Super Micro Computer, Inc. Announces Enhanced Direct Liquid Cooling Solution

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a leading IT solution provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is introducing several upgrades to its Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) solution. These improvements include new technologies for cooling server components, accommodating higher liquid temperatures, and innovative mechanical designs to enhance AI efficiency. The Supermicro DLC-2 solution can reduce data center power consumption by up to 40% compared to traditional air-cooled systems. These advancements enable faster deployment of liquid-cooled AI infrastructure and decrease the total cost of ownership by up to 20%. Additionally, the comprehensive cold plate coverage reduces noise levels in data centers to around 50dB.

"With the increasing demand for liquid-cooled data centers, we recognized the need for more efficient cooling technologies for AI-optimized systems," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Our latest liquid-cooling innovation, DLC-2, aims to significantly reduce power and water consumption, noise, and space in data centers, saving up to 40% in electricity costs." Supermicro is committed to making liquid-cooling more accessible and cost-effective by integrating DLC-2 innovations into data center solutions.

The new liquid-cooling architecture includes a GPU-optimized Supermicro server with eight NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and two Intel Xeon 6 CPUs in just 4U of rack height. This design supports higher coolant temperatures and incorporates cold plates for various components, reducing the need for high-speed fans and heat exchangers. The Supermicro DLC-2 solution stack also supports the new 4U front I/O NVIDIA HGX B200 8-GPU system and features increased heat removal capacity per rack.

Supermicro's DLC-2 solution stack is fully integrated with SuperCloud Composer software for data center management and infrastructure orchestration. The efficient liquid circulation and heat capture coverage allow for an increase in inlet liquid temperature, eliminating the need for chilled water and reducing water consumption by up to 40%. The solution also offers hybrid cooling towers for data centers with seasonal temperature variations.

Supermicro provides a comprehensive range of services, including solution design, liquid-cooling technologies, networking, cabling, software suites, validation, deployment, and support. With manufacturing facilities across the globe, Supermicro ensures timely delivery, reduced total cost of ownership, and consistent quality for liquid-cooled rack systems.