The rapid growth of data centers is fueled by the increasing demand for high-power computing. As your data center expands to accommodate these demands, managing heat efficiently becomes more critical than ever.
A liquid cooled data center is your optimal solution. It offers superior energy efficiency by effectively dissipating heat, which enhances performance and reliability while reducing energy costs. This advanced cooling method supports sustainable growth, helping you meet the technological demands of today and tomorrow.
In Direct-to-Chip (DTC) cooling, fluid runs through a cold plate applied directly above the part of the server generating the most heat. DTC cooling is ideal for targeting specific hot spots within servers, offering precision cooling for high-performance applications.
Immersion cooling involves submerging the entire server in a tank filled with dielectric fluid, providing comprehensive cooling for all components. Immersion cooling is a non-conductive liquid cooling approach aiming for maximum efficiency and scalability, particularly those with high-density server setups.
We've highlighted in the below table some of the key considerations between air cooling and data center liquid cooling systems. 5 indicates a maximum benefit, with 1 indicating a minimal benefit.
| BENEFITS (1-5) | AIR COOLING | DTC (SINGLE PHASE) | DTC (2 PHASE) | IMMERSION (SINGLE PHASE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Efficiency | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Server Density | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Energy Efficiency | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Noise Reduction | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Space Saving | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Water Usage Effectiveness | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Easily Upgradeable | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Customized Solution | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Simple Deployment | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Serviceability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Installation Complexity | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Implementing a liquid cooling system can come with its own set of challenges. To name a few:
Park Place Technologies removes the complexities of the liquid cooling journey—serving as a single-vendor solution for the entire process. Reach out today, and see how we can help transform your data center to be more sustainable and efficient.
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Although liquid cooling solutions require an initial capital investment, with the reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), operators can see a significant return on investment (ROI) over the following years. Of course, every situation is different.
Your scenario can be plugged into this TCO tool. Or if you would like to provide some details, we can run the numbers and present to you later.
Consider this example to the right assuming 42 liquid cooled data center racks:
