Liquid Immersion Cooling Solutions
As a pioneer in the data center industry, Prasa has undertaken the responsibility of making data centers greener and more efficient. To further this green initiative, Prasa has partnered with GRC to bring single-phase liquid immersion cooling solutions to India. The product range includes highly acclaimed solutions by GRC – ICEraQ®, ICEtank®, HashTank®, HashRaQ®
Liquid immersion cooling is a revolutionary cooling technology bridging the gap between conventional data centers and data centers of the future. It increases equipment efficiency and reduces energy consumption, which will not only reduce the power bill of the data center but also give an advantage concerning carbon credit.
Liquid immersion cooling solutions are capable of handling the growing density of data centers effectively and have shown significant benefits for its users. Liquid immersion cooling, on one hand, allows capacity planning for the data center and provides environmental resilience to data center equipment. On the other hand, it removes the limitations of rack density, power availability, and location issues.
So how exactly do liquid immersion cooling solutions function, reduce OPEX and CAPEX, increase cooling capacity, and enable scaling?
Liquid immersion cooling solutions provide direct cooling to data center equipment by immersing them in a bath of propriety, non-conductive, dielectric coolant – Electro Safe™. This coolant with 1200x the heat capacity of air absorbs the heat from the servers. The tubes of coolant keep circulating between the bath and a heat exchanger maintaining the temperature of the coolant and ensuring it doesn’t boil away.
Liquid Immersion Cooling Solutions do away with conventional data center fixtures like chillers, CRACs, CRAHs, raised floors, etc, ensuring in a highly energy-efficient data center with a cooling capacity of up to 100 kW/rack.
Liquid immersion cooling includes all the advantages of the century-old air cooling, minus the exuberant costs, power bills, risks, and complexities. Your data centers in their highest capacity can attain the highest level of efficiency with liquid immersion cooling solutions.
Why Liquid Immersion Cooling?
The data centers are evolving to process the plethora of data being generated by next-gen technologies like IoT, Content Delivery Networks, Industry 4.0, etc, which is only rising with the complete adoption of 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, etc. This has resulted in much higher rack densities making the conventional cooling technologies redundant. This has also multiplied the energy consumption of the data center, becoming a cause of concern economically and environmentally. Liquid Immersion cooling caters to both these problems, becoming the cooling method of choice for the data centers of the future as it sustainably accommodates rack density.
Advantages of Liquid Immersion Cooling
Apart from the obvious benefits of making the data center greener and significantly reducing the operational costs, liquid immersion cooling has multiple advantages for a data center –
Reduces PUE of the data center
Increases the shelf-life of all the data center equipment by protecting it from all kinds of contamination
Maintains a stable and consistent thermal environment for hardware
Makes for a quieter and thermally amicable data center
Works perfectly in the harsher surrounding of edge deployments
Accommodates rack densities and solves space constraints of a data center
Do you want to understand more about liquid immersion cooling for your data center?
Drop the experts at Prasa a mail and book a free consultation at enquiry@prasa-pl.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PRASA's approach to Liquid Immersion Cooling?
PRASA leverages cutting-edge liquid immersion technology to offer highly efficient and scalable cooling solutions for data centers. Servers are submerged in a specially formulated, non-conductive dielectric liquid, enabling superior heat transfer and higher server density compared to traditional air cooling.
What are the key benefits of PRASA's Liquid Immersion Cooling Solutions?
- Unmatched Cooling Capacity: PRASA’s immersion systems handle significantly higher power loads and rack densities, allowing data centers to pack more computing power into smaller spaces.
- Enhanced Server Performance: Efficient heat dissipation with PRASA’s technology leads to lower server temperatures, potentially boosting clock speeds and extending hardware lifespan.
- Energy Cost Savings: PRASA’s solutions optimize cooling processes, leading to reduced power consumption and significant energy cost savings for data center operators.
- Simplified Infrastructure: By eliminating the need for bulky air cooling systems like CRACs and chillers, PRASA facilitates streamlined data center designs and cuts down maintenance costs.
- Sustainable Footprint: PRASA’s immersion technology contributes to a quieter and more environmentally friendly data center by eliminating the need for air filters and reducing fan noise.
Are PRASA's Liquid Immersion Cooling Solutions safe for my servers?
Absolutely!
PRASA prioritizes server safety by utilizing meticulously chosen, non-conductive dielectric liquids that pose no risk of short circuits. Furthermore, their systems integrate leak detection and redundant safety features to safeguard your equipment.
What are the potential considerations when adopting PRASA's Liquid Immersion Cooling?
- Initial Investment: While offering long-term savings, implementing PRASA’s immersive cooling systems may involve a higher upfront cost compared to traditional air cooling setups.
- Hardware Compatibility: Ensure your server models are compatible with PRASA’s immersion technology before making the switch. PRASA can help you explore compatible options.
- Maintenance Requirements: Although simpler than air cooling systems, PRASA’s immersive solutions still require proper maintenance and leak detection procedures. PRASA offers comprehensive maintenance support.
I'm worried about server maintenance in a liquid environment. How does PRASA ensure easy access and serviceability?
PRASA understands the importance of accessibility for server maintenance. Their immersion systems are designed with modular racks and quick-disconnect mechanisms that allow for rapid server removal and redeployment. Specialized tools and procedures are provided to ensure servers’ safe and efficient handling within the liquid environment.
How can PRASA's Liquid Immersion Cooling help me achieve my sustainability goals?
Beyond reducing energy consumption, Prasa’s immersion technology offers several other sustainability benefits:
- Reduced water usage: Compared to traditional air cooling systems that rely on chillers and water-based cooling towers, Prasa’s immersion systems require minimal water for equipment maintenance, significantly reducing overall water consumption in your data center.
- Lower carbon footprint: The energy savings achieved through efficient cooling translate to a reduced carbon footprint for your data center operations, aligning with your environmental sustainability goals.
- Extended hardware lifespan: The optimal operating temperatures maintained by Prasa’s immersion technology can extend the lifespan of your servers and other hardware, reducing the need for frequent replacements and associated e-waste generation.