The modular blueprint supporting Tier III can help data center operators deploy AI infrastructure more quickly, intelligently and sustainably
Combine industrial-grade electrical systems with innovative liquid cooling technology
Shorten deployment time and increase the computing potential per watt to a greater extent
Siemens and nVent are collaborating to develop a liquid cooling solution and power reference architecture specifically designed for ultra-large-scale AI loads.
Given the continuous increase in the power density of AI servers and the adoption of decentralized architectures, data center infrastructure must employ more intelligent adaptive systems to balance performance, efficiency, and scalability. To support the development of the new generation of digital infrastructure, Siemens and nVent have joined hands and complemented each other’s strengths to help data centers build the next generation of cooling technologies and power infrastructure, achieving global deployment and operational resilience.
The new joint architecture developed by Siemens and nVent aims to help customers build super-large AI computing centers with a total cabinet power of up to 100MW, capable of accommodating large-scale infrastructure that is compatible with liquid cooling, such as the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD equipped with the DGX GB200 system. This is a Tier III supported architecture that can integrate Siemens’ industrial-grade electrical and automation systems with NVIDIA’s DGX SuperPOD reference design and nVent liquid cooling technology.
Sara Zawoyski, president of nVent Systems Protection, pointed out: “We have accumulated decades of expertise and can well meet the demands of customers for the new generation of computing infrastructure.” This cooperation between us and Siemens fully embodies this commitment. The Joint Reference architecture will assist data center managers in deploying innovative cooling infrastructure to support the development of AI computing power.
Ciaran Flanagan, Global Director of Siemens Data Center Solutions, said: “This reference architecture will shorten the deployment time and increase the computing potential per watt to a greater extent – that is, the measurement standard of AI computing power output per unit of energy consumption.” This sketches out a blueprint for scale: modular, fault-tolerant and energy-efficient. We will join hands with nVent and a wide range of ecosystem partners to connect the value chain, promoting innovation, interoperability and sustainability, and helping operating enterprises build future-oriented data centers to fully unleash the huge potential of AI.
At present, data centers are confronted with various challenges, including the continuous increase in rack-level power density, the growing computing load, and the ever-growing demand for modularization to maintain the availability and scalability of equipment. This reference architecture will play a crucial role in helping data center operation enterprises achieve rapid deployment and interface standardization, and will also provide a fundamental framework for the innovation of infrastructure suppliers.
In the field of industrial-grade electrical systems and intelligent infrastructure, Siemens will apply its decades of accumulated professional knowledge and experience to the data center industry. Siemens’ comprehensive product portfolio, medium and low voltage power distribution solutions, as well as advanced automation and energy management software, help ensure the reliable, efficient and sustainable operation of critical facilities. By integrating iot hardware, AI applications, cloud-driven software and comprehensive digital services, Siemens empowers data center operators to accelerate transformation and expansion to meet the demanding infrastructure requirements of AI loads.
nVent is a significant driver and innovator in the field of liquid cooling, having achieved outstanding results in helping global cloud service providers address complex cooling challenges. nVent’s outstanding expert team leverages its extensive portfolio of technologies to assist data center managers in achieving their development goals. By collaborating with leading chip manufacturers, Oems and cloud computing industry giants, nVent offers reliable and scalable liquid cooling solutions to meet future high-density computing demands.
