AI-ready liquid cooling solutions
Powering the future of AI and high-density, Schneider Electric delivers end-to-end liquid cooling solutions.
Liquid cooling for data centre
How and why adopt liquid cooling?
Key reasons for data centre owners to use liquid cooling, beyond high power density and how to do it. Download the white paper and learn more.
To win the density race, liquid cooling is the only way
Current and expected CPU and GPU thermal design power increase continuously. Air cooling systems easily reject rack densities up to 40 kW. 2021 ASHRAE guidelines for 50 kW+ force air temperature to be so low that is not sustainable anymore. Liquid cooling is the only viable solution for high densities.
Liquid cooling is the sustainable choice
Liquid cooling applied to low-density racks allows compressor-less solutions and a white space redesign, compensated by a huge saving in CO₂ emissions and OpEx. For high densities, there’s no other way than liquid.
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Liquid cooling means more than one technology: direct-to-chip, positive pressure, precision liquid cooling, and immersion. Our approach is open to each of them, developing the proper heat rejection infrastructure suitable for all the technologies.
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AI disruption: data centre impact
Consider the impact of densities on the design and management of AI data centres.
1.What is liquid cooling for data centres?
Liquid cooling is a high-efficiency method for data centre cooling that uses liquid such as water or dielectric fluids to remove heat from servers and IT equipment. Compared to air cooling, it offers superior thermal performance, enabling high-density computing and energy savings. It’s a core component of modern Liquid Cooling Solutions for both new and existing data centres.
2. Why is liquid cooling important and what are its benefits for data centres?
Liquid cooling is essential for managing the intense heat generated by AI workloads and high-density servers. It enables:
• Greater energy efficiency and reduced cooling costs
• Support for high-performance computing without thermal throttling
• Smaller physical footprints in the white space due to denser server configurations
• Improved sustainability through lower power consumption
3. What are the main techniques of liquid cooling in data centres?
The two techniques in data centre liquid cooling are:
• Direct-to-chip cooling: This method, also known as direct liquid cooling (DLC), circulates coolant directly over heat-generating components like CPUs and GPUs using cold plates. It offers precise thermal control and is ideal for high-performance and AI workloads both in brownfield and greenfield applications.
• Immersion cooling: This technique submerges entire servers in a dielectric fluid, allowing for uniform heat dissipation and minimal reliance on airflow.
Schneider Electric’s end-to-end portfolio supports both technologies, ensuring flexibility, efficiency, and scalability for modern data centres.
4. Can I retrofit my air-cooled data centre with liquid cooling?
Liquid cooling retrofit is a practical way to modernise existing air-cooled data centres. By integrating technologies like rear-door heat exchangers, Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), and hybrid cooling systems, operators can enhance thermal performance without a full infrastructure overhaul. Retrofitting enables support for high-density workloads while improving energy efficiency and sustainability.