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LG Electronics and LG Energy Solution have officially joined Nvidia’s 'DSX Ready' program, a qualification initiative for infrastructure components used in AI data centers. LG Energy Solution’s JF2 AC Link battery energy storage system (BESS) and LG Electronics’ 2.5-megawatt coolant distribution unit (CDU) have both met Nvidia’s requirements for its DSX AI factory reference designs.
Nvidia’s DSX Ready program is designed to certify partner products that meet the technical specifications of its DSX AI factory reference designs. The program focuses on power and cooling, two areas that have become increasingly complex as AI workloads drive higher power consumption.
LG Energy Solution’s JF2 AC Link, which utilizes lithium iron phosphate batteries, is now part of the program's initial lineup. The system includes 'AI load smoothing' to manage power fluctuations and a voltage ride-through function to maintain stability during grid disturbances. The company is currently scaling its North American production capacity to meet AI-driven demand.
LG Electronics has qualified its 2.5-megawatt coolant distribution unit (CDU) for the program. This unit is designed for in-row cooling configurations, allowing for the management of multiple server racks simultaneously. This follows previous Nvidia approvals for LG’s 600-kilowatt and 1 MW CDU models earlier this year.
LG Electronics is positioning its broader 'chip to chiller' portfolio—which includes chillers, computer room air handlers, and cold plates—as a comprehensive cooling solution for AI data center operators.
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As AI data centers scale to handle increasingly powerful hardware, the demand for specialized power management and thermal regulation has become a critical bottleneck. By qualifying for the DSX Ready program, LG’s components are now validated for integration into Nvidia’s reference architectures, providing data center operators with standardized, high-capacity options for cooling and power stability. This move highlights the growing industrial shift toward 'chip-to-chiller' cooling systems and AI-integrated energy storage, which are essential for managing the extreme power density and heat output of modern AI server racks. The qualification allows LG to compete directly in the global market for AI infrastructure, positioning its modular battery and liquid-cooling technologies as essential components for large-scale AI deployments.
The transition to high-density AI computing requires a fundamental shift in data center infrastructure. As power density per rack moves toward the megawatt range, traditional air cooling is often insufficient, necessitating the adoption of advanced liquid-cooling systems like those provided by LG.
Energy storage systems are becoming vital for AI data centers to manage the sudden, high-intensity power demands of AI training and . LG’s integration of AI-driven load smoothing allows for more efficient energy management, potentially reducing operational costs and grid strain.
By aligning with Nvidia’s reference designs, LG is streamlining the procurement process for data center operators, who can now select pre-validated components that are guaranteed to meet the performance requirements of Nvidia’s hardware ecosystems.
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Market observers should monitor the adoption rates of these specific LG components by data center operators utilizing Nvidia’s reference designs. Additionally, LG Energy Solution’s progress toward its goal of 50 gigawatt-hours of energy storage production capacity in North America by the end of 2026 will be a key indicator of its ability to meet the surging demand from the AI sector. Further expansion of LG Electronics' 'chip to chiller' portfolio, particularly regarding the deployment of its 2.5 MW cooling units in high-density environments, remains a critical area for tracking the scalability of liquid-cooling infrastructure.
Watch for further partnerships between LG and major data center developers as they implement these qualified components into new AI-focused facilities.
Monitor the competitive landscape for liquid cooling and energy storage, as other major industrial players like Tesla and Hitachi Energy are also participating in the DSX Ready program.
Track the actual deployment of the 2.5 MW CDU units in large-scale data centers to see how they perform in real-world, high-density environments compared to previous, smaller-scale cooling solutions.