ZTE's AIDC Prefabricated Container Solution redefines Data Center Construction Paradigm

ZTE announced the launch of its AIDC Prefabricated Container Solution at MWC Shanghai 2025.

With the explosive growth of 5G and AI, the construction of data centers needs to be rapidly implemented and support flexible expansion. Currently, highly prefabricated data centers are gaining popularity, and the modular container solution is evolving from a "general computing power + air cooling" model to an "AI Diverse Computing Power + Air-Liquid Hybrid Cooling" AIDC model.

The unique top-bottom frame structure, with a 5.75-meter floor height, breaks through traditional height limitations. A single module can flexibly deploy either an 8kW air-cooled general computing cabinet or a 40kW liquid-cooled AI computing cabinet. It supports "dual-mode computing in one box" (compatibility between general computing and AI computing, as well as between air cooling and liquid cooling), fulfilling the requirements of mixed scenarios such as AI large model training and edge computing in one go.

In addition to achieving prefabrication in infrastructure construction, the solution integrates three technologies to address the challenges of heat dissipation and energy consumption in high-density deployment: chilled water wind wall, cold and hot aisle separation, and cold plate liquid cooling.

Combined with natural cooling sources and airflow optimization, the PUE in liquid-cooled scenarios can be as low as 1.15. The overall energy efficiency is 30% higher than traditional solutions. It also supports the integration of renewable energy sources like solar power for auxiliary power supply to data centers.

Each sub-module is prefabricated in the factory and can proceed concurrently with civil construction work. Upon arrival at the site, the modules are assembled like LEGO building blocks. Projects can be delivered in as fast as seven months, nearly 40% shorter than traditional solution.

The AIDC prefabricated container solution resolves three major construction challenges in the era of explosive computing power growth: the time gap between construction duration and demand, the compatibility challenge of power density leaps, and the dual pressures of energy efficiency and green transformation.

With the official launch of the AIDC prefabricated container solution, ZTE has entered the "modular" era of intelligent computing infrastructure – turning data centers into rapidly replicable and elastic "computing power containers", offering global customers a smooth upgrade path from general computing to intelligent computing.

Source: ZTE media announcement