AI Has Outgrown the Data Center

AI is changing what data centers demand from their infrastructure. Discover why the smartest way to prepare for what’s next starts beneath the floor.

AI is pushing data centers toward higher densities, greater cooling demands, and faster change. This whitepaper explores why the physical architecture of the data center must evolve with it, and how raised access flooring and underfloor infrastructure can create a cleaner, more flexible foundation for what comes next.

Key takeaways:

• Build for increasing rack density with an infrastructure designed around heavier, more concentrated loads.
• Keep the IT layer clean by separating supporting infrastructure from critical equipment.
• Create a dedicated underfloor cooling layer that can support both air and liquid cooling strategies.
• Make change easier as cooling requirements, rack configurations, and tenant needs evolve.
• Protect long-term flexibility by creating accessible pathways for future infrastructure.
• Design for what’s next instead of locking the facility into today’s cooling architecture.