Schneider Electric has launched its new solutions for AI-optimized data centers. These innovations address the energy and sustainability challenges that arise with the growing demand for artificial intelligence systems.
The first release includes a new reference design for data centers, created in collaboration with NVIDIA. This design supports high-density liquid-cooled AI clusters, reaching up to 132 kW per rack. It is optimized for NVIDIA’s GB200 NVL72 and Blackwell chips, facilitating planning and deployment with tested and validated architectures, and addressing the challenges of large-scale liquid cooling.
Additionally, Schneider Electric has introduced the Galaxy VXL, a compact, high-density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed for data centers and large-scale electrical workloads. This UPS offers 52% space savings compared to the industry average and a power density of up to 1042 kW/m². It is modular and scalable, with a capacity of 1.25 MW, providing efficient energy in a small space.
These innovations are part of Schneider Electric’s comprehensive solutions for AI-enabled data centers, focusing on three key areas: energy strategy for the AI era, advanced infrastructure deployment and sustainability consulting. The goal is to help data center owners and operators implement high-density, energy-efficient infrastructure in a sustainable manner.
“The energy and environmental impact of AI is growing at an unprecedented rate, and it is essential that we bend the energy curve downward by finding new ways to decarbonize data centers and digital infrastructures. At Schneider Electric, we are committed to pushing boundaries, setting new standards and shaping the future of AI, while protecting the environment. This requires a strategic approach from network to chip to chiller and beyond,” said Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President, Data Centers & Networks at Schneider Electric.
Collaboration with NVIDIA
In collaboration with NVIDIA, Schneider Electric has developed a data center reference design that supports liquid-cooled AI clusters, addressing the specific challenges of their implementation in various data center environments. This design includes options for direct-to-chip liquid cooling and coolant distribution units, ensuring efficient and sustainable operation.
The design is customized using Schneider Electric software tools, such as Ecodial and EcoStruxure IT Design CFD, to meet the specific requirements of AI workloads, promoting sustainable and efficient infrastructures.
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, said the collaboration with Schneider Electric allows customers to build technological advances on a stable and resilient infrastructure, creating AI data centers optimized for accelerated computing.
Comprehensive AI solutions for data centers
Schneider Electric’s comprehensive solutions for data centers include energy strategies for the AI era, advanced infrastructure solutions and sustainability consulting. These solutions help companies secure renewable energy, optimize on-site power generation, and exceed their decarbonization goals.
Schneider Electric is also promoting a science-based approach to reducing energy consumption, integrating data center infrastructure with AI-powered applications to mitigate energy footprint and using AI as a tool for broader decarbonization efforts.
