Cooling systems aren't the only thing that needs to change to enable 1 MW racks. Power supply systems are another critical component. Flex is currently working on 400 volt (V) direct current (DC) systems, and Butler said it's already eyeing 800V DC and even 1500V DC for the future.
The average power density of AI server racks has doubled to an average of 15-20 kW in the last few years and is expected to rise further to 40-50 kW by the end of 2027. Some AI data centres are exploring rack densities of 100kW or higher.
When Flex President Chris Butler started talking about the imminent reality of 1 megawatt (MW) racks in an interview this week, it sounded like an echo. That's because just two days before LiquidStack's Head of Strategy Angela Taylor mentioned the same thing. According to Butler, they're coming soon.
The new liquid-cooled version, first tested in September, could support up to 700kW. Capacities above 700kW might be possible through increased busbar depths and additional coldplates. Version 4 of the HPR rack will utilize 400V DC power and will aim to support rack densities up to 800kW with plans to expand to 1MW in the future.
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