Rajesh Gopinath
Data Center Systems Power Engineer Oracle
Seminars
Tuesday 18th August 2026
Panel: Rethinking Power Distribution Methodologies to Support Rising Rack Densities & Minimize System Risk
11:10 am
- Comparing different distribution approaches to determine which methodologies best support higher power densities without increasing operational risk
- Assessing strategies to tailor distribution for varying workload types, ensuring AI dense areas receive appropriate capacity without compromising other zones
- Ensuring maintainability by designing distribution paths that allow safe isolation of equipment while upholding uptime expectations
Tuesday 18th August 2026
Case Study: Managing Fluctuating Power Demand to Meet AI Workloads
3:10 pm
- Examining how steep, fast AI load swings cause voltage and frequency deviations that trigger unnecessary transfers to backup systems
- Highlighting the importance of meeting ride through requirements to prevent cascading grid impacts
- Exploring rack-level and low-level technologies like embedded UPS to smooth spikes in load and improve power stability
- Evaluating strategies such as large-scale battery storage, capacitors and other power mitigation techniques to handle unpredictable AI workloads
