Vertiv™ Rack Extreme supports heavier, deeper IT equipment with expanded load ratings, flexible configurations and integrated cable management
COLUMBUS, Ohio [June 09, 2026] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the Vertiv™ Rack Extreme, a next-generation rack designed for the increasing demands of high-performance computing and AI applications. This future-ready rack platform supports deep and heavy IT equipment required for next-generation deployments.
Driven by increasing compute density, data center operators must accommodate IT equipment while supporting airflow, cable organization and installation flexibility. The Vertiv Rack Extreme is designed to help meet these evolving demands with higher load ratings, deeper configurations, integrated cable management and compatibility with power and thermal management systems used in data center environments.
"As computing requirements continue to intensify, customers need rack infrastructure designed not just for higher density, but for flexibility, strength, and ease of integration within complex data center environments," said Ramesh Menon, vice president of IT systems solutions at Vertiv. "The Vertiv Rack Extreme is engineered to address these requirements by providing a robust platform that supports IT deployments while simplifying installation and long-term scalability."
The Vertiv Rack Extreme has multiple size and configuration options, allowing organizations to align infrastructure with specific application requirements. Designed for rapid deployment, the cabinet ships fully assembled and integrates seamlessly with a broad ecosystem of compatible accessories, including overhead cable management and airflow optimization solutions, supporting simplified expansion as infrastructure demands grow.
With static and dynamic load ratings of up to 4,500 lbs. (2,045 kg), the Vertiv Rack Extreme supports higher‑density deployments than traditional racks, which typically have lower load limits when rolled than when stationary. By maintaining the same load capacity in both conditions, it delivers up to 2x higher dynamic capacity and up to 1.3x higher static capacity compared to conventional designs and enables operational flexibility through full-rated mobility. Its fully welded construction, integrated airflow and cable management—including a high open‑area mesh door and flexible rail systems—and standard features such as vertical cable bars and corner rPDU mounting bars streamline installation and ongoing management. Engineered shipping solutions, including shock‑absorbing pallets and multiuse ramps, help protect equipment and enable smoother on‑site deployment.
The platform is also designed for seamless integration with Vertiv’s broader portfolio, supporting a wide range of rack-mounted solutions including Vertiv™ uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, Vertiv™ rack PDUs, Vertiv™ thermal management solutions such as Vertiv™ CoolLoop RDHx rear door heat exchanger (rDHX) solutions and Vertiv™ CoolChip CDU coolant distribution units with liquid-to-chip manifolds, and Vertiv™ Avocent® KVM and serial console solutions—enabling a fully integrated, end-to-end infrastructure.
For more information about the Vertiv™ Rack Extreme or Vertiv’s full portfolio of rack, power, and thermal management solutions, visit Vertiv.com.
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
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