Inverters Used in H200 Datacenters

Inverters Used in H200 Datacenters:

The NVIDIA H200 is a high-performance GPU for AI and HPC workloads. Datacenters built for H200 deployments typically use modular, high-efficiency, three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. The inverters in these systems are usually IGBT-based (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) double-conversion inverters. Leading vendors for hyperscale and high-density datacenter UPS/inverter systems include:

• Schneider Electric (Galaxy VX, Galaxy VM)
• Eaton (93PM, 9395P)
• Vertiv (Liebert EXL S1, Liebert Trinergy Cube)
• Huawei (UPS5000-E, UPS5000-H)

These inverters are designed for high efficiency (up to 97% in double-conversion mode) and support the high power densities (30–100 kW per rack) required for H200 deployments. They are typically part of modular UPS blocks (250–1200 kW per module) in N+1 or 2N redundancy configurations.

Cost Breakdown:

• Inverter/UPS systems represent 6–10% of total datacenter capital expenditure (CAPEX), depending on design (tier level, redundancy, power density).
• For H200-class datacenters, which are GPU-dense and require robust power infrastructure, the percentage is typically closer to 8–10% of total build cost.
• Example: For a 10 MW datacenter with a $10–$12 million/MW build cost ($100–$120 million total), the UPS/inverter system would cost $8–$12 million.

Summary Table:

Edge Notes:

• Some hyperscalers are piloting lithium-ion battery UPS with integrated inverters for higher power density and faster failover.
• For H200, inverter selection must support high crest factor loads and fast transient response due to GPU power draw patterns.
• Inverter cost as a percent of total cost can be lower in retrofit/expansion projects or higher in Tier IV (maximum redundancy) builds.

References:

• Uptime Institute Datacenter Cost Index
• Vendor technical datasheets (Schneider, Eaton, Vertiv, Huawei)
• Public hyperscale datacenter build disclosures (Microsoft, Google, Meta)