APC by Schneider Electric ACSC100 InRow SC Airflow Cooling System

The ACSC100 InRow SC Airflow Cooling System from APC by Schneider Electric is a compact, high-efficiency cooling solution designed to protect equipment and maximize reliability in data centers and server rooms. By placing cooling in the row and actively adjusting capacity, it maintains precise server inlet temperatures, minimizes hotspots, and helps you meet your cooling targets with less energy waste. This unit features a microprocessor controller that provides clear visibility into operation and health, so you can manage cooling proactively rather than reactively. With its clever, user-focused design, installation is fast and accessible to nearly anyone, making it an ideal upgrade for growing racks, dense deployments, and retrofit environments.

• Active inlet temperature management: The ACSC100 continuously monitors server intake temperatures and dynamically adjusts cooling output to maintain optimal conditions, helping protect critical equipment from thermal stress and reducing the risk of hotspots.
• Microprocessor-based controller with health visibility: Centralized control and real-time diagnostics give you clear insight into performance, sensor readings, and system health, enabling proactive maintenance and easier troubleshooting.
• Easy installation for almost anyone: Engineered for fast, straightforward mounting in standard 19-inch racks, the ACSC100 minimizes downtime and lets IT staff deploy precise cooling without specialized tools or extensive downtime.
• Efficient, precise airflow management: By delivering targeted cooling exactly where it’s needed, this InRow SC unit helps lower energy consumption and improve overall data center efficiency, contributing to lower PUE and operating costs.
• Seamless integration with APC monitoring tools: The unit is designed to work with APC’s management software and dashboards, enabling centralized monitoring, alerting, and reporting across your cooling infrastructure.

Technical Details of ACSC100 InRow SC Airflow Cooling System

• Cooling method: InRow SC airflow cooling system that places cooling in the rack row to address server intake temperatures directly.
• Control and sensing: Microprocessor-based controller with temperature and airflow sensors, plus system health monitoring for quick diagnostics.
• Installation design: Compact, rack-mountable unit built for rapid installation in standard 19-inch racks with minimal disruption.
• Monitoring capabilities: Real-time status, sensor data, and health indicators to support proactive maintenance and centralized visibility.
• Software compatibility: Integrates with APC cooling management and monitoring tools for centralized control and reporting.

How to install ACSC100 InRow SC Airflow Cooling System

• Plan and prepare: Confirm rack compatibility and clearances for proper airflow and service access. Ensure you have the necessary mounting brackets and power connections per the installation guide.
• Mount the unit: Install the ACSC100 in the designated rack row, securing it with standard 19-inch rack hardware. Position the unit to optimize intake and exhaust paths and minimize obstructions to airflow.
• Connect power and sensors: Wire the unit to an appropriate power source and connect any required sensors or network interfaces as specified in the manual. Ensure all connections are secure before powering on.
• Configure the controller: Power up the unit and access the microprocessor controller interface. Set temperature setpoints for inlet temperatures based on your server requirements and data center policy. Enable/disable monitoring features as needed.
• Verify operation and health: Run a system check to verify proper cooling response, sensor readings, and alarm functioning. Validate that inlet temperatures stay within target ranges under typical load conditions and adjust setpoints if necessary.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the ACSC100 InRow SC Airflow Cooling System? It is an InRow cooling solution from APC by Schneider Electric that monitors and actively adjusts cooling to maintain proper server inlet temperatures, helping to prevent hotspots and improve data center efficiency.
• What benefits does it offer? The ACSC100 provides precise cooling where it’s needed, real-time visibility into unit health, fast and easy installation, energy-efficient operation, and seamless integration with APC monitoring tools for centralized management.
• How does installation work? Designed for standard 19-inch racks, the unit is intended for quick mounting with minimal downtime, followed by straightforward controller configuration and system validation.
• Can it be used in existing data centers? Yes. The ACSC100 is suitable for retrofits and new deployments, delivering targeted cooling in dense rack environments and helping to optimize cooling capacity without overprovisioning.
• How does it help with energy efficiency? By delivering precise, demand-driven cooling and reducing overcooling, the system lowers energy usage and contributes to a lower overall data center cooling load.