Blue DC M | Smart Modular
Blue DC M | Smart Modular combines 2 to 24 IT racks per module with coordinated power, cooling and protection systems. Whether you need expansion, a new IT area or local AI, we align cooling, redundancy and operations with your requirements. The assessment scope and potential certifications are defined for the specific design.
Modular by design. Built around your operations.
Blue DC M brings data centre infrastructure together in modular units. It can be designed for outdoor installation or as a room-in-room system within an existing building. IT and plant modules are combined according to space requirements and planned expansion.
Manufacturing in Germany enables technical components to be integrated in advance. Delivery and commissioning dates are agreed according to the design, site and project schedule.
Planning brings together IT load, cooling, power supply and operations. We compare design options and document efficiency targets, the redundancy concept and underlying conditions. The result is a modular data centre aligned with your company’s actual requirements.
Climate-neutral data centres: boundaries and evidence
A low PUE alone does not demonstrate climate neutrality. Assessing a climate-neutral data centre requires a transparent greenhouse gas inventory with a defined reporting period and boundaries. Electricity procurement, refrigerants and the lifecycle stages included must be stated, alongside documented emission avoidance and reduction measures. Blue DC M does not itself establish that a facility or its operation is climate-neutral. For Blue DC M, we assess modular expansion, IT load, power supply and cooling integration at the site.
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Data Center Monitoring & Management
Analysis, monitoring and evaluation of alarm and energy data, monitoring of the environmental conditions in the micro data center and the surrounding area (room monitoring) with sensors for temperature, access, error messages and much more.
Electronic Access
Secure electronic access control (RFID) with logging and video function, biometrics and LAN interface for modular expansion.
Integrated cooling technology
Blue DC cooling technology, matched to IT load, location and opportunities for heat reuse.
Video Surveillance
Video surveillance with configurable recording. Unauthorised access can be traced and documented.
Highly Available Power Supply
Integrated redundant electrical sub-distribution according to EN 61439, UPS and emergency power supply according to ISO 22237, compact active redundant rack PDUs including energy management, evaluation function and monitoring.
Active Fire Protection Systems
Early fire detection and a project-specific suppression or fire-prevention concept. Component selection, approvals and evidence are defined for the specific design.
Data Center Monitoring & Management
Analysis, monitoring and evaluation of alarm and energy data, monitoring of the environmental conditions in the micro data center and the surrounding area (room monitoring) with sensors for temperature, access, error messages and much more.
Electronic Access
Secure electronic access control (RFID) with logging and video function, biometrics and LAN interface for modular expansion.
Integrated cooling technology
Blue DC cooling technology, matched to IT load, location and opportunities for heat reuse.
Video Surveillance
Video surveillance with configurable recording. Unauthorised access can be traced and documented.
Highly Available Power Supply
Integrated redundant electrical sub-distribution according to EN 61439, UPS and emergency power supply according to ISO 22237, compact active redundant rack PDUs including energy management, evaluation function and monitoring.
Active Fire Protection Systems
Early fire detection and a project-specific suppression or fire-prevention concept. Component selection, approvals and evidence are defined for the specific design.
Blue DC M | Smart Modular is particularly characterized by the following properties:
- Modular Data Center solution
- Integrated 19" rack systems
- PUE target agreed for the specific project
- Certification scope based on project requirements
- Cooling designed for the IT load and location
- Space-saving row cooling (on-row)
- Direct and indirect free cooling (free cooling)
- Separation of warm and cold zones
- Redundant UPS systems, sub-distributions and PDUs
- Redundant A/B supply
- Energy management systems according to ISO 50001
- DCIM with sensors for temperature, access and more
- Fire extinguishing and highly sensible smoke detection system
- Intrusion and access safety Resistance Class RC2 or RC3
- Water and humidity protection
- Fire resistant F90
- Dust and smoke proof
- Electromagnetic compatibility
| Blue DC E | Blue DC A | Blue DC M | Blue DC X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Product illustration |  |  | |  |
Product ID | BDCE1.47 – 6.282 | BDCA1.47 – 6.282 | BDCM2.94 – 24.1128 | BDCX24.1128 – 124.5828 |
RZ Class | Edge Data Center / Micro Data Center | AI data centre / Micro data centre | Module / Container Data Center | Data Center building |
IT racks | 1–6 | 1–6 | 2–24 | 24–124 |
Rack units (47 U per rack) | 47–282 | 47–282 | 94–1.128 | 1.128–5.828 |
Connected load | 6 kW – 70 kW | up to 900 kW¹ | 6 kW – 212 kW | 20 kW – 60 MW |
PUE design target² | < 1,13 | ≤ 1,20 | < 1,10 | ≤ 1,05 |
Availability class under DIN EN 50600 | 1–4 | 1–4 | 1–4 | 1–4 |
Protection classes under DIN EN 50600 | 1–4 | 1–4 | 1–4 | 1–4 |
Granularity level under DIN EN 50600 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 1–3 |
Emissions measurement and accounting | ||||
Load- and temperature-controlled cooling | ||||
Use of Waste Heat | ||||
DIN EN 50600 – certification support | ||||
ISO/IEC 27001 – ISMS support | ||||
KRITIS / NIS2 – project support | ||||
Blue Angel – certification support | ||||
Availability concept | ||||
Security concept | ||||
Redundancy concept | ||||
High Performance Computing (HPC) Capable | ||||
AI Optimization | ||||
Design and origin | ||||
Cooling concept | ||||
Professional Electrical Engineering | ||||
High-Availability Power Supply | ||||
Energy storage concept | ||||
Extensive Security Technology | ||||
Electromagnetic compatibility concept | ||||
Intrusion protection concept | ||||
Modern Access Control | ||||
Fire protection concept | ||||
Integration of renewable energy | ||||
Dynamic monitoring | ||||
Proactive Maintenance | ||||
Specialist Planning in Accordance with HOAI | ||||
24×7 Monitoring | ||||
24×7 User Helpdesk | ||||
Premium Support with SLA Recovery | ||||
| Warranty and maintenance | Warranty up to 5 yearsScope as offered. Maintenance and service can continue beyond this period under the agreed contract. | Warranty up to 5 yearsScope as offered. Maintenance and service can continue beyond this period under the agreed contract. | Warranty up to 5 yearsScope as offered. Maintenance and service can continue beyond this period under the agreed contract. | Warranty up to 5 yearsScope as offered. Maintenance and service can continue beyond this period under the agreed contract. |
Compare configuration options. The classes and levels are selectable configuration options: availability 1–4, protection classes 1–4 and measurement granularity 1–3. The chosen availability class requires consistent power, cooling and cabling design; protection classes are assigned to the relevant security zones. Selection is based on the risk assessment and agreed scope of supply. An availability class does not specify a fixed uptime percentage.
Check marks indicate available services and functions that can be integrated. Certification support covers planning and evidence preparation; certification is awarded by the competent independent body. Emissions measurement and accounting provide assessment data, not a blanket promise of CO₂ savings.
Product codes: BDC + model + number of racks.rack units. Example BDCA1.47: Blue DC A with one rack and 47 U. The listed series use 47 U per rack; 24 racks provide 1,128 U and 124 racks 5,828 U.
¹ Blue DC A: 1–6 racks with 30–120 kW of IT power per rack. The sizing example 6 × 120 kW × 1.25 gives a total supply requirement of 900 kW. The factor 1.25 is a sizing assumption, not a measured PUE value. Cooling, grid connection, reserves and redundancy require technical verification before implementation. Sizing and cooling design →
² PUE values are design targets. Actual performance depends on factors including utilisation, climate, cooling technology and measurement boundaries, and is determined during operation. The stated power and rack ranges do not guarantee that every maximum can be achieved simultaneously in a single configuration.
Blue DC A: functions and design in detail
- Use of Waste Heat
- Allow for heat extraction
- Availability concept
- Redundancy for critical functions
- Security concept
- Zones and controlled access
- Redundancy concept
- Multiple paths and component redundancy for the selected class
- High Performance Computing (HPC) Capable
- GPU clusters and high-speed networking
- AI Optimization
- Local models and knowledge integration
- Design and origin
- Designed by High Knowledge
- Cooling concept
- Direct-to-chip plus residual air cooling
- Professional Electrical Engineering
- Power distribution for GPU loads
- High-Availability Power Supply
- Plan UPS and backup power
- Energy storage concept
- Size the backup duration
- Extensive Security Technology
- Monitor access, fire and leaks
- Electromagnetic compatibility concept
- EMC-compliant installation
- Intrusion protection concept
- Protect the enclosure and access points
- Modern Access Control
- Role-based access rights
- Fire protection concept
- Fire compartments and early detection
- Integration of renewable energy
- Integration into the energy concept
- Dynamic monitoring
- Monitor IT, power and cooling
- Proactive Maintenance
- Maintenance and update plan
- Specialist Planning in Accordance with HOAI
- Multidisciplinary design
- 24x7 Monitoring
- Continuous monitoring as an operational option
- 24x7 User Helpdesk
- Helpdesk as a service option
- Premium Support with SLA Recovery
- Defined response and recovery targets