Liquid Cooling MEP Overview

Empowering Data Centers to Optimize Today’s HPC/AI Workloads

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Did you know that in HPC environments, up to 40% of data center power use is dedicated to fans and cooling?

Today’s power-hungry high-performance computing servers are demanding more and more energy to keep them cool. And traditional air-cooling methods are highly inefficient or simply can’t keep up. In addition to driving up energy bills, this results in sub-optimal server performance or even potential damage to the hardware. Liquid cooling systems can remove heat load up to 200kw per rack.

Deliver the Performance Your IT Partners Paid For

With high-performance GPU servers costing well into the hundreds of thousands, it’s crucial that the hardware delivers on the processing power IT is counting on. Using inefficient air-cooling methods can result in HPC servers delivering only 60–70% of the specified processing power — liquid cooling technologies can boost performance to 90% or more.

Liquid Cooling Solutions

Park Place offers a range of liquid cooling solutions designed to meet your organization’s specific needs — increasing rack density, boosting server performance, eliminating hot spots, lowering power and water consumption, and more.

IMMERSION

Submerging servers in dielectric liquid for maximum efficiency

DIRECT-TO-CHIP

(Single and two-phase)

Liquid coolant directly targets heat-generating components

HYBRID SYSTEMS

Combine immersion and direct-to-chip for flexibility and scalability

Benefits of Data Center Liquid Cooling Systems

Improved Cooling Efficiency

Liquid cooling systems can more efficiently transfer heat away from server components compared to air cooling. This is due to the higher thermal conductivity of liquids, allowing for more effective cooling at lower temperatures.
Reduced Energy Consumption

By using liquids with higher thermal capacity, less energy is required to move heat away from servers. This can result in significant reductions in energy use for cooling, lowering overall data center operational costs.
Higher Server Density

Liquid cooling allows for higher server density within data centers. With improved cooling efficiency, more servers can be packed into a smaller space without overheating issues.
Enhanced Performance and Reliability

Lower operating temperatures can enhance the performance and reliability of servers. Components run more efficiently and have a longer lifespan when kept at optimal temperatures, reducing the risk of hardware failure.
Noise Reduction

Traditional air cooling requires large, noisy fans. Liquid cooling systems operate more quietly, contributing to a less noisy working environment and reducing noise.
Space Savings

Liquid cooling systems often require less physical space than extensive air cooling systems. This allows for more efficient use of available data center space.
Scalability

Liquid cooling solutions can be scaled easily to accommodate growing data center needs. This makes them a flexible choice for data centers that anticipate rapid expansion.
Environmental Impact

Reduced energy consumption and the potential for using eco-friendly coolants can lower the environmental impact of data centers. Additionally, some liquid cooling systems can utilize waste heat for other purposes, further enhancing their green credentials.
High-Density Compute Loads

Liquid cooling is particularly effective for high-density compute loads, such as those required for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data analytics. It ensures these high-performance servers remain within safe operating temperatures.
Reduced Cooling Infrastructure

With more efficient heat transfer, there is less need for extensive HVAC systems. This reduction in necessary infrastructure can decrease initial setup costs and ongoing maintenance expenses.

Ready to learn what Liquid Cooling can do for you?

Due to our strategic relationships with leading industry partners across liquid cooling technologies, Park Place is uniquely positioned to provide solution-agnostic guidance regarding which solution is ideal for your environment.

Additionally, our suite of infrastructure services provides a seamless experience of offerings including: