Rack-Level Power Interconnect System (C14–C15, W80P1)

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B Set – Rack-Level Power Interconnect System (C14–C15, W80P1)

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Rack-Level Power Interconnect System (C14–C15, W80P1)

Purpose

This note is intended to allow MS to assess whether the power interconnect architecture and delivery model described below are appropriate for data center rack deployments, and not to validate supplier or product certifications.

System Overview

We propose a rack-level power interconnect system designed for internal power connections within data center racks.

The objective is to establish a standardized, repeatable, and compliant power cord configuration that can be consistently reused across rack builds once validated.

This is not a one-time accessory selection.

What This Is

Key characteristics

Why This Matters

In large-scale rack deployments, power cords introduce real operational risk when not standardized:

This system aims to reduce variability at the rack level, ensuring predictable installation and stable long-term operation.

Key Technical Constraints

Reference Alignment

This power interconnect approach aligns with hyperscale data center rack practices commonly used in NVIDIA-based and IB-enabled environments.

Power cords are treated as rack infrastructure components, evaluated based on compliance, consistency, and deployment reliability, rather than platform-specific certification.

Question for MS

Based on your rack deployment experience:

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B 套｜机柜级电源互连系统（C14–C15，W80P1）

MS 输入版 · 一页说明

（供 Microsoft 审阅｜请转发至 Microsoft）

机柜级电源互连系统（C14–C15，W80P1）

目的

本说明用于协助 MS 判断下述 电源互连架构与交付模型 是否适用于 数据中心机柜部署，

并非用于验证供应商或具体产品的认证情况。

系统概述

我们提出的是一套用于 数据中心机柜内部电源连接 的

机柜级电源互连系统。

该系统的目标是形成一套 标准化、可重复、合规的电源线配置方案，

在完成验证后可在多柜部署中持续复用。

这并不是一次性的辅料选型。

系统定义

关键特性

为什么重要

在大规模机柜部署中，电源线若缺乏统一标准，会带来实际运行风险：

该系统的目标，是在机柜层面降低差异性，

确保安装可预测、运行稳定。

关键技术约束

参考实践对齐说明

该电源互连方式对齐 Hyperscaler 数据中心机柜的通用实践，

并广泛应用于 NVIDIA-based / IB 机柜环境。

电源线在此被视为 机柜基础设施组件，

评估重点在于 合规性、一致性与部署可靠性，而非平台级认证。

给 MS 的问题

基于 MS 的机柜部署经验：

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B Set – Rack-Level Power Interconnect System (C14–C15, W80P1)

Clarification on Certification and Evaluation Scope

Power cords, like passive optical cabling, are not certified by NVIDIA at the individual product level.

In data center deployments, NVIDIA Reference Design provides system-level rack infrastructure practices, rather than certifications for specific passive components.

What is being proposed here is a rack-level C14–C15 power interconnect system, evaluated based on:

The intent is to confirm whether this power interconnect architecture and delivery model align with MS IB rack practices, rather than whether a power cord itself is “NVIDIA certified.”

Candidate Supplier Paths – MS-Friendly Reference

The following are commonly understood and widely used supply paths in hyperscale and NVIDIA-based data center projects.

They do not represent claims of NVIDIA-certified products.

Path 1 – Preferred

Tier-1 Power and Connector Vendors (Common in NVIDIA / Hyperscale Environments)

Characteristics

Representative vendors

Reference statement

These vendors are commonly used for power interconnects in hyperscale and NVIDIA-based data center racks.

Path 2 – Most Common in Practice

Tier-2 Power Cord Suppliers to Tier-1 ODMs / Integrators

Characteristics

Reference statement

These suppliers typically deliver power cords into NVIDIA-based racks through Tier-1 ODMs rather than as branded products.

Path 3 – Supplemental

Mature Data Center Infrastructure Brands

Characteristics

Representative vendors

Unified Mandatory Requirements (Vendor-Independent)

All candidate suppliers must meet all of the following:

Question for MS

Based on MS IB rack experience, is C14–C15 (high-temperature) power interconnect the preferred or commonly accepted approach?

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B 套｜机柜级电源互连系统（C14–C15，W80P1）

关于认证与评估范围的说明

与被动光纤产品类似，电源线并不存在 NVIDIA 单独出具的产品级认证。

在数据中心项目中，参考的是 NVIDIA Reference Design 对机柜基础设施的系统级实践，而不是某一根被动器件是否被认证。

当前讨论的是一套 机柜级 C14–C15 电源互连系统，评估重点包括：

核心目的是确认：

这种电源互连架构与交付模型是否符合 MS 的 IB 机柜实践，而非讨论“是否 NVIDIA 认证”。

候选供应商路径清单（MS 友好版）

以下为 在 Hyperscaler / NVIDIA-based 数据中心中常见、可被理解的供货路径，

并非宣称 NVIDIA 认证产品。

路径一（优先）

Tier-1 电源与连接器厂商（NVIDIA / Hyperscaler 常见）

特点

代表性厂商

路径二（最现实、最常用）

Tier-1 ODM / 集成商的二级电源线供应商

特点

路径三（补充）

成熟数据中心基础设施品牌

特点

代表性厂商

B 套供应商的统一硬性要求

建议向 MS 提出的问题

基于 MS 的 IB 机柜部署经验，

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