Physics-Based Data Center Design Software
Cadence Reality DC Design
Design the next generation of data centers — inside and out — with physics-based simulation powered by computational fluid dynamics (CFD). From conceptual prototyping through detailed engineering, build digital-twin models that maximise resilience, capacity, and cooling efficiency.
Overview
Fast, Accurate Digital-Twin Models — Before You Build
Reality DC Design enables the creation of fast and accurate data-center digital-twin models — virtual representations of existing or future facilities. Explore multiple design configurations and failure scenarios to fine-tune the approach to new builds or reimagine legacy environments.
By working in a virtual environment to maximise resilience, physical capacity, and cooling efficiency, companies can reduce costs and minimise failures while pursuing sustainability goals.
Capabilities
Design the Whole Data Center, Not Just the Layout
Sustainability Analytics
Prioritise sustainable design with carbon-usage analytics and energy-efficiency reports — align decisions with ESG goals from day one.
Power-Network Modelling
Model the power network to show RPP and PDU schedules, breaker overloads, phase balance, and other power realities of the facility.
Modern Control Systems
Model any modern control system using temperature, pressure, humidity, or velocity sensors — accurate behaviour, not idealised assumptions.
Photorealistic Output
Export photorealistic images and movies (GIF, MP4, and other formats) to demonstrate design performance to stakeholders.
Smart Items & Automation
Streamline modelling and reporting with smart items, solver automation, and single-click reports.
Flow-Network Modelling
Simulate chilled water distribution, liquid cooling, or ducted air using the inbuilt flow network — full picture of fluid behaviour.
Configurations
Choose the Right Software Configuration
Three tiers scale to your data-center complexity and team needs.
Entry-level
Essential
For conceptual data center design — best for designers working on less complex models with conceptual design data.
- Cabinet-level data center modelling
- 8-core solving capability
- Conceptual-stage design data
- CFD simulation foundation
For complex builds
Advanced
For advanced users modelling complex data center environments to the cabinet and IT level. Simulates both internal data center space and external environment.
- 32-core solving capability
- Cabinet- and IT-level modelling
- Time-based simulations
- 3D CAD integration
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Internal + external environment
Chip to chiller
Pro
Fully comprehensive suite — best-in-class for simulating the complete data center ecosystem from chip to chiller.
- All Advanced features included
- 32-core solving capability
- Power-flow modelling
- Data-network modelling
- Weight modelling capability
- Task automation (solving, reporting)
- Tool integration + data imports
What You Can Simulate
From Cabinet to Chiller
Airflow
Liquid Cooling
Temperature
Power Loads
IT Placement
Failure Scenarios
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Works Well With
Reality DC Asset Twin
Comprehensive asset management for IT deployment, capacity, and layout — natural companion once the data center is operational.
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Reality DC Digital Twin
CFD-calibrated virtual replica with everything in Asset Twin plus CFD solving for live operational analysis.
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Celsius Studio
The thermal multiphysics platform for chip / package / board / enclosure — pairs with Reality DC at the facility level.
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Get Started
Design Data Centers That Are Right the First Time
Talk to Craftronics about Reality DC Design — Essential, Advanced, or Pro — and which configuration fits your team.