Corning Configured Racks (CCR) for AI Hyperscale | Corning

Preassembly Service – a Game Changer for Data Center Projects

Preassembly Service – a Game Changer for Data Center Projects

Our Corning Configured Racks (CCR), part of our customized GlassWorks AI™ Solutions Portfolio, are designed for large-scale, data center projects, offering a streamlined and repeatable approach to deployment.

Each rack is meticulously planned to align with your infrastructure and future scalability needs. Delivered on schedule and ready for final setup, the installation process requires just two technicians and basic tools, simplifying coordination and improving safety by reducing tasks like overhead work.

While final steps such as connecting assemblies or splicing cables are still needed, this streamlined approach accelerates deployment, reduces complexity, and enhances safety.

The result: increased flexibility to adapt to evolving construction timelines.

CCR also helps to reduce packaging waste (up to 50 % per rack) and CO₂ emissions (up to 500 kg per truckload), while ensuring consistent quality from planning through to commissioning.

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Key Benefits of an Optimized Deployment from Start to Finish
Effortless Ordering
Building a data center at scale involves hundreds of components, multiple vendors, and often unpredictable delivery schedules. Let’s simplify the entire process: each rack arrives with a single part number – fully assembled, fully equipped, and ”ready to roll”. Delivered just-in-time, Configured Racks streamline planning, reduce coordination effort, and help ensure that every deployment phase runs smoothly.
Uncompromising Quality
Customers benefit from Corning’s decades of fiber expertise in planning and future-ready design – at no extra cost. Each Configured Rack is assembled and preloaded in a controlled factory environment by skilled technicians using high-precision tools. The result: maximum compatibility, repeatable high quality, and dependable performance delivered straight to your site. 
Rapid Installation
Approximately 10–15 minutes: a team of two to install a single Configured Rack. Utilizing pre-terminated trunks, harnesses, and patch cords further reduce time-consuming on-site splicing. Fewer deliveries, less packaging, and minimal storage finally make installation faster, safer, and more predictable – even in fast-paced or space-constrained build environments. 
Smart Savings
Configured Racks optimize resources at every stage — from design to deployment. Installation is up to 12 times faster, while the risks of errors, rework, and downtime are significantly reduced. No special fiber tools or trained technicians are required on-site, reducing labor costs and accelerating time to revenue — making large-scale fiber projects more economically viable. 
Improved Safety
Rack set up can be done by two technicians, reducing coordination challenges. No need to work at height, no need for heavy tools: Configured Racks minimize risks and simplify the setup process. The optimized layout lowers tipping risks and supports safer working conditions — especially in environments with limited skilled labor or tight deadlines.
Sustainable by Design 
As a reference: a truckload of 24 Configured Racks can reduce packaging waste by up to 500 kg and cut CO₂ emissions by as much as half a ton through more efficient logistics. With 95% renewable packaging materials, a thorough CO₂ analysis integrated into the development process, and a greener supply chain, this sustainable data center solution is designed to deliver both high performance and environmental responsibility.

The ordering process is simple and streamlined

The ordering process is simple and streamlined

  • Consultation & Planning: Our experts work with you to define your needs and determine the rack configuration.
  • Custom Configuration: These racks are built to accommodate a wide range of 19-inch hardware and housings, offering the flexibility and scalability required to meet your unique needs. They are fully compatible with our EDGE™ and EDGE8® components, along with other solutions in our portfolio.
  • Quotation & Ordering: A single part number per rack simplifies purchasing and tracking. The exact minimum quantity depends on specific configurations and project requirements.
  • Pre-Assembly & Testing: Racks are factory-assembled under controlled conditions and rigorously tested.
  • Delivery: Racks are shipped just-in-time, arriving pre-assembled and ready for quick installation.

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Sustainable Data Center Packaging Solutions

Sustainable Data Center Packaging Solutions

Discover how Corning Configured Racks reduce waste, CO₂ emissions, and speed up installations, promoting sustainability in data centers.

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Discover how Corning Configured Racks reduce waste, CO₂ emissions,...

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Discover how Corning Configured Racks reduce waste, CO₂ emissions, and speed up installations, promoting sustainability in data centers.

Corning Configured Rack (CCR) - FAQ

  • What is the Corning Configured Rack (CCR), and who can benefit from it?

    Corning Configured Racks are pre-assembled, ready-to-install data center network racks designed to simplify deployment, reduce installation time, and minimize errors. Each rack is pre-configured to your specifications, ensuring compatibility with fiber or copper-based infrastructure for plug-and-play setup with minimal on-site assembly.

    These racks are ideal for data centers seeking faster installations and reduced deployment times; enterprises and telecom providers needing scalable and future-ready IT infrastructure; system integrators wanting to minimize on-site labor and improve efficiency; and organizations aiming for repeatable, consistent solutions across multiple locations.

  • How customizable are the racks, and can they integrate with existing systems?

    Corning Configured Racks are highly customizable to fit your specific requirements ensuring seamless integration with your current infrastructure :

    • Rack Size & Layout: Choose the height, width, depth, and add doors, panels, or other accessories.
    • Fiber Cabling: Select single-mode or multimode fiber, with connectors like MPO/MTP, LC, or SC.
    • Security & Monitoring: Add EDGE™ and EDGE8® TAP modules for infrastructure protection and performance optimization.
  • How does the CCR service contribute to sustainability and long-term savings?

    Corning Configured Racks are designed with sustainability in mind:

    • Reduced Packaging Waste: Pre-assembled delivery reduces packaging by up to 50%, saving over 500 kg per truckload of 24 racks.
    • Lower CO₂ Emissions: Optimized logistics cut transport emissions by up to half a ton per delivery.
    • Use of Sustainable Materials: Renewable packaging materials and components minimize environmental impact.
    • Efficient Resource Usage: Faster installation and reduced rework optimize labor and materials, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint.

    In terms of savings, CCR solutions reduce installation time by up to 12 times, minimize storage and disposal costs, and ensure faster commissioning, allowing quicker return on investment (ROI).

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