Immersion cooling involves submerging IT hardware in dielectric fluid that does not conduct electricity. Heat generated by the components is transferred directly into the liquid, which is then circulated and cooled. Single-Phase Immersion Servers are submerged in a bath of liquid. Data center immersion cooling (or “liquid immersion cooling”) is an energy-efficient option that offers superior cooling for high-density workloads. Advanced AI chips are generating more heat in data centers, necessitating improved cooling solutions. Data Center. For decades, air cooling has been the standard for data centers. Rows of CRAC units, raised floors, and hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment kept servers running. But in 2025, that model is under pressure. The rise of AI workloads, GPU clusters, and high-density racks is straining the limits of air. It is a system and an ecosystem comprising various components such as Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), cold plates, manifolds, liquid-cooled servers, heat rejection units, and complementary air-cooling components.
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