As GPUs for AI and HPC applications get more power-hungry, they require better cooling. For example, a rack with 72 Nvidia B200 GPUs is projected to consume around 120 kW, which is 10 times higher than a typical rack power. As a result, Blackwell-based servers will mandate liquid cooling. On Monday, Supermicro introduced its datacenter-scale liquid cooling solution to prepare for these next-generation servers.
Supermicro's new complete system includes advanced cooling components, software, and management tools to optimize performance and sustainability. In particular, the solution incorporates Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), cold plates, Coolant Distribution Manifolds (CDMs), cooling towers, and SuperCloud Composer software for end-to-end management. This setup is intended to lower initial investment costs and the total cost of ownership (TCO) by making datacenters more energy-efficient.
