ARM Data Center upgrades infrastructure for AI workflows
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
· July 07, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s ARM User Facility has announced ongoing upgrades to the ARM Data Center to support AI-ready scientific workflows.
- ARM is adding GPUs, replacing its file server with an AI-ready storage platform, and expanding cybersecurity/network controls to support data access and AI tools.
- The facility plans to add 25 to 30 new GPUs over the next two to five years and 2 to 3 petabytes of storage for vectorized content over the next three years; ADA is expected in July 2026.
- The article also describes ATLAS, a shared platform for model inference, semantic representation, workflow coordination, and secure access, tied to DOE’s American Science Cloud and Genesis Mission.