- Siemens and Rittal (Friedhelm Loh Group) formed a partnership to standardize power distribution for AI data centers.
- AI data centers already exceed 100 kW per rack, with power density projected to rise more than tenfold by 2030.
- The first solution consolidates power electronics into a separate in-rack power cabinet placed among server cabinets to supply racks directly.
- Plans include standardized low-voltage systems for modular/containerized data centers, operational and personnel safety solutions, and pilot customer projects in IEC-compliant markets.
Partnership overview
Siemens and Rittal (Friedhelm Loh Group) formed a strategic partnership to develop standardized power-distribution infrastructure for data centers, targeting markets that use IEC electrical codes and standards.
Drivers and scale
AI data centers already exceed 100 kW per rack and power density could increase more than tenfold by 2030, necessitating new architectures for power distribution, cooling and heat recovery.
Technical approach
Initial solutions centralize power electronics in a dedicated in-rack power cabinet colocated with server cabinets to supply racks directly; development also covers a standardized low-voltage distribution system for modular and containerized data centers and measures for operational and personnel safety.
Deployment and scope
First customer projects are being implemented, and the partners expect the collaboration's approaches to extend to other industries and applications over time.
