Vertiv Develops Energy-Efficient Cooling and Power Reference Architecture for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 Platform, Available as SimReady™ Assets in NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI Factory Design and Operations

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Vertiv has unveiled an energy-efficient cooling and power reference architecture designed for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform, supporting rack densities up to 142kW. The solution includes SimReady 3D assets in NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations, enabling digital optimization before physical construction. The architecture offers 1.5x more AI performance, up to 50% faster on-site builds, and requires 30% less physical space. Key features include liquid cooling readiness with up to 70% better annual energy efficiency and support for both air and hybrid-cooled configurations. Vertiv is also collaborating with NVIDIA on 800 VDC data center power infrastructure for 1 MW IT racks, with solutions expected in 2026. The reference architecture is part of Vertiv's 360AI infrastructure platform, supported by 4,000+ field service engineers globally.

Positive

• Supports high-density computing with up to 142kW per rack capacity
• Achieves up to 70% better annual energy efficiency through advanced cooling solutions
• Delivers 1.5x more AI performance and 50% faster on-site builds while using 30% less space
• Partnership with NVIDIA strengthens market position in AI infrastructure
• Development of 800 VDC infrastructure solutions for future 1 MW IT racks shows forward-thinking approach

Negative

• New 800 VDC infrastructure solutions won't be available until 2026
• High power density requirements may limit deployment options in existing facilities

Insights

Data Center Infrastructure Specialist

Vertiv's new 142kW reference architecture significantly strengthens its AI infrastructure position through advanced NVIDIA partnership and digital-first design approach.

Vertiv's new reference architecture for NVIDIA's GB300 NVL72 platform represents a substantial advancement in AI infrastructure capabilities. The solution supports extreme power densities of 142kW per rack, showcasing Vertiv's technical leadership in managing the thermal challenges of next-generation AI computing.

The inclusion of these designs as SimReady™ 3D assets in NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint marks a paradigm shift in data center design methodology. This digital-first approach enables customers to simulate, test, and optimize infrastructure configurations virtually before physical deployment, potentially reducing planning times and implementation risks substantially.

Particularly notable is Vertiv's forward-looking collaboration with NVIDIA on 800 VDC data center power infrastructure for future 1MW+ IT racks, with solutions expected in 2026. This positions Vertiv at the forefront of ultra-high-density AI deployments, where power delivery efficiency becomes increasingly critical.

The reference architecture delivers impressive operational benefits: 1.5x improved AI performance, up to 50% faster on-site builds, 30% space reduction, and up to 70% better annual energy efficiency through advanced cooling approaches. These metrics should translate to meaningful TCO improvements for AI-focused data centers.

With this announcement, Vertiv strengthens its strategic position in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market by aligning closely with NVIDIA's technological roadmap and addressing the extreme power and cooling requirements of next-generation AI computing platforms. This collaboration positions Vertiv to capture significant value as AI deployment accelerates globally.

New design demonstrates end-to-end energy-efficient cooling and power to support densities up to
142kW per rack

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, announced its energy-efficient 142kW cooling and power reference architecture for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform. In addition to fully integrated end-to-end cooling and power strategies for this next generation platform, the reference architecture unlocks a new era of infrastructure design by shifting from traditional buildouts. Vertiv solutions are available as SimReady™ 3D assets in the NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations. The reference architecture can be customized for bespoke data center designs to dramatically reduce planning times and reduce risk during the buildout process.  

Vertiv works with NVIDIA and its data center roadmaps, to develop AI infrastructure strategies and deployment-ready designs that anticipate increased rack power densities. For example, Vertiv is collaborating with NVIDIA to support 800 VDC data center power infrastructure for 1 MW IT racks and beyond, with Vertiv solutions available starting in 2026.

"Building upon our strong collaboration with NVIDIA and a shared vision to advance AI infrastructure, Vertiv is proud to release our comprehensive reference design and SimReady™ 3D assets for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform," stated Scott Armul, executive vice president of global portfolio and business units at Vertiv. "Vertiv solutions allow customers to not only scale faster, but to optimize their AI-focused data centers digitally before a single physical module is built."

"By combining NVIDIA's advanced AI platforms with Vertiv's expertise in power and cooling infrastructure, we're enabling customers to deploy next-generation data centers that are more efficient, scalable, and ready for the most demanding AI workloads," said Dion Harris, senior director of HPC and AI Infrastructure at NVIDIA. "Together, we're helping organizations unlock new levels of performance and sustainability as they build the future of AI." 

The reference architecture for NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 is part of the Vertiv™ 360AI infrastructure platform, designed to help customers navigate integrated solutions for powering and cooling AI workloads and other high-performance computing applications.

Key benefits of Vertiv's reference architecture and SimReady™ 3D assets for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 design include:

• Simulation to Deployment in One Path: Leveraging NVIDIA Omniverse technologies in the architecture bridges physical and digital infrastructure, enabling real-time system-level collaboration across IT, facilities, and engineering teams – allowing customers to test, optimize and validate the design before a single component is built.
• Built for the Age of AI Reasoning: Supporting rack densities up to 142kW, the reference architecture for NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 defines the new benchmark for accelerated infrastructure — engineered for AI factories at scale.
• Accelerated Performance, Scale, and Speed: Delivering 1.5x more AI performance, up to 50% faster on-site builds and in 30% less physical space, Vertiv's reference architecture for NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 enables customers to scale AI infrastructure with unprecedented agility and energy efficiency.
• Thermal Flexibility Meets Efficiency Gains: Liquid cooling-ready, supporting both air- and hybrid- cooled configurations, achieves up to 70% better annual energy efficiency allowed by higher water temperatures.
• Design, Deploy, Operate - Globally: Backed by 4,000+ Vertiv field service engineers globally, Vertiv's reference architecture for GB300 NVL72 brings unmatched scalability, serviceability, and supply chain reliability to global AI rollouts.

As global AI demand accelerates exponentially, Vertiv is constantly working to deliver critical energy-efficient cooling and power solutions, to enable AI-ready infrastructure to run the next generation of AI factories.

To learn more, visit Vertiv.com.

About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.

Forward-looking statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements are only a prediction. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Readers are referred to Vertiv's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning Vertiv and its operations. Vertiv is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the maximum power density supported by Vertiv's new cooling solution for NVIDIA GB300 NVL72?

Vertiv's new cooling solution supports rack densities up to 142kW per rack for the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform.

How much more efficient is Vertiv's new cooling architecture for AI infrastructure?

The new architecture achieves up to 70% better annual energy efficiency through higher water temperatures in its liquid cooling-ready system.

When will Vertiv's 800 VDC data center power infrastructure be available?

Vertiv's 800 VDC data center power infrastructure solutions are expected to be available starting in 2026.

What performance improvements does VRT's reference architecture offer for AI deployments?

The reference architecture delivers 1.5x more AI performance, up to 50% faster on-site builds, and requires 30% less physical space.

How does Vertiv's SimReady 3D assets benefit data center design?

SimReady 3D assets in NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint allow customers to test, optimize, and validate designs digitally before physical construction, enabling real-time collaboration across IT, facilities, and engineering teams.