In Frankfurts Data Centre World event, ABB showcases data center solutions combining electrification, automation and digital technologies. In partnership with NVIDIA, ABB builds scalable DC infrastructures for AI factories, optimizing energy distribution and management. Solutions like HiPerGuard medium-voltage UPS, TruOne automatic transfer switches and SF6-free SafeRing and SafePlus Air switchgear boost reliability, efficiency and sustainability. Integrated metering, IEC 62443-compliant cybersecurity and data-driven services enable holistic monitoring and predictive maintenance.
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Critical Data Centers Demand Resilience Through Integrated Electrification Automation
Data centers stand as the backbone of critical infrastructure, demanding ever higher standards for uptime, energy efficiency and resilience. ABB addresses these requirements through a solution that combines electrification, automation and digitalization into an ecosystem. From grid connection to medium- and low-voltage distribution and application-level protection, the company delivers scalable modular components. These flexible architectures adapt to evolving power loads, optimizing performance while ensuring continuity and robustness under variable conditions.
NIS-2 and KRITIS Law Elevate Data Centers Cyber Resilience
With the enforcement of the NIS-2 directive and national KRITIS regulations, organizations face increasingly uncompromising demands for cyber resilience across critical infrastructure. Simultaneously, the German governments data center strategy prioritizes both performance and sustainability, creating a dual commitment to efficiency and responsibility. To meet the rising power requirements of modern cloud services and AI workloads, future data center infrastructures must integrate deeply and effectively into the modern national electrical grid.
ABB and NVIDIA create DC architectures for AI workloads
In high-performance AI environments, direct current is increasingly critical. Collaborative efforts by ABB and NVIDIA develop robust modular DC infrastructures to integrate power sources, energy storage, and computational hardware. This integrated, unified approach streamlines distribution and control by combining protective devices, switching equipment, and digital supervision on a single platform. From grid interfacing through energy conversion to dynamic load coordination, this solution optimizes efficiency, flexibility, and scalability for AI-driven applications.
ABBs HiPerGuard MV UPS, TruOne ATS Ensure Uninterrupted Power
ABBs HiPerGuard medium-voltage UPS system delivers uninterrupted power supply by integrating a streamlined architecture with superior energy efficiency. Its compact design minimizes footprint while prioritizing reliability in critical environments. When paired with the TruOne automatic transfer switch, switching between primary power and backup sources occurs seamlessly within milliseconds. TruOne combines switchgear and control logic into one chassis, simplifying installation and maintenance. Together, these solutions ensure continuous operations and reduced downtime.
Open SACE Emax 3 breakers secure digital data monitoring
Open power circuit breakers such as the SACE Emax 3 integrate secure digital interfaces into data centre distribution networks, enabling control and monitoring. Integrated measurement modules provide visibility into real-time energy consumption and voltage fluctuations. Data analytics processes convert telemetry into actionable insights for load balancing and anomaly detection. The optional IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity package protects control and switching equipment using authentication, encryption and intrusion detection to mitigate digital threats.
ABB introduces SF6-free medium-voltage switchgear using dry air insulation
ABBs SafeRing Air and SafePlus Air medium-voltage switchgear eliminate SF6 by using dry air as their insulating medium. With a global warming potential (GWP) below 1, they deliver an eco-conscious alternative without modifying existing equipment configurations. They maintain identical dimensions, interface layouts, and operational protocols, ensuring seamless integration into current installations. This approach enables facility managers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions effortlessly while preserving reliability, safety, and consistency with established maintenance routines.
ABB integrates digital services with hardware for predictive maintenance
ABB augments its suite of infrastructure components by integrating advanced digital services, including continuous real-time monitoring of power distribution and environmental parameters, comprehensive energy management tools that analyze consumption patterns, and data-driven analytics to predict component wear and performance anomalies. By leveraging these capabilities, data center operators can identify potential faults in advance, schedule maintenance proactively, reduce unplanned outages, streamline operational expenditures, and guarantee uninterrupted power availability for mission-critical systems.
In a harmonized ecosystem spanning medium-voltage electrification, advanced automation and cloud-enabled oversight, ABB delivers a unified data center infrastructure. Joint development with NVIDIA provides a flexible direct-current backbone that enhances resilience through end-to-end cybersecurity, predictive analytics and resource optimization. Solutions like HiPerGuard UPS, TruOne ATS, SACE Emax 3 and SF6-free SafeRing and SafePlus Air integrate with lifecycle service packages to accommodate evolving capacity and performance requirements and ensure operational reliability.
