The Data Center Frontier Show Innovating the Future: Next-Generation Data Centers
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Feb 18, 2025 Alan Farrimond, Vice President of Data Center Solutions at Wesco, is a sustainability expert, while Andrew Jimenez, Senior Director of Technical Sales at Wesco, specializes in advanced cooling technologies. They dive into the urgent need for next-generation data centers driven by high-performance computing and AI. The duo discusses how software-defined technologies enhance operational efficiency and tackle workforce challenges. They also explore innovative cooling solutions, energy strategies, and the paramount importance of sustainability in future data center designs.
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Next-Gen Data Center Challenges
- Next-gen data centers face escalating demands from AI, HPC, and cloud computing, requiring innovative solutions.
- Traditional data center designs struggle with the higher power densities and interconnect speeds of these workloads.
Design Considerations for Next-Gen Data Centers
- Next-generation data centers require careful consideration of location, power delivery, and cooling strategies.
- CPU and GPU design significantly impact rack environments, potentially eliminating raised floors and requiring top-down service delivery.
Strategies for Next-Gen Data Centers
- Adopt the correct migration strategy to handle rapid innovation in chip technology.
- Implement a hybrid energy strategy, considering renewables, on-premise nuclear, natural gas microgrids, and hydrogen fuel cells.