Telehouse, a leading provider of data center services, has launched an innovative liquid cooling lab at its London Docklands campus, aiming to showcase cutting-edge cooling technologies. In collaboration with four prominent cooling technology vendors, the new lab offers customers a chance to explore liquid cooling solutions that meet their operational needs for energy efficiency and sustainability.
A Strategic Partnership with Four Industry Leaders
Telehouse has partnered with Accelsius, EkkoSense, JetCool, and Legrand to introduce state-of-the-art cooling technologies at its Telehouse South data center. Each vendor will present its solutions, demonstrating how liquid cooling can improve the performance and sustainability of high-density computing environments.
Mark Pestridge, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Telehouse Europe, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: “Our liquid cooling lab is a very exciting partnership with some of the most innovative and experienced companies in the cutting-edge field of liquid cooling technology. We are committed to providing our customers with the best solutions that meet their needs for high levels of efficiency and sustainability.”
Exploring Accelsius’s NeuCool Technology
Accelsius, a leader in advanced cooling solutions, will showcase its NeuCool platform, a two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling system. This solution utilizes a waterless, nonconductive refrigerant for efficient heat removal. At the Telehouse data center, the NeuCool system will be paired with the Accelsius Thermal Simulation Rack, which replicates high-power servers to monitor and measure the cooling and computational performance of NeuCool technology in real-time.
JetCool’s SmartPlate System: Direct-to-Chip Cooling Innovation
JetCool, recently acquired by Flex, will present its SmartPlate System, a direct-to-chip cooling technology designed to cool high-performance CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators. The SmartPlate system squirts cooling fluid directly onto chips, achieving remarkable performance in cooling Superchips rated over 3,500W. JetCool claims that its system outperforms traditional microchannel-based designs by up to 30%, making it a key solution for handling next-generation high-performance workloads.
Legrand’s ColdLogikCL20 Rear Door Heat Exchanger
Legrand will install its USystems ColdLogikCL20 rear door heat exchanger at the liquid cooling lab. This solution can support over 90 kW per cabinet, offering significant capacity for high-density computing environments. The rear door heat exchanger efficiently removes heat by circulating cold air through the rear doors of server racks, improving cooling performance while minimizing energy consumption.
EkkoSense’s AI-Driven Data Center Optimization
EkkoSense will contribute its expertise in AI-powered data center optimization to the liquid cooling lab. The company’s EkkoSim software will enable advanced “what-if” scenario simulations, allowing data center operators to model different cooling strategies and assess their potential impact. Additionally, EkkoSense will deploy air-side and liquid-side monitoring sensors, along with its EkkoSoft Critical platform, which provides web-based visualizations, analytics, and anomaly detection tools to optimize data center cooling efficiency and performance.
Real-World Impact of Liquid Cooling Solutions
The liquid cooling lab at Telehouse South will provide a comprehensive platform for customers to test, monitor, and evaluate various liquid cooling systems. The collaboration with leading vendors will empower data center operators to choose solutions that align with their sustainability goals, while also addressing the challenges posed by high-performance computing and AI workloads.
Mark Pestridge remarked, “The challenges generated by the growth of high-performance, high-density computing, and AI are very significant, but we are confident that our collaborative approach and a firm focus on what is practical in an advanced data center will deliver real results and provide customers and prospects with a range of realistic options.”
FAQ Section
1. What is the purpose of the Telehouse liquid cooling lab?
The lab allows customers to explore and test various liquid cooling technologies to identify solutions that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in data centers.
2. How does Accelsius’s NeuCool system work?
NeuCool is a two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling solution that uses a waterless, nonconductive refrigerant for efficient heat removal, making it ideal for high-performance computing environments.
3. What is the benefit of JetCool’s SmartPlate system?
JetCool’s SmartPlate system offers superior cooling for high-power CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators, outperforming microchannel-based systems by up to 30% while handling Superchips over 3,500W.
4. How does EkkoSense contribute to the liquid cooling lab?
EkkoSense provides AI-powered data center optimization tools, including scenario simulations and monitoring systems, to improve cooling efficiency and capacity management.
5. Why is liquid cooling important for modern data centers?
Liquid cooling is essential for managing the heat generated by high-performance, high-density computing systems, particularly with the increasing use of AI and high-power hardware.
