CIO OPINION cooling density to boost efficiency for infrastructure facing the challenges of intensive computing applications . For instance , air handling units ( AHU ) address the customers ’ needs for high capacity , efficient , and compact cooling solutions as the KW / rack demand continues to increase and data space is limited . This allows it to offer a wider operating range , which allows users to remain a step ahead of the new challenges posed by data centre requirements .
With the proliferation of AI applications and the fast-rising adoption of AI workloads , data center operators can leverage the full range of air and liquid high-performance cooling solutions to support these facilities . The Vertiv Liebert XDU is an innovative liquidto-liquid distribution system that allows the deployment of liquid-cooled server applications in a data centre environment , from core to edge computing sites .
The Vertiv Liebert VIC solution is a liquid cooling immersion solution that allows high-density servers to be cooled more effectively , thus reducing total energy costs . These examples underscore the various cooling options that are tailor-fit to the specific needs of every data centre .
Operators need to assess the heat load to be cooled , available energy and water supply , energy costs , and space planning , among other considerations .
They can then design the data centre after careful consideration of all of these factors .
There are a wealth of options in the market , from zero-water refrigerant-based Direct Expansion ( DX ) systems , to water-intensive evaporative systems . The use of water , for example , enables excellent energy efficiency , but DX systems can also drive energy efficiency without taxing local water resources .
At the end of the day , the push for renewable energy and sustainable practices in both the energy and data centre sectors is crucial to efforts for a brighter future without dampening economic growth . It requires collaboration , innovation , and a commitment to embracing technology and efficiency .
By prioritizing sustainability in these areas , we can contribute to the global mission of decarbonization and create a more sustainable future for generations to come . p
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