Telehouse International Corporation of Europe, one of the leading global providers of data center services, has launched an innovative liquid cooling lab at its London Docklands campus. This project, in collaboration with companies Accelsius™, EkkoSense, JetCool®, and Legrand, aims to explore advanced liquid cooling solutions to address the thermal challenges faced by data centers handling AI-intensive workloads and high-performance computing (HPC).
A Step Towards Innovation in Liquid Cooling
The lab, located at Telehouse South, will allow clients to experiment with cutting-edge liquid cooling technologies. This approach is key to meeting the growing demands for energy efficiency and sustainability in modern data centers.
Among the showcased solutions is the NeuCool™ platform by Accelsius, a direct-to-chip cooling system that uses a non-conductive coolant to remove heat. This system is notable for managing heat loads exceeding 250 W/cm² and peaks of over 500 W/cm², making it an ideal solution for AI and compute-intensive applications.
Meanwhile, JetCool® has introduced its SmartPlate System™, a compact solution that requires no modifications to existing infrastructure. This system can manage high-power CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators, offering scalable solutions for racks with demands of up to 2 MW capacity.
Adaptive Cooling and AI Optimization
Legrand will implement its heat exchange system, ColdLogik RDHx, which can support capacities over 90 kW per cabinet. This system uses air-assisted cooling to optimize the ambient temperature in data rooms, ensuring efficient thermal control.
Additionally, EkkoSense will contribute its AI-based optimization platform, EkkoSoft Critical. This tool enables real-time visualization and analysis of cooling performance in data centers, helping identify areas for improvement and optimize energy consumption.
A Response to AI and HPC Demands
The exponential growth of AI applications and high-performance workloads has posed significant challenges for thermal management in data centers. With this initiative, Telehouse offers a comprehensive solution that combines technological innovation with a practical approach to meet efficiency and sustainability needs.
The liquid cooling lab not only allows clients to evaluate different technologies but also paves the way for new hybrid strategies that integrate liquid cooling and air cooling, maximizing performance while minimizing thermal risks.
The Future of Sustainable Data Centers
Through this lab, Telehouse reinforces its commitment to sustainability by promoting solutions that optimize energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions. This project aligns with the company’s global strategy to use 100% renewable energy sources in its operations.
The Telehouse London Docklands lab represents a milestone in the evolution of data centers, setting a standard for technological innovation in addressing future challenges. By providing advanced tools and technologies, Telehouse continues to lead the way toward a more efficient and sustainable digital infrastructure.
Source: Telehouse