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Ep 238: Dan Golding: SMRs, Fusion, and Why Your Data Center is Just a Cold White Box
The QTS Experience
41 minutes
5 days ago
Ep 238: Dan Golding: SMRs, Fusion, and Why Your Data Center is Just a Cold White Box
I’m joined by Dan Golding to tear down the old rules of data center design. We explore the nuclear renaissance, why the fiber-to-power trifecta is non-negotiable, and why 600kW racks might require you to wear a face shield. It's time to stop resting on our laurels.
External References & Links
Idaho National Lab (INL): Referenced in transcript as "Gaidu National Lab" regarding SMR scale calculations. https://inl.gov/
Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Mentioned regarding Google’s power purchase agreement for the first plant in Virginia. https://cfs.energy/
Nvidia: Referenced regarding the 600kW rack roadmap. https://www.nvidia.com/
Open Compute Project (OCP): Mentioned regarding upcoming discussions on cooling infrastructure. https://www.opencompute.org/
Guest Connections
Guest: Dan Golding, CTO and Apple/Google Veteran.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgolding/
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The most valuable commodity on earth today is data. How we make it, use it, move it & protect it. Join David McCall as he invites guests from all industries to talk about how they use data to drive their business & innovation in their market.
