Gansu’s Qingyang Data Center: A Huawei-Powered East-to-West Data Flow Flagship
A groundbreaking data center, builtin collaboration between Huawei and Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), sets a new standard for energy efficiency and sustainable computing in China’s East-to-West Data Flow initiative.
The Qingyang Big Data Center Industrial Park, located in Gansu Province’s Qingyang City, officially opened on December5th, marking a significant milestone in China’s ambitious East-to-West Data Flow (东数西算) project. This flagship project, the first of its kind to receive support from national policy-baseddevelopment financial instruments, represents a powerful collaboration between PowerChina’s Zhongdian Engineering and Huawei Digital Energy. The project, boasting a total investment of 4.2 billion yuan (approximately $590 million USD), is a testamentto China’s commitment to sustainable and efficient data infrastructure.
The center houses approximately 24,000 standard cabinets, delivering a staggering 26,000 petaflops of computing power – equivalent to 13 million computers operating simultaneously. Its significance extends beyond sheer scale; it serves asa crucial component of Gansu’s East-to-West Data Flow computing hub and is the province’s first energy-efficient integrated demonstration project. Further solidifying its importance, the center was selected in August as one of the first National Integrated Computing Network Application Excellent Cases by the National DataAdministration.
Huawei’s Technological Prowess: A Focus on Efficiency and Sustainability
The Qingyang data center leverages Huawei’s cutting-edge technology to achieve unparalleled energy efficiency. The core of this efficiency lies in the integration of Huawei’s Power Module 3.0 and its EHU indirectevaporative cooling solution.
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Power Module 3.0: This innovative solution deeply integrates the entire power supply and distribution chain, increasing single-cabinet power density and reducing the footprint by 40%. The streamlined design and enhanced efficiency result in a remarkable 97.8% overall chain efficiency.
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EHU Indirect Evaporative Cooling: This system maximizes the use of natural cold sources to cool the data center, significantly reducing reliance on air conditioning units and lowering energy consumption. By employing high-polymer heat exchange cores and high-efficiency EC fans, the system achieves a 45% increase in airflowand a substantial improvement in cooling efficiency through a single heat exchange process, replacing multiple exchanges.
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Robust Security and Reliability: The distributed architecture ensures that each device operates independently, with dedicated power and cooling (one box, one power supply, one box, one cooling system). This design guarantees zero impact from equipmentfailures and uninterrupted data center operations. The center meets stringent requirements, achieving a PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of ≤1.2 and a WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness) of ≤1.1.
The modular design, facilitated by pre-fabrication in a factory setting, allows for plug-and-play installation, reducing the deployment time by 75% and enabling rapid service launch and hot-swappable maintenance.
Conclusion: A Blueprint for the Future of Data Centers
The Qingyang Big Data Center represents a significant leap forward in the development of sustainable and efficient data infrastructure. The successful collaborationbetween Huawei and PowerChina showcases the potential of public-private partnerships in driving technological innovation and achieving national strategic goals. This project serves not only as a model for future East-to-West Data Flow initiatives but also as a global benchmark for energy-efficient data center design and construction. The center’s success underscores the importance of integrating advanced technologies to minimize environmental impact while maximizing computing power, paving the way for a more sustainable digital future.
References:
- IT Home News Report (December 5, 2023) – [Insert IT Home URL here if available]
- Huawei DigitalEnergy Website (Information gathered from publicly available materials on Huawei’s website)
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