AI Research Cluster – Academic Superlab

Use Case Overview

Advanced AI research requires extreme-density compute environments that can handle large-scale model training, multi-GPU simulations, and variable research workloads. Yet most academic institutions face space, budget, and infrastructure limitations that make traditional data centers slow and impractical.

AGI offers a modular solution purpose-built for academic settings. With Modular Data Halls (MDH) and Modular Technology Cooling Systems (MTCS), universities can deploy up to 250 kW per rack in as little as six weeks—on campus or at a nearby shared research hub.

Project Objectives

Enable high-performance research computing without requiring full-scale data center overhauls or complex permitting.

Support GPU-intensive workloads for AI model training:

Design to handle compute loads exceeding 250 kW per rack for NLP, CV, and scientific computing.

Operate within legacy utility limits:

Deliver powerful compute within the power envelopes and spatial constraints of existing campuses.

Provide shared infrastructure across institutions:

Enable secure, multi-tenant usage with telemetry, monitoring, and access control.

Enable phased expansion and scaling:

Start with 8–16 MW and grow modularly without redoing core infrastructure.

Ensure near-continuous uptime:

Maintain 99.98% uptime standards required for uninterrupted long-cycle training jobs.

Key benefits of the AI Research Cluster

  • Deploy in 6–8 weeks, fully turnkey
  • 250 kW+ per rack without complex redesign
  • Remote monitoring and automation built-in
  • No specialized trades or CFD studies required
  • Perfect for shared research clusters or AI centers of excellence

Conclusion

AGI's modular approach gives universities the ability to deploy world-class AI infrastructure without waiting years or spending millions in construction. Institutions can now launch GPU-intensive research clusters faster, at lower cost, and with the density and efficiency needed to stay on the cutting edge of machine learning and academic computing.