. The
VPP's supply up to up to 288 patching ports in the front and/or rear vertical
space between two bayed cabinets without consuming critical horizontal
mounting space. By freeing horizontal cabinet space, greater active equipment
density may be realized, reducing the number of cabinets required by up to
20%, saving valuable data center floor space. By utilizing the vertical space
adjacent to the vertical mounting rails, the VPP's provides ideal patching
proximity to active equipment, minimizing patch cord runs and slack
congestion. Each VPP can slide forward from its mounting position providing
easy access to the rear of the VPP. This facilitates easy insertion and
removal of copper and fiber outlets, preterminated trunking cables or plug and
play fiber assemblies.
To add flexibility, a 6-U VPP option is available for mounting up to
twelve 1 RMS or four 3RMS horizontal patch panels or fiber enclosures.
Vertical 4-inch cable management fingers can be mounted alongside each VPP to
facilitate routing of copper patch cords or fiber jumpers between patching
fields as well as in cabinet-to-cabinet connections. Recessed corner posts
provide unimpeded cabling access across the entire front and rear of multiple
bayed units.
Siemon's VersaPOD combines zero U vertical patching with 45U of highly
configurable horizontal rack mount spaces. Each cabinet is constructed using
a welded cold-rolled steel frame with industrial black finish and measures
760mm (30") wide by 1000mm (39.4") deep. An open floor design and multiple
roof entry points allow flexible routing of horizontal and backbone cable.
VersaPOD Data Center Solution's innovative design offers full
accessibility from the front and rear of each bayed unit. Dual hinged front
doors open from both the left and right and are easily removed. Split rear
doors offer an innovative quad hinge design, allowing each split door to be
independently opened in either direction or removed. All doors and side panels
are lockable to prevent unauthorized access to critical equipment connections.
With energy costs continuing to rise, Siemon's VersaPOD system was
designed to help maximize data center thermal management efficiency.
Perforated front and rear doors offer over 70% airflow. In situations where
cabinet-to-cabinet isolation is desired, optional cable trays minimizes
airflow between bayed cabinets while providing cable routing and slack
management of horizontal or backbone cables terminated behind the VPPs. Each
VersaPOD unit includes provisions for roof mounted cooling fans and additional
accessories to promote hot aisle/cold aisle isolation, such as brush guards
and grommets for cable access points.
"From the start the VersaPOD was designed as an integrated data center
enclosure system, not just a cabinet," explained Mike Boisseau, Product
Manager. "Features like the zero U vertical patch panels, vertical cable
management channels and many accessibility options were designed to work
seamlessly together. Our goal was to solve the most critical data center needs
in a single, integrated, aesthetically pleasing and scalable solution.
Siemon's VersaPOD Data Center Solution has achieved this goal."
For more information in Siemon's VersaPOD, as well as other Siemon network
cabling and connectivity innovations, visit http://www.siemon.com/versapod.
About Siemon
Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the
manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling
solutions. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, with global offices,
manufacturing and service partners throughout the world, Siemon offers the
most comprehensive suite of copper (unshielded and shielded twisted-pair)
category 5e, category 6 (Class E), category 6A (Class EA) and category 7/7A
(Class F/FA), and multimode and singlemode optical fiber cabling systems
available. With over 400 active patents specific to structured cabling, from
patch cords to patch panels, Siemon Labs invests heavily in R&D and
development of industry standards, underlining the company's long-term
commitment to its customers and the industry.
SOURCE Siemon
Brian Duval, MarCom Manager of Siemon, +1-860-945-4380,
brian_duval@siemon.com
