Schneider Electric Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting 800 VDC Infrastructure for Next-Generation High-Density Rack Architectures

Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, reinforced its commitment to supporting the transition to 800 VDC power architectures, which are a critical requirement for new high-density rack systems being adopted in next-generation data centers.

As the industry moves toward higher power densities and greater efficiency, Schneider Electric is actively innovating to meet these needs through a comprehensive system-level approach that integrates power conversion, protection, and measurement. This approach ensures that electrical systems are not only efficient, but also safe, resilient, and ready to evolve.

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“The move to 800 VDC is a natural evolution as computing density increases, and Schneider Electric is committed to helping our customers make this transition safely and reliably,” said Jim Simonelli, CTO of Data Centers at Schneider Electric. “Our expertise lies in understanding the entire energy ecosystem, from network to server, and designing solutions that integrate seamlessly, operate predictably, and securely.”

New Sidecar supported by a systemic approach to energy innovation

Traditional 54-volt rack-mounted power distribution used in today’s data centers is designed for kilowatt-scale racks and cannot support the megawatt-scale racks that will soon arrive in modern AI factories, making scalable 800 VDC distribution systems with integrated energy storage essential.

Schneider Electric is collaborating with NVIDIA to develop an 800 VDC sidecar capable of powering racks up to 1.2 MW to support next-generation NVIDIA GPUs and future iterations of NVIDIA’s accelerated computing infrastructure.

The sidecar converts incoming AC power into 800V DC, enabling megawatt-scale rack power delivery safely, efficiently, and with minimal hardware and infrastructure costs. Additionally, the Schneider Electric sidecar:

  • Delivers industry-leading efficiency
  • Features of Modular Power Conversion Shelves
  • Is equipped with modular energy storage for short-term backup and load smoothing
  • Can Live Swap improve security?

The sidecar builds on Schneider Electric’s system approach to energy innovation.

Rather than focusing solely on individual components, Schneider Electric takes a holistic view of the electrical infrastructure. By designing and optimizing systems as a whole, including conversion technologies, smart meters, and integrated protection mechanisms, Schneider Electric helps its customers achieve:

  • Predictable and validated performance
  • Simplified maintenance and scalability
  • Increased operational efficiency

This system-level innovation is essential to support high-density rack deployments that require tighter control of power supply and reliability.

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Built on decades of safety and reliability expertise

With a long-standing reputation for advancing energy reliability and security, Schneider Electric incorporates advanced modeling, simulation, and real-world laboratory testing to validate its solutions. This includes:

  • In-depth analysis of fault currents and electric arcs
  • Certified test environments to ensure performance in real-world conditions
  • Live Swap power capabilities, allowing safe maintenance without disrupting operations

These capabilities ensure that customers can confidently deploy 800 VDC systems that meet the highest standards of operational security and resilience.

Supporting the industry

As a member of the NVIDIA ecosystem, Schneider Electric is part of the broader industry transition to next-generation architectures that require improved electrical infrastructure.

“Scalable power architectures are the foundation for next-generation AI infrastructure that maximizes both performance and efficiency,” said Dion Harris, senior director of HPC, Cloud, and AI GTM Infrastructure Solutions at NVIDIA. “NVIDIA and Schneider Electric are building on our long-standing partnership to design and deliver advanced power architectures for 800 VDC systems that will run AI applications that will shape the industrial AI revolution.”

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Source – businesswire

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