An image of LG CNS' AI Box / Courtesy of LG CNS

LG CNS has rolled out a compact data center solution, the artificial intelligence (AI) Box, capable of hosting up to 576 graphics processing units (GPUs) per container, aiming to accelerate its push into the global AI infrastructure market.

Built as a standardized package, the AI Box can be deployed in about six months since it doesn’t require new building construction, unlike conventional data centers that can take about two years to build.

The company explained that each module can operate independently or be connected in clusters of dozens to form a hyperscale AI data center, allowing customers to start small and expand as demand grows while keeping upfront investment low.

Leveraging LG CNS’ 40 years of design, build and operate experience, the container-based solution incorporates technologies from across LG Group, integrating power, cooling and IT systems into a unified architecture.

It features cooling distribution units, precision air conditioners and chillers from LG Electronics, along with battery systems from LG Energy Solution that support uninterruptible power supply (UPS), enabling stable, high-density GPU operations for energy-intensive AI workloads.

Each AI Box, which supports about 1.2 megawatts of IT load, is composed of an electrical room, housing UPS systems, transformers and power distribution equipment, and a computing room that accommodates servers, GPUs and cooling units. External facilities such as generators, battery rooms and chillers ensure stable power and efficient heat management.

“AI Box, which integrates AI servers, power, cooling and operations into a single platform, will lead a new paradigm in the data center business,” said Cho Heon-hyeok, executive director of LG CNS datacenter unit. “We plan to use our success in Korea to expand into global markets, including Southeast Asia and North America.”

As the global shift toward generative AI fuels a surge in demand for AI infrastructure, operators are increasingly seeking facilities capable of supporting high-density, power-intensive workloads. Yet, large-scale data centers often face delays due to site acquisition, regulatory permits and complex cooling and power design requirements.

LG CNS noted that the AI Box offers an alternative with rapid deployment and flexible scaling capabilities.

Source: Korea Times News