Custom Configurations

Built to fit. Priced to win.
2–4 week lead time.

For years, the industry has been trained on the notion of standard, off-the-shelf hardware being the fastest and cheapest way to expand capacity. No more. RackRenew brings custom server and rack configurations at the same reduced cost as commercial off-the-shelf, with very short lead times.

  • Custom server and storage solutions provide maximum flexibility
  • Hardware optimized for specific workloads and use-cases
  • Deploy servers or racks in days, not months

  • Proven hyperscale-grade, OCP-compliant technology

40–70%

Cost reduction vs. new hardware

2–4 wk

vs. 12–24 weeks for new hardware

0 kg

Near zero embedded carbon per server

The global leader in remanufactured OCP equipment

Why RackRenew Custom configurations?

Every custom configuration starts from hyperscale-proven OCP hardware, then gets built specifically for your workload. Deep operational expertise delivers infrastructure optimized for your use case, not a standard shelf configuration repurposed to fit.

Lower cost without compromise

Custom does not have to mean expensive. Hardware sourced directly from hyperscale decommissions via Sims Lifecycle Services eliminates the reseller chain. Bespoke configurations match or beat commercial off-the-shelf alternatives.

Designed for demanding workloads

Standard configurations are a compromise by definition. Custom builds let you specify the exact combination of compute, memory, networking, and storage your workload actually requires, without waste where it does not.

Enterprise grade and fully validated

Every custom configuration goes through the same rigorous remanufacturing process: full hardware diagnostics, component-level testing, firmware updates, and thermal validation. Backed by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and R2v3 certifications.

Near zero embodied carbon

Building custom configurations from remanufactured OCP hardware nearly eliminates embedded manufacturing carbon entirely. Every bespoke rack deployed is a rack that did not need to be built from scratch.

Performance Optimization

Hardware optimized for your specific workload

Custom server configurations enable data centers to select hardware components: CPUs, GPUs, RAM, networking and storage. Specifically optimized for their workloads. By tailoring servers to specific workloads, organizations create more efficient, scalable, and reliable IT infrastructure.

  • Custom server and storage solutions provide maximum flexibility with configurations from single nodes to fully populated racks
  • Hardware optimized for specific workloads and use-cases, not a generic SKU repurposed
  • Deploy servers or racks in days, not months, while new server procurement typically takes 12–24 weeks
  • Proven hyperscale-grade, OCP-compliant technology originally engineered for hyperscale data centers

HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING

Custom configurations with high-core-count CPUs and fast NVMe storage to handle complex simulations, mathematical modelling, and computational fluid dynamics.

VIRTUALIZATION

Servers configured with additional RAM and high-speed SSDs to support multiple virtual machines efficiently, supporting Proxmox, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and KVM.

AI AND MACHINE LEARNING

Custom CPU and GPU configurations to accelerate training and inference tasks, including GPU-ready OCP systems for cost-effective tokens per dollar.

Explore AI configurations →

Industry specific solutions

Typical use cases

RackRenew custom infrastructure performs best for the following use cases.

Enterprise IT

Enterprise-class hardware designed to enable the business in the most reliable, competitive and economical way. Uninterrupted availability and the highest level of security are critical deliverables.

  • General Enterprise IT applications
  • ERP & CRM management systems
  • Database management
  • Warm fail-over systems

Cloud & Virtualization

Physical hardware partitioned into multiple virtual environments, delivering computing resources efficiently. Custom configurations enable full private cloud build-out without vendor lock-in.

  • Cloud Service Providers
  • Kubernetes / Containerized Workloads
  • IT Hosting services

Cost-Effective HPC

Cost-effective High-Performance Computing achieved by replacing expensive supercomputers with clusters of commodity hardware, leveraging OCP-inspired open standards for on-demand scalability.

  • Scientific Research
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Content Delivery Networks

Geographically distributed networks of servers to cache, process and deliver data close to end-users. RackRenew’s global fulfillment via Sims Lifecycle Services across Americas, EMEA, and APAC supports multi-region CDN deployments.

  • Distributed Server Networks
  • Edge Computing
  • Security solutions
Available products

Custom configuration examples

For many use-cases a balanced configuration provides the ideal starting point. Compute, networking and storage designed to operate efficiently with expansion headroom for future needs. These are reference configurations. Every deployment is built to your exact specification.

GOLD CONFIGURATION

Balance Gold

Full-rack balanced configuration for demanding enterprise and cloud workloads.

  • Rack: Single ORv2 rack, 2 Power shelves
  • Compute nodes: 21 compute + 4 fast storage + 2 storage
  • CPU cores: 840 Cores (Intel Skylake class)
  • RAM: 8 TB DDR4 PC-4 ECC
  • SAS Storage: 1.4 PB
  • NVMe Storage: 920 TB
Request Gold configuration

SILVER CONFIGURATION

Balance Silver

Half-rack entry point, same architecture, right-sized for smaller deployments.

  • Rack: Single ORv2 rack, 1 Power shelf
  • Compute nodes: 9 compute + 4 fast storage + 1 storage
  • CPU cores: 360 Cores (Intel Skylake class)
  • RAM: 3.4 TB DDR4 PC-4 ECC
  • SAS Storage: 740 TB
  • NVMe Storage: 240 TB
Request Silver configuration

Looking for standard server platforms? Compute (Leopard V2, Tioga Pass, Yosemite)  ·  Storage (Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon)  ·  AI Configurations

Certified partner solutions

Cloud & orchestration integration

RackRenew custom configurations come pre-validated for leading orchestration platforms. Deploy Kubernetes or Google Cloud Anthos on certified OCP hardware, production-ready from day one.

Anthos Deployment

Direct integration into Google Cloud

Google Anthos manages applications across multiple cloud environments, including on-premises and Google Cloud. RackRenew can offer turnkey hardware to enable Anthos capabilities, giving you the control of bare metal with the flexibility of Google Cloud.

Explore partner solutions →

Local Kubernetes Deployment

On-premises orchestration, ready to deploy

Harvester is an open-source hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution built on Kubernetes. RackRenew custom configurations are fully validated for Harvester and Rancher deployments, enabling private cloud and on-premises Kubernetes without vendor lock-in.

OCP Partnership overview →

Also validated for: VMware ESXi · Proxmox VE · Microsoft Hyper-V · KVM/QEMU · MAAS · Foreman · Ironic · RKE2 · K3s   See all solutions →

Real-world proof

Turning data center waste heat into urban value

A2A, one of Italy’s largest utility companies, set out to launch a new data center at its Lamarmora plant. Qarnot deployed liquid-cooled pods running RackRenew’s remanufactured OCP servers, capturing thermal energy at up to 65°C and feeding it directly into Brescia’s district heating grid for 200,000 residents.

“This first deployment in Italy is a strategic milestone for Qarnot. Made possible through our collaboration with A2A and RackRenew, it gives us the opportunity to address the Italian market’s growing needs for sovereign, energy-efficient cloud computing.”

Paul Benoit
CEO and Co-founder, Qarnot

In partnership with: Qarnot · A2A · Sims Lifecycle Services

1,350

Apartments supplied with recovered heat

3,500 t

CO₂ emissions avoided annually

65°C

Thermal energy recovered from liquid-cooled OCP servers

16 GWh

Annual thermal production target. Qarnot phase 2

Lead time and availability

From scoping your project to receiving a fully built rack, in weeks not months

Rapid Deployment

Standard custom configurations ship within 2–4 weeks from order confirmation. Custom builds and large-volume orders follow a project timeline agreed during scoping. Traditional vendors typically take 12–24 weeks.

Global Availability

With Sims Lifecycle Services facilities across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, RackRenew maintains inventory and fulfillment capabilities to support custom deployments worldwide, from a single rack to thousands of servers.

Deployment Support

Our solutions team supports you from initial scoping through delivery, including workload analysis, configuration design, logistics coordination, and integration guidance for a smooth rollout.

QUALITY & COMPLIANCE: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · R2v3 · OCP Solution Provider · ISO 27001 · AS/NZS 4801 · OpenBMC · ORv2 Compliant

Tell us what your workload needs

Whether You Need a Balanced Rack, an HPC Cluster, or a Kubernetes Environment: RackRenew Builds to Your Spec

Whether you need a balanced compute and storage rack, an HPC-optimized cluster, or a fully configured Kubernetes environment, RackRenew builds to your specification at a cost and lead time that makes the project viable.