Huawei Digital Power hosted the Data Center Facility Summit as part of HUAWEI CONNECT 2024 in Shanghai, attracting more than 300 industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of data centers in the intelligent computing era. The summit focused on how new technologies can drive the industry’s evolution, helping to create a robust ecosystem and ensuring a prosperous digital future.
In his opening speech, Steve Kim, President of Huawei Data Center Facility & Critical Power Business, highlighted the growing demands placed on data centers by the rise of intelligent computing. Kim noted that Huawei is using its global ecosystem, highly reliable products, and professional services to develop data center solutions that are reliable, simple, green, and smart.
“The intelligent computing era is advancing quickly, and this poses new challenges for data centers,” Kim explained. “We are eager to collaborate with industry leaders to redefine data center reliability, establish higher safety and quality standards, and seize the opportunities brought about by intelligent transformation.”
During the summit, Bob He, President of Huawei Data Center Facility & Critical Power Product Line, also delivered a keynote speech titled “Embrace the Intelligent Computing Era, Power the Digital Era Forward.” He outlined the primary challenges faced by data centers as they evolve to support artificial intelligence (AI) computing, including increased security risks, higher energy consumption, and operational uncertainty.
In response to these challenges, Huawei has developed the principles of “Reliable, Flexible, and Sustainable” data centers, releasing a set of guidelines to help address the demands of intelligent computing.
Reliability as a Core Principle
Reliability was highlighted as the fundamental strength of any data center. To ensure this, Huawei proposed several key measures:
- Isolated Energy Storage: Deploying energy storage systems outdoors to minimise risks to IT services. When deployed indoors, systems must meet strict fire resistance and safety standards.
- Distributed Architecture: Electromechanical equipment should be deployed in a decentralised manner to prevent service disruptions.
- Continuous Cooling: Consistent cooling must be provided for high-density equipment to ensure uninterrupted services.
- High-Quality Products: Product quality should be assured at every stage, from design to testing, ensuring safety across all operations.
- Professional Services: Proactive deployment and maintenance services help eliminate risks and ensure long-term reliability.
- Smart Management: AI-powered operations and maintenance (O&M) systems can prevent potential issues such as power failure and overheating.
Flexibility for Future-Proofing
In an era of intelligent computing, flexibility is also vital. Huawei’s solution includes:
- Subsystem Decoupling: Allowing for flexible adaptation as new requirements emerge.
- Modular Design: Standardised modules enable faster expansion and delivery of new data center facilities.
Sustainability: A Key Priority
With the energy demands of data centers growing, sustainability has become essential. Huawei’s approach focuses on:
- High Density and Efficiency: Optimising space and energy usage with high-density deployments.
- Air-Liquid Cooling: Combining air and liquid cooling techniques to enhance energy-saving performance.
Concluding the event, Huawei stressed its commitment to collaborating with partners and customers to address the evolving needs of intelligent computing, continuously innovating to create reliable, flexible, and sustainable solutions. The company reiterated its dedication to accelerating digital transformation and powering the future of the digital era.
