New AI infrastructure achieves 45°C breakthrough
NVIDIA has developed a liquid cooling system for AI servers that can operate at temperatures up to 45°C. This advances the capability of AI data centre infrastructure.
45°C - the maximum operating temperature of NVIDIA's new liquid cooling solution for AI servers.
How does NVIDIA's 45°C AI server cooling breakthrough affect data centre HVAC installs?
HVAC and electrical contractors working on data centre builds may see changes in cooling system specs and installation requirements.
Key takeaways
- NVIDIA has built a liquid cooling system for AI servers that works at up to 45°C.
- Higher operating temps could change cooling specs on future data centre projects.
- HVAC and electrical tradies on data centre jobs should watch for updated install requirements.
- No Australian regulatory or licensing changes have been announced alongside this development.
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