Blue DC X | Smart Building
Blue DC X | Smart Building combines the data centre with intelligent building services. The concept supports scalable projects from 24 IT racks to large facilities with a planned connection capacity of up to 60 MW. Actual capacity, expansion phases and supply infrastructure are planned for each project.
Plan efficiency and availability together
The Blue DC approach can be applied to larger data centres for colocation, high-performance computing and AI applications. Cooling, power supply, building services and operations are brought together in one coordinated concept.
We define redundancy and availability targets around your requirements. Cooling design considers IT load, location and operating conditions. PUE targets are agreed with defined measurement boundaries and a specific load profile, then checked during operation.
On-site generation, energy storage and heat reuse can complement the concept. Their contribution to supply and project-specific CO2e emissions depends on the design, energy procurement, assessment boundaries and local opportunities for use.
Monitoring and management support the supervision of energy and operational data. Access protection, fire protection and organisational measures are aligned with the relevant protection objectives.
Applicable legal and standards-based requirements are clarified during planning. Evidence relates to the agreed site, specific design and assessed scope.
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 X does not itself establish that a facility or its operation is climate-neutral. For Blue DC X, we assess the building, IT capacity, power supply and heat users as a coordinated system.
Explore data centre planning →Technology working together.
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
Blue DC cooling technology, designed around 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
Blue DC cooling technology, designed around 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 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