Siemens and nVent have announced a collaboration to develop a joint reference architecture for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, designed specifically to support NVIDIA AI infrastructure. The new modular blueprint aims to help operators deploy large-scale, liquid-cooled AI data centers more efficiently and sustainably.
The architecture targets the construction of 100 megawatt hyperscale AI data centers, capable of supporting systems such as the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with DGX GB200 units. It integrates Siemens’ industrial-grade electrical and automation systems with nVent’s liquid cooling technology, aligning with NVIDIA’s reference designs. The design is described as Tier III-capable, focusing on performance, scalability, and operational resilience.
Sara Zawoyski, president of nVent Systems Protection, said: “We have decades of expertise supporting customers’ next-generation computing infrastructure needs. This collaboration with Siemens underscores that commitment. The joint reference architecture will help data center managers deploy our cutting-edge cooling infrastructure to support the AI buildout.”
Ciaran Flanagan, Global Head of Data Center Solutions at Siemens, stated: “This reference architecture accelerates time-to-compute and maximizes tokens-per-watt, which is the measure of AI output per unit of energy. It’s a blueprint for scale: modular, fault-tolerant, and energy-efficient. Together with nVent and our broader ecosystem of partners, we’re connecting the dots across the value chain to drive innovation, interoperability, and sustainability, helping operators build future-ready data centers that unlock AI’s full potential.”
As demand grows for higher rack-level power densities and compute-intensive workloads in data centers worldwide, there is an increased need for modularity to ensure uptime and scalability. Reference architectures like this one provide a framework that enables rapid deployment and standardization while allowing room for further innovation by infrastructure providers.
Siemens brings experience in industrial electrical systems and intelligent infrastructure to the partnership. Its portfolio includes power distribution solutions from medium to low voltage levels as well as automation technologies and energy management software intended to support reliable operation in mission-critical environments. Siemens combines IoT-enabled hardware with cloud-driven software services aimed at helping operators manage the growing demands posed by AI-driven workloads.
nVent specializes in liquid cooling solutions for high-density computing environments. The company works closely with chip manufacturers and hyperscale service providers globally to deliver scalable cooling technologies suitable for current and future requirements.