Editor: Lin Fengyu
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SoftBank has launched a server rack designed for robotic operations, promoting the automation of data centers.
As a global leader in telecommunications and a significant promoter of robotics technology, SoftBank Group has been committed to innovating technology applications. Recently, SoftBank announced the development of a new type of server rack designed for data centers, whose innovative design allows robots to efficiently perform tasks such as installation, maintenance, and replacement of servers, significantly enhancing the level of automation in data centers.
Although contemporary data centers have achieved a high level of automation on the software side, maintenance and service on the hardware side still heavily rely on manual operations, with complex and tangled wiring being a major obstacle. The new server rack developed by SoftBank addresses this hardware limitation by eliminating traditional power and communication wiring, adopting a completely cable-free design. This structure not only allows robots to operate easily but also enhances operational efficiency and stability.
The new rack integrates several innovative designs, including:
– Direct Power Supply Bus Technology: Directly powers devices through metal bars;
– Liquid Cooling Component Blind Connectors: Optimizes heat dissipation and improves performance stability;
– Optical Signal Communication Interfaces: Enables efficient data transmission, supporting robotic operations.
These designs not only allow robots to easily complete server installation and disassembly tasks but also quickly resolve issues with faulty equipment replacements.
As an important part of SoftBank’s next-generation data center strategy, this rack aims to meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence and robotics technology. SoftBank plans to apply it in real environments, testing its performance in combination with advanced equipment such as Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). At the same time, the company will collaborate with partners for joint research and development to further optimize intelligent operations within data centers.
This technological breakthrough is expected to be deployed in SoftBank’s next-generation AI data center located in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, which is scheduled to officially commence operations in the fiscal year 2026. The Tomakomai data center not only represents SoftBank’s technological ambitions in the field of data center automation but will also provide a highly optimized and interconnected infrastructure platform for artificial intelligence and robotics technology.
SoftBank’s robot-friendly server rack not only represents a significant evolution in data center hardware design but also provides crucial support for the development of artificial intelligence and automation industries. As AI data centers gradually become the core infrastructure of the industry, SoftBank’s innovative technology is expected to reshape the design specifications and operational models of data centers, creating higher efficiency standards for the industry.
In the future, SoftBank will continue to promote the integration of automation technology with artificial intelligence platforms, building smarter, more efficient, and greener digital infrastructure. This will not only help enterprises cope with the growing demand for data processing but also inject new momentum into global technological development.
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