Flex Delivers Advanced Power Management for Next-Generation NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
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Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) has unveiled a new power shelf system designed for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform at OCP APAC. The system delivers up to 33 kW per shelf with 97.5% peak efficiency at half-load, reducing power conversion losses by over 60% compared to conventional systems.
The power shelf features six power supply units in a 3+3 redundant configuration and is specifically designed to support NVIDIA's 72 Blackwell Ultra GPUs platform. Notably, the system is preparing for the transition to 800 VDC data center power infrastructure, enabling future megawatt-scale racks and aligning with NVIDIA's upcoming Kyber rack-scale systems.
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- Achieves 97.5% peak efficiency at half-load, reducing power conversion losses by 60%
- Delivers high power density of 33 kW per shelf in compact footprint
- Features redundant configuration with 3+3 power supply units
- Positions for future 800 VDC infrastructure supporting 1 MW racks
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Flex's new power shelf for NVIDIA's AI platform improves efficiency by 60%, positioning the company strategically in the growing AI infrastructure market.
Flex has unveiled a critical component for next-generation AI infrastructure with its new power shelf system designed specifically for NVIDIA's GB300 NVL72 platform. The innovation addresses one of the most significant bottlenecks in AI deployment - power management for high-density computing environments.
The technical specifications reveal impressive capabilities: the system delivers up to
What makes this announcement particularly significant is Flex's forward-looking approach to data center power architecture. The company is positioning itself ahead of the industry's transition to 800 VDC power infrastructure, which will be essential for supporting 1 megawatt IT racks - the future standard for AI factories. This strategic alignment with NVIDIA's product roadmap, including the upcoming Kyber rack-scale systems, demonstrates Flex's commitment to addressing the exponential power demands of advanced AI models.
The timing of this announcement at OCP APAC highlights the global relevance of these solutions, particularly in Asia-Pacific markets where AI infrastructure deployment is accelerating rapidly. By focusing on the critical power distribution challenge in AI infrastructure, Flex is establishing itself as a key enabler in the AI supply chain beyond just manufacturing.
News summary
- At OCP APAC, Flex introduces new power shelf for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform that features 72 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs
- In collaboration with NVIDIA, Flex is paving the way for 800 VDC data center power infrastructure to enable megawatt-scale racks
- Flex's comprehensive portfolio of advanced manufacturing, power and cooling products, and services is accelerating data center deployment worldwide
"As AI workloads push rack power systems to new levels, Flex is at the forefront of enabling data center operators to overcome increasing power, heat, and scale challenges," said Chris Butler, president, Critical and Embedded Power at Flex. "Our collaboration with NVIDIA enables hyperscale and colocation customers to deploy next-generation AI infrastructure with greater speed and efficiency as they scale toward 1 MW racks and 800 VDC data center power infrastructure."
Power shelf system for NVIDIA GB300 NVL72: industry-leading efficiency for AI-driven infrastructure
Introduced at OCP APAC, the Flex power shelf system is a high-density DC power distribution solution delivering up to 33 kW per shelf in a compact, industry-standard footprint. Featuring six power supply units in a 3+3 redundant configuration and an advanced power shelf controller, it achieves peak efficiency of 97.5 percent at half-load. This reduces power conversion losses by more than 60 percent compared to conventional systems, lowering heat output, cooling demands, and energy costs. Fully compatible with the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform that features 72 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, the system supports high-performance GPU- and CPU-based workloads for AI factories.
Preparing the industry for 800 VDC data center power infrastructure
Flex's new power shelf delivers high-efficiency power tailored for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack-scale platform – providing a robust foundation today while paving the way for 800 VDC data center power infrastructure. Flex plans full-scale production of 800 VDC power components to coincide with the release of NVIDIA Kyber rack-scale systems, ensuring seamless scalability for increasingly demanding AI models.
Scalable data center manufacturing capabilities, products, and services
The power shelf system for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 joins Flex's robust portfolio of grid-to-chip power products. Flex provides advanced manufacturing capabilities, innovative power and cooling products, and end-to-end lifecycle services that solve data center power, heat, and scale challenges in the AI era. Accelerate data center deployment worldwide with Flex.
About Flex
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets.
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