EdgeConneX has announced plans to build more than 30 megawatts of high-density data center infrastructure in Chicago and Atlanta in partnership with Lambda. This joint project, as stated by both companies, targets artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced cloud workloads and incorporates hybrid cooling technology combining liquid-to-the-chip direct cooling with air cooling. The initiative is part of Lambda’s larger infrastructure expansion strategy.
According to EdgeConneX, its Chicago facility will provide a single-tenant, build-to-density deployment for Lambda, offering 23 megawatts of capacity and a planned Ready for Service (RFS) date in 2026. The company also notes it has designed and currently operates two air-cooled data center sites for Lambda, designated ATL02 in Atlanta and another in Chicago.
The flagship Chicago site utilizes the EdgeConneX Ingenuity solution, which is specifically engineered for high-performance computing (HPC), AI training, and inference workloads. EdgeConneX reports Ingenuity supports densities exceeding 600 kilowatts per rack, providing scalability and flexibility to address demanding data center applications. The hybrid cooling design is intended to support the power requirements of modern AI accelerators, emphasizing energy efficiency.
The target applications for this infrastructure, as directly identified by both companies, are focused on AI workloads, high-performance computing, and cloud service scaling. EdgeConneX highlights adaptability for a range of workloads across GPUs, CPUs, storage, and networking equipment.
“Our partnership with Lambda underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions tailored for the AI era,” said Don MacNeil, Chief Revenue Officer for EdgeConneX. “We empower the most demanding AI and HPC workloads with unmatched density and flexibility with Ingenuity’s next-generation AI-ready data center solutions and our liquid cooling capabilities. This solution enables Lambda to lead in AI innovation and advance the future of AI-driven technologies for its cloud and hyperscale customers.”
“Our mission at Lambda is to provide future-ready, scalable AI infrastructure that meets the demands of gigawatt-scale AI Factories for training and inferencing, while pushing the boundaries of deployment speed,” said Ken Patchett, VP Data Center Infrastructure, Lambda. “By partnering with EdgeConneX in multiple locations, we combine cutting-edge data center technology with our world-class AI architectures, ensuring unmatched speed-to-market and evolutivity for our customers.”
Source: EdgeConneX
