EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 41 MIN
Ep 238: Dan Golding: SMRs, Fusion, and Why Your Data Center is Just a Cold White Box
from The QTS Experience · host Dave McCall
I’m joined by Dan Golding to tear down the old rules of data center design. We explore the nuclear renaissance, why the fiber-to-power trifecta is non-negotiable, and why 600kW racks might require you to wear a face shield. It's time to stop resting on our laurels. External References & Links Idaho National Lab (INL): Referenced in transcript as "Gaidu National Lab" regarding SMR scale calculations. https://inl.gov/ Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Mentioned regarding Google’s power purchase agreement for the first plant in Virginia. https://cfs.energy/ Nvidia: Referenced regarding the 600kW rack roadmap. https://www.nvidia.com/ Open Compute Project (OCP): Mentioned regarding upcoming discussions on cooling infrastructure. https://www.opencompute.org/ Guest Connections Guest: Dan Golding, CTO and Apple/Google Veteran. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgolding/
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I’m joined by Dan Golding to tear down the old rules of data center design. We explore the nuclear renaissance, why the fiber-to-power trifecta is non-negotiable, and why 600kW racks might require you to wear a face shield. It's time to stop resting on our laurels. External References & Links Idaho National Lab (INL): Referenced in transcript as "Gaidu National Lab" regarding SMR scale calculations. https://inl.gov/ Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Mentioned regarding Google’s power purchase agreement for the first plant in Virginia. https://cfs.energy/ Nvidia: Referenced regarding the 600kW rack roadmap. https://www.nvidia.com/ Open Compute Project (OCP): Mentioned regarding upcoming discussions on cooling infrastructure. https://www.opencompute.org/ Guest Connections Guest: Dan Golding, CTO and Apple/Google Veteran. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgolding/
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