CDUs: The brains of direct liquid cooling
As AI and HPC workloads surpass 100 kW per rack, hybrid liquid cooling, particularly through coolant distribution units (CDUs), is crucial for next-generation high-density data centers.
MAIN POINTS
- Air cooling is insufficient for AI and HPC workloads over 100 kW per rack.
- Hybrid liquid cooling is becoming essential for modern data centers.
- Coolant distribution units (CDUs) are pivotal for efficient liquid cooling.
- CDUs enable high-density data center facilities to manage increased workloads.
TAKEAWAYS
- Transitioning to hybrid liquid cooling is necessary for handling high power demands.
- CDUs play a critical role in optimizing cooling efficiency in data centers.
- High-density facilities benefit significantly from integrating CDUs.
- The evolution of cooling technology is driven by increasing AI and HPC demands.