Aug 27, 2024 · Artificial Intelligence

Why Liquid‑Cooled Cold‑Plate Designs Are Critical for PCIe AI Accelerators

This whitepaper explains how liquid‑cooled cold‑plate technology addresses the high power density of PCIe‑based AI accelerator cards, outlines standardized design requirements, and provides detailed guidelines for thermal, mechanical, and reliability aspects to improve data‑center PUE and enable greener AI servers.

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Why Liquid‑Cooled Cold‑Plate Designs Are Critical for PCIe AI Accelerators

Alibaba Cloud Infrastructure

Apr 27, 2022 · Operations

Understanding Liquid Cooling Technologies for Data Centers

The article explains how liquid cooling—including immersion, cold‑plate, and hybrid air‑liquid solutions—offers higher heat‑transfer efficiency and lower PUE compared to traditional air cooling, addressing energy‑saving goals, regional regulations, and water‑scarcity challenges in modern data centers.

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Understanding Liquid Cooling Technologies for Data Centers