Uptime Institute Cooling Systems Survey 2024 Findings

This document is a report detailing the findings of the Uptime Institute's Cooling Systems Survey conducted in 2024. It focuses on the adoption and considerations surrounding direct liquid cooling (DLC) in data centers. According to the survey, 22% of respondents reported using DLC, while 61% are not currently using it but are open to future implementation. The report highlights that most current users of DLC have limited deployment, with nearly half indicating that less than 10% of their IT racks utilize this technology. Factors affecting the adoption of DLC include cost, reliability, and maintenance concerns. The survey, conducted with 964 industry participants, also addresses the conditions under which organizations consider implementing DLC, noting that higher IT rack power densities drive the need for this cooling method. The findings reflect current trends and challenges faced by data center owners and operators regarding cooling technologies.