Direct Liquid Cooling Solutions for AI Infrastructure

This solution brief outlines the benefits and capabilities of Supermicro's Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) technology for AI infrastructure deployment. It describes the challenges faced by organizations in building AI factories, particularly the high power consumption of GPUs and the constraints posed by geographic and utility factors. The document details how DLC can reduce electric utility demand by up to 40%, enhance data center performance, and shorten deployment times by minimizing reliance on grid power. An example is provided, illustrating significant power savings in a GPU cluster when using DLC compared to traditional air cooling. The brief also highlights Supermicro's extensive experience and capacity in deploying DLC solutions, including a recent project with xAI. Overall, the document emphasizes the role of DLC in facilitating the establishment of energy-efficient AI data centers, contributing to a greener computing environment.