A few basics
Before we delve into the details of the newer technologies, let’s cover a few basics about liquid cooling.
How does it work?
At its most essential, liquid cooling works by transferring heat from a server’s hot components to a liquid coolant. The coolant then circulates through heat exchangers, where it’s cooled by air or by another coolant. It then circulates back to the server and the process repeats.
What are the benefits?
Liquid cooling improves server performance and reliability by reducing heat-related throttling. It could eliminate the need for large fans and the associated noise. More higher performing servers can be installed into smaller and smaller spaces at reduced weight. Servers can also be moved closer to data sources, reducing latency and enabling the edge. And, most importantly, it reduces the amount of energy needed to cool servers.
What are the drawbacks?
Liquid cooling systems can be more expensive than air-cooled systems initially. However, the advantages and cost savings become apparent with TCO (total cost of ownership) calculations. Overall, less data center cooling equipment is required, with denser systems racked in smaller spaces. There could be less mechanical infrastructure required with reduced need for air filtration, which is cheaper to maintain long-term.
Liquid-cooling performance benefits from Iceotope
The solution, developed in partnership with Intel and HPE, will help accelerate adoption by achieving game-changing reductions in power consumption and maintenance costs while maintaining or enhancing data center density.
- Delivers 40% power saving compared with other edge servers in its class
- Removes nearly 100% of heat generated by electronic components of a server
- Eliminates all water consumption
- Enhances server up time
- Speeds path to net zero
