Intelligent Data Centres Issue 59 | Page 58

LiquidStack enters direct-tochip liquid cooling market with new range of universal coolant distribution units

LiquidStack , a global leader in liquid cooling for data centres , has announced its new range of universal coolant distribution units ( CDUs ), which can be configured to support most commercially available direct-to-chip ( DTC ) solutions .

Suitable for AI , HPC and advanced cloud computing applications , LiquidStack ’ s universal CDU range delivers 800kW to 1.5MW of heat rejection and is designed specifically for DTC .
Along with the company ’ s recent unveiling of its new single-phase liquid cooling offering , LiquidStack ’ s entrance into the DTC market marks a significant step forward in the company ’ s mission to become a fully diversified provider of liquid cooling technology . direct-to-chip is currently the largest segment of the liquid cooling market . Demand is increasing for DTCoptimised , standardised CDUs to meet the requirements of data centres . LiquidStack is addressing this market need by offering a range of universally configurable CDUs that are fine-tuned to be as powerful , efficient and intelligent as possible for DTC use , enabling customers to rapidly and seamlessly deploy liquid cooling . This speeds up DTC deployment and reduces costs .
“ There is no one liquid cooling solution that will fit every need or application , as data centres must factor in their location , workloads , sustainability goals , budget and other considerations ,” said Nick Schweissguth , Director of Product Management , LiquidStack .
“ Many data centres will be taking a hybrid air and liquid cooling approach for the foreseeable future . As a full-service liquid cooling company , we are incorporating universal coolant distribution units ( CDUs ) for direct-to-chip technology into our portfolio of products and services , thus addressing all forms of liquid cooling .”
Powerful , efficient and equipped with intelligent logic controls , LiquidStack ’ s CDUs offer advanced management and monitoring capabilities that favour AI , HPC and demanding cloud computing applications . LiquidStack ’ s CDUs are ideal for hyperscalers and colocation companies seeking to deploy large scale DTC solutions as they transition into hybrid cooling operations .
The LiquidStack universal CDU key features and benefits include :
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• Various capacity ranges : Available in 800kW , 1.2MW as well as 1.5MW variations suitable for typical data halls .
• High efficiency : Rated for DTC applications and for operation at elevated water conditions , both on the technology and facility side .
• Intelligent and serviceable operation : Equipped with smart logic controls , concurrently serviceable variable speed pumps , bypass and isolation valves , flow metering and fluid temperature and pressure sensors . This ensures problem-free operation and always-on availability .
• Universal compatibility : Designed to support virtually any DTC ( waterbased ) installation or type .
• Expandable resiliency : Configurable for N or N + 1 redundancy , ensuring data centres possess high resiliency and reliable operations .
• Clever design : Compact , noiseinsulated enclosure is accessible from all sides and includes features that simplify installation and serviceability . �
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