PremDay #2 - Lightning Talk - Open Rack v3

Stephane Dutilleul briefly introduces OpenRack v3 and what it means for Scaleway— an introduction to the talk presented at OCP Dublin 2025.

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1. Stéphane DUTILLEUL Open Rack v3 April 1st 2025 Challenges and Solutions
2. 2 Needs and Objectives • Operate a scaling, large and diverse installed base PremʼDay 2024 • Optimize CAPEX and OPEX → better HW cost efficiency ◦ Optimized Rack level density ◦ Optimized power efficiency ◦ Optimized cooling efficiency ◦ Easier Assembly / Integration ◦ Improved Serviceability ◦ Improved Modularity ◦ Better Reusability ◦ FW management Open Rack V3
3. 3 Life is not a long and quiet river ( Pierre Le Quesnoy) • Power shelves solutions Open Rack V3 • Suitable chassis/servers • Suitable adapters ◦ 19ˮ switches ◦ VDC ◦ Fillers for containment
4. 4 State of the Art • Talk @ OCP Regional Summit Dublin • Multiple projects in the pipe based on Open Rack V3 • Rack level test due in Q2 2025 • Go To Production expected in Q3/Q4 2025 • Consider to make our contributions available to the community Open Rack V3
5. 5 Call to Action • More ORv3 chassis / servers diversity from vendors → roadmap • More rack components available • Make those parts available more easily MOQ  500 • For smaller companies, suppliers for all parts may help Open Rack V3
6. 6 Thank you!