Schneider Electric has unveiled advancements in its AI-ready data centre solutions, targeting the energy and sustainability challenges posed by the rising demand for AI systems.
Key announcements include a new data centre reference design co-developed with NVIDIA and the Galaxy VXL, a compact, high-density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) tailored for AI and large-scale workloads.
The reference design, optimised for NVIDIA’s GB200 NVL72 and Blackwell chips, supports liquid-cooled, high-density AI clusters of up to 132 kW per rack.
It offers validated architectures and advanced tools to streamline deployment, addressing the complexities of large-scale liquid cooling.
The Galaxy VXL UPS introduces significant space savings, providing up to 1.25 MW of modular power in a compact 1.2m² footprint, making it the most efficient solution in its class.
“The energy and environmental impact of AI is growing at unprecedented pace, and it’s paramount we bend the energy curve downward by finding new ways to decarbonise data centres and the digital infrastructure,” said Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President of Data Centres & Networks at Schneider Electric.
“[W]e are committed to pushing boundaries, setting new standards, and shaping the future of AI, whilst protecting the environment.”
In collaboration with NVIDIA, Schneider Electric’s reference design incorporates liquid-to-liquid Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) and direct-to-chip cooling, emphasising energy efficiency and sustainability for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centres.
The design also integrates Schneider Electric’s software tools, offering customised, energy-efficient solutions for high-density AI applications.
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, highlighted the partnership’s focus on building robust foundations for AI and accelerated computing, stating, “Together, we’re creating AI data centres that are purpose-built for accelerated computing, supporting complex architectures that are essential to deliver digital intelligence to every company and industry.”
The announcements align with Schneider Electric’s strategy to deliver end-to-end solutions focusing on energy strategy, advanced infrastructure, and sustainability consulting.
These initiatives aim to support data centre operators in meeting energy demands sustainably while deploying high-density AI infrastructure.
Schneider Electric’s Galaxy VXL UPS, a central element of this strategy, offers a scalable, modular design capable of handling up to 5 MW with parallel configurations, providing unmatched efficiency and compactness.
The company’s recent acquisition of a majority stake in Motivair Corporation further enhances its liquid cooling capabilities, addressing the thermal demands of high-density workloads.
For additional details on Schneider Electric’s new reference design, Galaxy VXL UPS, and comprehensive AI-ready solutions, visit the company’s website.
