Making the Case for Liquid Cooling in High-Density Data Centers

High-density data centers with high-performing GPUs are changing how the world works by unleashing the power of AI. They’re also unleashing something else – tremendous amounts of heat. One way to cool the power-hungry GPU racks in these data centers is with liquid. But deploying liquid cooling systems may first require addressing concerns that CFOs and board members have about the technology.

The liquid cooling systems needed for high-density data centers have higher upfront costs than the air-cooling systems used in traditional data centers. There are also considerations about water usage, with the largest data centers capable of consuming millions of gallons of water per day. And for some, the idea of bringing liquid into the white space can be counterintuitive and risky after trying to keep it out for decades.

Facility operations teams can put these concerns to rest by making a business case for liquid cooling that communicates the necessity of liquid cooling and incorporates the value of design best practices. By establishing the need for liquid cooling and showcasing the savings and efficiencies it can deliver, data center teams can create a compelling case for liquid cooling and protect their high-value, energy-intensive GPU racks for years to come with the best available technology.

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