March 20, 2025 – Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE, today announced a joint technical study with Start Campus to explore and evaluate the integration of advanced data center technologies and infrastructure. The study examines integration of modular AI server hardware, management software, and sustainable infrastructure practices, paving the way for next-generation data center solutions.

The joint study will assess Giga Computing’s advanced GIGAPOD platform and GIGABYTE POD Manager to ensure seamless integration into AI-ready data center infrastructures like SINES DC. The evaluation will focus on optimizing energy efficiency, AI-driven operations, and strengthening overall system resilience.

GIGAPOD: Powering High-Performance AI Workloads
GIGAPOD is a scalable modular computing cluster solution designed for exceptional performance. It consolidates up to 256 GPUs in a compact configuration, leveraging GIGABYTE AI servers and liquid cooling technology to ensure stable operation under intensive workloads. Each 42U rack in the GIGAPOD system accommodates up to 64 GPUs, each with a power consumption of up to 1kW, requiring only five racks for complete deployment.

With Giga Computing’s superior thermal design, GIGAPOD minimizes energy consumption while maintaining peak performance. When deployed in AI-ready data centers, it enables the achievement of industry-leading energy efficiency standards, significantly reducing environmental impact and setting a new benchmark for modern data center design.

Complementing the hardware is GIGABYTE POD Manager, an advanced software solution designed to streamline the operations, enhance resource allocation, and ensure uninterrupted uptime. With integrated monitoring capabilities and predictive analytics, data center operators can achieve higher energy efficiency and reliable performance.

SINES DC: A Benchmark for AI-ready deployments
Giga Computing selected SINES DC’s SIN01 facility as a real-world case study to demonstrate how advanced AI workloads can be deployed at scale.

SINES DC’s AI-ready infrastructure, with its robust power and cooling systems, supports high-density rack deployments of up to 200kW. This makes it an ideal environment for cutting-edge computing solutions requiring superior performance and energy efficiency, such as the GIGAPOD. Engineered for next-generation workloads, SINES DC is designed for and already operating with liquid-cooled, high-density racks. Its unmatched energy efficiency is achieved through an ocean-water cooling system that preserves water resources, setting new standards for sustainable, high-performance AI deployments.

GIGAPOD Meets SINES DC: Redefining New Standards in AI-Ready Performance
The study explores practical deployment scenarios at SINES DC for Giga Computing’s GIGAPOD platform in two configurations, featuring NVIDIA HGX™ B300 and NVIDIA HGX™ B200 GPUs.

As part of the study, the innovative GIGAPOD modular computing solution and GIGABYTE POD Manager software will be analyzed for their performance and efficiency under varying operational scenarios in data center deployments. The study will also consider how location-specific challenges and global connectivity requirements influence data center design.

This technical study collaboration between Giga Computing and Start Campus represents a significant milestone in next-generation data center innovation, balancing the demands of high-performance computing with sustainability. The 1.2GW SINES DC campus, combined with cutting-edge solutions like GIGAPOD and GIGABYTE POD Manager, is poised to become a new benchmark for modern data center design, powering Europe’s AI-driven future.

Daniel Hou, General Manager of Giga Computing, stated: “Our joint technical study with Start Campus underscores our commitment to driving innovation in data center technology. By demonstrating how GIGAPOD can seamlessly integrate into cutting-edge facilities like SINES DC, we’re proving how scalable, high-density solutions will be key in enabling optimal performance and efficiency as AI workloads grow more complex.”

Robert Dunn, CEO of Start Campus added: “Engaging in this joint study with Giga Computing allows us to explore innovative data center design solutions that meet the evolving demands of AI and cloud services. It confirms that SINES DC is ready to support the next generation of AI compute, while proving valuable insights for the design of our campus expansion. As AI workloads continue to evolve, scalable, high-density solutions like GIGAPOD will be critical in shaping the future of data center infrastructure.”

Giga Computing and Start Campus are showcasing their innovative solutions at NVIDIA GTC, March 17-21, in San Jose, where they will continue to explore the future of data center technologies. They also share key findings from their joint technical study on next-generation AI-driven infrastructure and discuss the evolving landscape of high-density, scalable solutions.

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