At 250 kW to 2 MW, the MaxiMod covers the range in which many companies find their actual requirement: considerably more than a handful of racks, but far from the scale of a data center campus. It is precisely in this range that a conventional server room fit-out becomes uneconomical, because cooling capacity and connected load exceed what the existing building can support.
Unlike the SmartMod, the MaxiMod is not an off-the-shelf standard system but is configured for each project. Cooling concept, redundancy level, power distribution and rack layout are designed around the actual load density – in this power class that is not a luxury but the precondition for efficient operation.
For workloads with high power density, such as those arising in GPU-based applications, the cooling design is the critical point. One rack at 40 kW behaves thermally in a completely different way from four racks at 10 kW each – even though the total is identical.
Where the MaxiMod is the right choice
- When the server room reaches its limit In this power class, a fit-out within the existing building usually fails on cooling capacity, connected load or structural loading – not on floor space.
- With high power density per rack Cooling is designed around the actual density rather than an average figure. For GPU and HPC workloads, that is the decisive point.
- When the configuration has to fit Redundancy level, cooling concept and power distribution are defined per project rather than picked from a catalog.
- As an interim step before a major build The MaxiMod bridges the time until a planned new building, without you having to commit today to its final sizing.
Key technical data
| IT capacity | 250 kW – 2 MW |
|---|---|
| Construction | Modular design, configured for each project |
| Cooling | Designed around the load density, available redundantly |
| Power supply | UPS, distribution and backup generator as required |
| Fire protection | Early fire detection with suppression system |
| Security | Access control, remote monitoring via Smart Control |
| Network connection | Fiber, 5G or LTE |
| Availability | Manufactured to order |
| Available as | Rental or purchase |
Standard equipment
These components are part of every system – all you provide is the footprint, a power connection and network access.
- Redundant precision cooling with environmentally friendly refrigerants
- Uninterruptible power supply (UPS), with a backup generator on request
- Early fire detection and suppression system
- Access control and remote monitoring via Smart Control
- Network connection via fiber, 5G or LTE
- Optional: server racks, cabling, PDUs and complete IT hardware
Typical deployment scenarios
- Consolidating several server rooms that have grown up separately at one site
- Computing capacity for simulation, analysis and AI workloads
- Additional capacity while a new building is being planned or constructed
- Sites where the grid connection is being upgraded and the interval has to be bridged
- Data center operation at banks, insurers and telecommunications providers
Why load density matters more than total capacity
When sizing a system of this scale, what counts is not the sum of the kilowatts but how they are distributed. Two installations with identical total capacity can call for completely different cooling concepts, depending on whether the load is spread evenly across many racks or concentrated in a few high-density ones.
Concentrated load creates local hotspots that can no longer be managed with room cooling alone. What is needed then is directed airflow, consistent cold/hot aisle separation and, where appropriate, cooling close to the rack. That is why our first conversation covers not only total capacity but its distribution across the racks.
Discuss a MaxiMod configuration
For a reliable quote we need the IT load, its distribution across the racks, the redundancy level you want and the site conditions. We will clarify the rest in conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How does the MaxiMod differ from the SmartMod?
In power range and in the degree of customization. The SmartMod is a standard system for 3 kW to 1 MW and is available now. The MaxiMod covers 250 kW to 2 MW and is configured per project – cooling concept, redundancy and power distribution are designed around your load density.
Is the MaxiMod suitable for GPU and AI workloads?
Yes, provided the cooling is designed around the actual load density. High-density racks create local hotspots that call for directed airflow and consistent cold/hot aisle separation. That is exactly why we record how the load is distributed across the racks during configuration, not just the total capacity.
How long does delivery take?
Because the MaxiMod is manufactured to order, the lead time is longer than for a standard system that is available now. We state the specific date with the quote, once capacity, redundancy level and site conditions are settled.
Can a MaxiMod be expanded later on?
Yes. Additional capacity is added through further modules. If demand is set to grow beyond 2 MW, the MegaMod is the appropriate build stage – it is designed for staged expansion from the outset.
Is the MaxiMod also available to rent?
Yes, both models are possible. Where the requirement is foreseeably under about two years, renting is usually more economical, because no capital is tied up and maintenance, service and 24/7 support are included. For a permanent requirement, buying can work out cheaper.