Vertiv is adding a new compact, high-capacity double-stack design to its PowerBar Track busway portfolio. This is aimed at supporting the growing power demands of artificial intelligence workloads in hyperscale and colocation data centres.
As AI and high-performance computing applications increase rack-level power consumption, data centre operators are under pressure to deliver more power within the same physical footprint. The double-stack configuration is designed to address this shift by enabling higher-capacity distribution while optimising valuable white space.
The system supports configurations of up to 2000A under UL 857 and up to 2500A under IEC 61439-6 standards, with variants available in both copper and aluminium conductors.
According to Vertiv, the open-track architecture enables continuous power delivery and live configuration changes without requiring system downtime. Operators can install or relocate tap-off boxes anywhere along the busway at the same time maintain active load distribution. Each connection point includes mechanical and electrical interlocks for safety, while optional integrated metering provides real-time visibility into power usage to support capacity planning and energy management.
“Power distribution must keep pace with the scale and density of modern AI and high-performance computing environments,” said Kyle Keeper, senior vice president of the power business unit at Vertiv. “As customers navigate increasing power demands and tighter space constraints, they need solutions that provide flexibility while delivering reliability in mission-critical environments.”
The launch comes as AI-driven workloads continue to reshape data centre architecture globally. Rack densities are increasing significantly, with operators investing in more compact, modular infrastructure capable of supporting accelerated computing environments.
Power efficiency and space optimisation are critical considerations for emerging markets, including parts of Africa where colocation capacity is expanding and hyperscale investments are growing. As local data centre ecosystems evolve to support cloud, fintech, and AI-driven services, scalable power distribution systems are becoming a foundational layer of digital infrastructure.
Vertiv said the PowerBar Track integrates with its broader end-to-end power ecosystem, including VertivPowerBoard switchgear, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, racks, and prefabricated infrastructure solutions such as Vertiv OneCore and Vertiv SmartRun. The product also forms part of Vertiv’s 360AI portfolio, which combines power distribution, protection, and management technologies designed to support next-generation AI-ready facilities.
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