The company Asperitas, a specialist in thermal management for data centers, has introduced its new series Direct Forced Convection (DFCX), an innovative line of immersion cooling designed for high-performance digital infrastructures, ranging from edge installations to large hyperscale data centers. The presentation is taking place at the Cisco Live 2025 event in Amsterdam, where Asperitas showcases its technology alongside Cisco equipment, utilizing the Shell immersion dielectric fluid, a result of a collaboration that began in 2020.
A Breakthrough in Cooling for High-Density Workloads
The accelerated growth of computational demand, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and high-performance computing (HPC), has generated an energy efficiency crisis in data centers. Traditional cooling is not only costly but also limits the performance of advanced infrastructures.
The new DFCX line from Asperitas addresses this issue with a modular and scalable system that enhances cooling in data centers without increasing energy consumption. This innovation is based on the combination of natural and forced convection, optimizing thermal flow in high-density environments without creating unnecessary overloads.
“Reliability and seamless integration are key values for Asperitas in product development. The DFCX technology represents a significant step toward sustainable digital growth in this era of AI-driven acceleration,” stated Rutger de Haij, CEO of Asperitas.
Key Features of the DFCX Series
The DFCX1 solution, the first product in this new line, stands out for its cooling capacity and focus on energy efficiency:
- 12U immersion tank with integrated CDU unit.
- Cooling capacity of up to 5 kW per rack unit (U) and over 1 kW per chip.
- Support for 3x4U compute clusters, allowing operation of up to 24 GPUs with optimized thermal flow and a total capacity of 60 kW.
- Compatibility with network switches and advanced cable management options, adapting to various OEM configurations.
Thanks to its modular architecture, the DFCX series allows easy scaling from compact deployments to supercluster configurations with multiple tanks and cooling distribution units (CDUs).
Sustainability and Partnership with Shell for Efficient Cooling
One of the most innovative aspects of this technology is its use of the immersion dielectric fluid developed by Shell, optimized for large-volume applications. Since their joint launch in 2020, Asperitas has integrated this fluid into its solutions, ensuring greater thermal stability, energy efficiency, and sustainability in data centers.
The CTO of Asperitas, Dr. Andy Young, emphasized the impact of this innovation:
“Natural and forced convection technologies are our specialty. With the DFCX1, we have achieved cooling density that exceeds power density without excessive overloads. We are setting a new standard in thermal management for data centers.”
Leading the Future of Digital Cooling
The presentation of DFCX1 at Cisco Live 2025 is just the beginning of this new generation of immersion cooling. Asperitas has confirmed it will soon launch more products within the DFCX series, responding to the growing demand for efficient solutions for digital infrastructures.
The company invites attendees to visit the Sustainability Zone at Cisco Live 2025, where they can experience firsthand how Asperitas technology is transforming the future of cooling in data centers.
With this launch, Asperitas strengthens its position as a leader in sustainable digital infrastructure, offering solutions that reduce energy consumption and optimize performance in the new era of AI-driven computing.