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NorthC, one of Europe's leading providers of regional data centres, operates Swiss data centres in Münchenstein (Basel), Biel/Bienne (Bern) and Winterthur (Zurich). When a customer requested AI and HPC capacity, this meant NorthC had to quickly upgrade its existing low-density environment at its Münchenstein site near Basel.
By partnering with Legrand, NorthC managed to do so and now offers a scalable, energy-efficient, and reliable high-density infrastructure tailored to the demands of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Today, NorthC is an AI enabler that meets every challenge, especially in terms of power supply and cooling.
Key benefits at a glance!
Energy consumption
reduced by up to 80%
Improved power usage effectiveness (PUE) for sustainable operations
Use of existing infrastructure
– no costly rebuilds
Fast rollout and simple scale-up
THE PROJECT
Challenge
• Existing NorthC data centers were designed for low-density workloads
• New customer requirements: high-density racks (up to 40kW), advanced cooling, compliance with Swiss data laws, and sustainability
• Tight timeline: upgrade needed within 6 months
Response
A comprehensive infrastructure demonstrating the extensive know-how of the Group’s specialist brands:
• Keor MOD UPS systems (Legrand)
• Xtra-Compact XCP busbars (Zucchini)
• PX4 Intelligent rack PDUs (Raritan)
• IT cabinets (Minkels)
• Rear door cooling solutions (Usystems)
• Protection devices and electrical accessories (Legrand)
Outcome
• High performance meeting modern AI workloads’ demands, while maintaining operational efficiency and long-term scalability to support future AI development
• High energy efficiency and simplified maintenance
• Strengthening of national research capacity
THE CUSTOMER'S FEEDBACK
Discover how NorthC transformed its Münchenstein (Basel) site into a high-density, AI- and HPC-ready environment — in just six months.
Watch the full video featuring Wolfgang Voigt, Site Manager at NorthC, and Andreas Bätschmann from Legrand Data Center Solutions Switzerland sharing their insights on the project, the technology behind it, and the strong collaboration that made it a success.
Adopting the energy-efficient RDHx technology has been a game-changer for us. The fact that it enables high-density computing while reducing energy consumption makes it a compelling choice to meet AI and HPC requirements.
THE SOLUTION
Rear door heat exchangers
High-tech cooling directly on racks
ColdLogik rear door heat exchangers (RDHx) attach directly to the rear of a server rack. Hot air from the servers flows directly through the exchanger, where it is efficiently cooled by water. Water can absorb over 3,000 times more heat than air. The result? Huge energy savings, improved efficiency, and reliable performance – even under the most demanding AI and HPC workloads.
Using our ColdLogik rear door heat exchangers, we transformed an existing low-density environment into a high-density powerhouse — sustainable, reliable, and ready for AI.
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact us to get more information and to receive a personalized configuration quote! We're committed to providing the best possible service, and we'll work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.
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