Open rack power shelf is designed for 48V data centre infrastructure
Designed to support the move to 48V data centre infrastructure, Advanced Energy’s Artesyn Embedded Power has introduced the Open Computer Project (OCP) open rack version 3 (Orv3) power shelf.
Traditionally, data centre racks have used 12V power shelves, but higher performance compute and storage platforms demand more power, which results in very high current. Moving from 12 to 48V power distribution reduces the current draw by a factor of four and reduces conduction losses by a factor of 16, explains Advanced Energy. This improves thermal performance, results in smaller bus bars and increases efficiency, claims the company.
The standards-based design has been developed in collaboration with major OCP users and is intended to create a common power platform for multiple customers across deployments, increasing adoption and creating economies of scale to benefit the whole OCP community.
“We are highly engaged in the development of OCP Open Rack standards and specifications, with input from multiple leading hyperscale data centre customers,” said Brian Korn, senior director, data centre solutions for Advanced Energy’s Artesyn Embedded Power product group. The company says it is enabling adoption of 48V power distribution architecture, collaborating with multiple companies to offer OCP -compatible solutions with differentiating IP.
The OCP ORv3 power shelf is expected to be a key technology enabler in the growing adoption of 48V rack power distribution in hyperscale data centres.
Advanced Energy has been heavily involved in the development of previous Open Rack interoperability specifications and OCP compatible solutions and will be participating in the OCP Global Summit this month.
Artesyn Embedded Power is an Advanced Energy brand, for power conversion products designed and manufactured by the company and used in a wide range of industries including communications, computing, server storage, healthcare and industrial.
Advanced Energy designs and manufactures precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. Its products are used in a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data centre computing server storage and healthcare.
Advanced Energy is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA.
