5 Data Center Construction Challenges Solved With HyperCool®

Newly constructed data centers and AI factories must be carefully designed to respect dramatic increases in thermal output from today’s superchips. Scalability of legacy cooling infrastructure is not a given, so operators have turned to the latest seamless solutions to change the math. When traditional air and water cooling fall short, leading to inefficiencies and higher costs, direct-to-chip waterless liquid cooling has proven itself to make the grade.

The HyperCool^® system from ZutaCore^® takes advantage of the efficiency and power of liquid cooling systems, but eliminates water entirely. Data center operators can finally solve today’s more head-scratching construction puzzles, where servers are hot, square footage is expensive, ROI needs to come fast, and compute density is prime.

Here are the top data center construction challenges and how HyperCool provides a revolutionary solution in the data center cooling market:

1. High Computing Desnsities

AI and HPC workloads generate immense heat from their elevated processing power, which puts pressure on cooling systems. Traditional types of data center cooling systems cannot handle the thermal output of modern CPUs and GPUs, leading to performance degradation even at existing densities, nevermind the greater computing densities required of next-gen data centers.

HyperCool pushes the limits of cooling to 2800W and beyond — unheard of with air-cooled systems, and resource intensive, expensive, and risky with water — while increasing compute density >250kW per rack. This is the industry’s first waterless cold plate to support the NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip and its unprecedented heat generation. A single monolithic HyperCool cold plate can deliver the 2,800W heat dissipation that the GB200 needs. Overall, the HyperCool system uses 50% less energy and also halves the space of conventional data center cooling systems. Data center operators can achieve more with less space and energy.

2. Return on Investment

Data center operators often struggle to achieve a fast return on investment due to the high capital and operational expenses associated with traditional data center cooling techniques. Inefficient cooling inflates energy costs and limits the revenue potential of the facility.

HyperCool pays itself off rapidly. A direct-to-chip liquid cooling system transforms data center economics with 82% lower energy consumption versus air and increased compute density with low-profile cold plates. Operators can drive up revenue and reach ROI in just a few years by converting even a small portion of their floor space to HyperCool racks. A full conversion unlocks even greater financial benefits, with up to 10x the revenue compared to air-cooled systems.

3. Scalability

Traditional systems often require costly infrastructure adjustments to scale up, which can disrupt operations and increase costs. A direct-to-chip liquid cooling system’s modular, snap-on simplicity delivers easy and fast scalability from one server to the entire data center.

Integrate cold plates seamlessly into both small-scale deployments and entire facilities, even in dense server racks with only narrow spaces for cooling equipment. With HyperCool, operators can scale incrementally without compromising performance or efficiency. This flexibility is invaluable in the data industry, where computing needs are always evolving.

4. Retrofits of Existing Facilities

Not all data center construction is new construction. Compatibility with retrofits in any layout matters, especially as operators look to upgrade existing infrastructure to support modern applications like AI and HPC.

HyperCool was designed from the ground up to work in any layout. Its compact footprint and closed-loop configuration make it easy to integrate into existing facilities without any major structural changes. Upgrade your cooling systems incrementally, as needed, with minimal disruption or downtime.

5. Resource Consumption

Sustainability is a competitive imperative that operators can no longer ignore in this era of major public scrutiny of the data industry. Traditional data center cooling methods for high-powered processors rely heavily on water and electricity, both of which increase operational costs and total environmental impact.

A waterless liquid cooling system like HyperCool takes water out of the equation. Our heat transfer fluid runs within a closed loop system, and due to its dielectric nature it’s also safe to the servers — not to mention that it dissipates into the air in the event of a leak. On top of that, the system’s efficiency reduces energy consumption and cuts overall resource usage, all while maintaining — or even further optimizing — performance.

HyperCool®: A Waterless, Risk-Free Solution for Modern Data Centers

HyperCool is more than merely a cooling system. It’s an integrated platform for the next generation of data centers. Consider the sustainability and ROI possibilities:

• Unmatched Efficiency: The system delivers zero response time to temperature spikes, ensuring consistent performance. Optional Software-Defined Cooling (SDC) platform takes it further. Real-time monitoring and optimization tools give operators total control with real-time monitoring and optimization tools.
• No Water Required: Waterless cooling eliminates server risks tied to meltdowns and alleviates concerns about scarce natural resource use.
• Circular Energy Systems: 100% heat reuse transforms waste into opportunity. Waste heat can be repurposed for industrial processes, district heating, or other applications for a circular energy economy.
• Seamless Integration: HyperCool works with new builds and retrofits, adapting to any data center layout.

The result – the data center shrinks, scarce energy, water, land and construction resources are saved, CAPEX and OPEX are slashed, return on investments (ROI’s) are accelerated, and real estate assets are maximized.

Shaping the Future of Data Centers

The shift to AI and HPC is redefining how data centers operate. HyperCool answers these demands by combining performance, scalability, and sustainability in one comprehensive solution. Whether managing high heat loads, scaling infrastructure, or cutting costs, HyperCool puts operators ahead of the curve.

Take the next step toward building a data center that aligns operational excellence with environmental responsibility. Get in touch with the ZutaCore team to learn more!