Rittal LCP cooling system

The liquid cooling packages (LCP) platform of the ‘Blue E’ generation is made up of four different climate control systems: the LCP, the LCP Inline, the LCP T3+ and the LCP LWWT.

They all share a common architecture and interchangeable components.

The LCP models offer an extended power range, from 10 to 60 kW. They can be scaled in steps from 10 to 20 or to 30 kW or from 40 to 50 or to 60 kW. This is a benefit if heat losses in the enclosure rise, for example, due to additional servers.

With the LCP platform of the Blue E generation, despite the standardised construction, different user requirements can be met.

Consumers of high levels of computing power generally cause high power losses. These are met by the rack-based LCP, which offers 30 to 60 kW.

The LCP Inline cools all the rows of racks by blowing cold air to the front in the partitioned cold aisle. It is available with an output of 30 to 60 kW.

THe LCP T3+ has a similar construction to the LCP. It ensures higher fail-safe rates, as the cooling water and electrical supply are a redundant design.

The LCP LWWT has an output of 20 kW with no fans. The energy-saving version of the LCP Next Generation has a passive air-water heat exchanger in the rear door of the server enclosure.

The LCP DX (direct expansion, direct evaporation) is suitable for smaller applications where space is limited. It uses a refrigerant instead of water and can be installed quickly.