As part of the AWS re:Invent event, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a new generation of data center components designed to support the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and meet the growing needs of its customers. These advancements promise a 12% increase in computing capacity and significant improvements in energy efficiency, marking a step forward in the evolution of global technological infrastructure.
Infrastructure Prepared for Generative AI
With 18 years of experience in building data centers and over a decade developing GPU-based servers for AI workloads, AWS continues to lead innovation in technological infrastructure. The new components have been designed to respond to the rising demand for power density driven by generative AI applications and other emerging technologies.
Key improvements include:
- Simplified Electrical and Mechanical Design: AWS has reduced failure points in electrical distribution by 20% and optimized energy usage by introducing systems that minimize losses. These improvements assure 99.9999% availability in their infrastructure.
- Cooling Innovations: Liquid cooling systems have been implemented to manage high-density chips required for AI more efficiently. The combination of air and liquid cooling maximizes the performance of advanced servers like AWS Trainium2 and supercomputing solutions with NVIDIA.
- Reduction of Embedded Carbon: AWS has cut carbon emissions from materials used in the construction of data centers, such as concrete and steel, by up to 35%, and has introduced generators that run on renewable diesel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90%.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
AWS has established itself as a leader in sustainability. According to internal studies, its infrastructure is up to 4.1 times more efficient than traditional local facilities, and optimized workloads on AWS can reduce their carbon footprint by 99%. In 2023, the company achieved its goal of matching the electrical consumption of its operations with 100% renewable energy, seven years ahead of schedule.
The new cooling system, which promises to reduce mechanical energy consumption by up to 46%, and the use of renewable fuels are part of AWS’s strategy to move towards more sustainable operations, responding to the growing demand from its customers for energy-responsible solutions.
Global Impact
These new components are designed to be implemented across all AWS data centers, including the 34 existing Regions and 108 Availability Zones, as well as in future infrastructures. Construction on data centers incorporating these enhancements is expected to begin in 2025 in the United States, gradually expanding globally.
A Boost for Innovation
These innovations aim not only to support the growth of generative AI but also to provide a robust foundation for any workload, from data storage to cloud computing. AWS continues to invest in advanced technologies and collaborate with leading hardware manufacturers to stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry.
Through these initiatives, AWS reinforces its commitment to providing high-performance, sustainable, and secure infrastructure, establishing itself as a key partner for businesses, governments, and organizations on their journey toward digital transformation.