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Modular data centre

Modular design for rapid, scalable and energy‑efficient HPC & AI

A Modular Data Centre (MDC) is a prefabricated, factory‑tested module designed to host high‑density HPC and AI systems with controlled quality and rapid on‑site installation.
 
Building on Bull’s recognised expertise in high‑performance computing and resilient infrastructures, we deliver modular data centres that offer reliable scalability, optimised energy efficiency, and predictable deployment timelines.
 
This industrial approach enables customers to expand capacity progressively, reduce operational risks, and align investments with actual performance and sustainability requirements.
 

Installing a modular data centre

 

What sets us apart

2 times faster

compared to traditional deployments

2 times cheaper

 compared to traditional data centres 

+15 deployments

worldwide

+15 years

of experience

The solution

1

Consulting and design

Consulting and design

Based on the client's information, requirements and infrastructure, we work together to define the equipment needed for the data centre to function properly.

2

Factory integration

Factory integration

Bull factory will integrate HPC racks into the containers along with cooling, power, networking, and cabling directly on the factory floor.

3

Client delivery

Client delivery

This key step accelerates the installation process and reduces the risk of default discovery once on the customer’s site 

4

Agility and scalability

Agility and scalability

Optimise investments by incrementally expanding or upgrading specific modules, aligning expenses with computing and energy needs. 

Benefits

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Turnkey delivery

End‑to‑end execution, from design to on‑site integration, covering power, cooling, security and more, with factory pre‑integration so it arrives production‑ready.

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Agility and scalability

Interchangeable modules let you expand, or swap components, without disrupting the entire site.

Fast

Faster time‑to‑value

Pre‑integrated containers and streamlined on‑site installation shorten delivery timelines and speed go‑live.

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Energy‑efficient

Designed for high efficiency with direct liquid cooling and heat reuse to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

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Risk reduction

Factory integration and pre‑testing de‑risk deployment by limiting on‑site work and minimising commissioning issues.

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Tailored resilience

Select the redundancy level (Tier I–IV) and align security and infrastructure protections to your exact requirements.

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Lower TCO

Pre‑built modular integration cuts build and integration costs while right‑sizing infrastructure to the actual load.

Bull & JUPITER: leading the future of modular HPC-IA infrastructure

Bull built JUPITER, Europe’s first Exascale supercomputer and the most powerful system in Europe, ranked 4th worldwide, using a Modular Data Centre approach. JUPITER provides unrivalled simulation & AI capacity and efficiency, boosting Europe’s scientific innovation and technological sovereignty. 

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100% European Infrastructure

From hardware to virtualization platform, ensuring sovereignty, compliance, and full auditability through open-source engineering.

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Reliable, Cost-Efficient Performance

Robust and future-proof virtualization solution delivering 60–80% lower TCO compared to traditional options.

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Tailored, Scalable Architecture

Flexible configurations with BullSequana SH or BullSequana SA to meet diverse workload needs.

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High Density and Low Latency

Lightweight hypervisor and optimized design for maximum VM-to-core ratio.

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End-to-End Security

Full supply chain transparency, advanced hardware protection, and trusted execution technologies.

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Energy Efficiency

Reduced power consumption per workload with eco-conscious infrastructure design and smart VM scheduling.

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Easy Expansion and Automation

Modular, composable hardware with API-driven orchestration for seamless scalability.

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Easy Deployment

An already validated reference architecture and a SPOC for hardware-software integration and support.

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FAQ

A Modular Data Center (MDC) is a prefabricated, factory‑built facility designed to host HPC and AI infrastructures in a scalable, efficient, and rapidly deployable format.

Each module is constructed on a robust structure, fully assembled and tested in a controlled manufacturing environment before being transported and installed on site. By integrating the majority of equipment during production, MDCs greatly reduce on‑site construction needs, accelerate deployment timelines, and ensure consistent, high‑quality standards from end to end.

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