Supermicro Liquid-Cooled AI SuperClusters Will Power Large-Scale AI Data Center in Japan

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Supermicro announced its collaboration with Datasection, KDDI, and Sharp to establish a large-scale AI data center in Japan. The new facility will utilize Supermicro's rack-scale liquid-cooled solutions and advanced NVIDIA GPUs, optimizing for AI applications like LLM, ML, and generative AI. The project, built on the former Sharp Sakai plant, aims to enhance performance while reducing energy costs and environmental impact through green computing. This initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable technology and global AI expansion.

Positive

• Collaboration with major industry players like Datasection, KDDI, and Sharp.
• Deployment of advanced NVIDIA GPUs for high-performance AI applications.
• Introduction of rack-scale liquid-cooled solutions to lower energy costs and environmental impact.
• Strategic location on the former Sharp Sakai plant, leveraging existing infrastructure.
• Commitment to green computing, aligning with global sustainability trends.

Negative

• Potential high initial costs for developing and deploying liquid-cooled systems.
• Dependence on successful integration and performance of NVIDIA GPUs.
• Operational risks associated with maintaining advanced cooling systems and infrastructure.

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Working with Datasection, KDDI, and Sharp, Supermicro Will Deploy Rack Scale Plug-and-Play Liquid-Cooled AI Solutions with Advanced NVIDIA GPUs at a New AI Data Center -- AI Data Centers with Green Computing Can be Free with a Bonus 

SAN JOSE, Calif. and TAIPEI, June 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Computex -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, in collaboration with Datasection, Foxconn, KDDI, and Sharp to create a large scale Asia AI data center. Supermicro, working with system integrator Datasection, will develop Total IT Rack-scale liquid-cooled solutions leveraging advanced NVIDIA GPUs for a new data center. In addition, there are plans for Supermicro to construct a liquid-cooled system with piping, water towers, and monitoring equipment.

Built on the former Sharp Sakai plant, the new facility will support advanced systems optimized for the NVIDIA AI Enterprise platform and deliver powerful performance for leading-edge LLM, ML, and generative AI applications.   

"Supermicro is excited to collaborate with these leading companies on such an exciting project," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Our new industry-leading Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) solutions are exactly the best for hyper-dense AI rack deployments that can lower energy costs and have a smaller environmental impact. The new AI data center and the companies involved are a great example of the industry's commitment to green computing and the global expansion of AI." 

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions manufacturer with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enable our development and production, enabling next generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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FAQ

What is Supermicro's latest project?

Supermicro is collaborating with Datasection, KDDI, and Sharp to create a large-scale AI data center in Japan, utilizing liquid-cooled solutions and advanced NVIDIA GPUs.

What technologies will be used in Supermicro's new AI data center?

The new AI data center will use Supermicro's rack-scale liquid-cooled solutions and advanced NVIDIA GPUs.

When was Supermicro's AI data center project announced?

The project was announced on June 2, 2024, at Computex.

What are the benefits of Supermicro's liquid-cooled solutions?

Supermicro's liquid-cooled solutions aim to lower energy costs, reduce environmental impact, and enhance performance for AI applications.

Where will Supermicro's AI data center be located?

The AI data center will be located on the former Sharp Sakai plant in Japan.