The article further explains the four main types of liquid cooling configurations: liquid-to-air, air-to-liquid, direct-to-chip, and immersion. It emphasizes the role of coolant distribution units (CDUs) in any liquid cooling system and discusses how liquid cooling can be used to lower Power usage effectiveness (PUE), a key sustainability metric for data centers. The author encourages tech leaders to continue advocating for greener data centers and explore innovative ways to enhance cooling efficiencies.
Key takeaways:
- Due to the increasing demand for data and the growth of AI and machine learning applications, there is a need to build greener data centers to ensure sustainable scaling.
- Traditional air cooling systems are not sufficient for the high cooling demands of AI data centers, leading to a shift towards more effective liquid cooling systems.
- There are four main types of liquid cooling configurations: Liquid-to-air, Air-to-liquid, Direct-to-chip, and Immersion cooling, each with its own benefits and considerations.
- Technology leaders need to continue advocating for greener data centers and explore innovative ways to enhance cooling efficiencies and reuse data center heat.