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Facility Readiness
We establish whether the building and plant can support liquid-cooled infrastructure.
We review space, water quality, drainage, structure, access, pipe routes and heat rejection requirements before deployment.
Liquid cooling uses fluid-based systems to capture and remove heat from high-density servers and other data centre equipment.
Moves heat efficiently
Liquid cooling carries heat away from processors and components more directly than room air alone.
Supports higher rack densities
It helps cool concentrated AI, GPU and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Uses different cooling designs
Options include direct-to-chip systems, rear-door heat exchangers and immersion cooling.
Liquid cooling removes concentrated heat from high-density processors, GPU servers and other infrastructure that can exceed the practical limits of air cooling.
The right design helps support demanding AI and high-performance computing workloads while improving thermal control and reducing pressure on room-level cooling systems.
We assess rack density, server compatibility, facility services and future workloads, then recommend liquid cooling that can be integrated safely without unnecessary disruption, oversizing or redesign.
Liquid cooling helps organisations remove concentrated heat from high-density infrastructure that can exceed the practical limits of conventional air cooling.
Supporting high-density AI workloads
Direct heat removal helps cool powerful GPU servers and high-performance computing systems.
Increasing rack power density
More processing capacity can be deployed within each rack without relying solely on room air.
Improving cooling efficiency
Liquid transfers heat more directly from processors and other high-output components.
Reducing data centre energy costs
Lower fan demand and reduced room-cooling pressure can improve overall energy efficiency.
Preparing for next-generation infrastructure
Liquid-ready facilities can support future processors with higher thermal design requirements.
Maximising performance and reliability
Consistent component temperatures help reduce throttling, thermal stress and avoidable shutdowns.
Liquid cooling supports high-density infrastructure where conventional air cooling cannot remove concentrated heat efficiently enough.
Transfers heat directly from high-output processors used across dense accelerated computing environments.
Maintains stable temperatures during long-running, computationally intensive model training workloads.
Supports more compute and power per rack without relying entirely on room-level airflow.
Reduces fan demand and pressure on conventional cooling systems by capturing heat closer to components.
Helps prevent throttling and overheating from limiting the performance of demanding infrastructure.
Provides a cooling path for future processors and systems with higher power and heat requirements.
Getting these six areas right will help your team introduce liquid cooling safely, support high-density systems and avoid expensive facility or maintenance problems.
Calculate the heat output of processors and high-performance computing systems to identify where liquid cooling is required.
Assess power density across NVLink-connected GPU systems before selecting the cooling equipment.
Check water, power, drainage and space requirements across the existing data centre infrastructure.
Choose direct-to-chip, rear-door or immersion designs around compatible high-density AI systems.
Define leak response and servicing alongside infrastructure monitoring and staff procedures.
Plan cooling capacity for denser GPU systems and future composable infrastructure.
Get a clear recommendation for your network
We work with your facilities, infrastructure and operations teams to determine whether liquid cooling is required, whether the site can support it and how it can be introduced safely. The result is a clear view of facility changes, cooling design, operational responsibilities and future capacity.
We review space, water quality, drainage, structure, access, pipe routes and heat rejection requirements before deployment.
We assess processor, server and rack heat output, workload duration and expected growth so the design targets the right equipment.
We compare direct-to-chip, rear-door and immersion designs, including coolant distribution units, compatibility and failure containment.
We review supply, distribution, backup power, protection and expected growth alongside the proposed cooling architecture.
We assess isolation, redundancy, monitoring, alarms, maintenance access, rollback procedures and team responsibilities.
We review vendor roadmaps, higher-density systems, pipe and plant capacity, and expansion space to avoid repeated redesign.
We turn the assessment findings into practical deliverables your facilities, infrastructure and procurement teams can use to plan and approve a safe liquid cooling deployment.
A summary of heat loads, facility readiness, power, water, drainage, operational risks and required changes.
A proposed architecture covering the cooling method, distribution, heat rejection, monitoring, isolation and resilience.
Suitable direct-to-chip, rear-door or immersion options selected around equipment and facility requirements.
A defined list of cooling equipment, controls, pipework, accessories, installation needs and support.
A phased plan covering facility preparation, installation, testing, commissioning, migration and operational handover.
Continued support with maintenance, monitoring, expansion, upgrades, vendor coordination and future rack-density changes.
We’re trusted by IT teams planning high-density compute, AI and data centre infrastructure. Our consultants help you assess and deploy liquid cooling solutions, with practical support across thermal requirements, compatibility, integration, resilience and lifecycle planning.
Liquid Cooling
Tell us about your current infrastructure, operational challenges and project requirements. We’ll review compatibility, integration and support needs, then identify the most suitable route forward.
We help you compare liquid cooling approaches, balancing rack density, heat load, facility requirements, monitoring, serviceability, support and operational fit.
We match platform capabilities, infrastructure requirements and service needs to your environment, workloads and operational priorities.
We help you define suitable warranties, support coverage, subscriptions and professional services for your operating model.
We assess existing infrastructure, software, facilities, data sources and workflows to ensure each element works together effectively.
We help you plan implementation, migration, support and future upgrades across the full solution lifecycle.
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Speak to our experts about selecting, integrating or deploying liquid cooling for high-density infrastructure.
If you're assessing liquid cooling, these categories cover the high-density compute, rack, storage and networking platforms most likely to influence thermal demand and cooling design.
High-density accelerated systems that can exceed the practical limits of conventional air cooling and drive requirements for direct-to-chip or other liquid cooling approaches.
Browse platformsRack platforms whose processor density, chassis design and deployment scale determine whether liquid cooling is appropriate beyond dedicated GPU systems.
Browse platformsPerformance-focused storage infrastructure that contributes to rack power and thermal load when deployed alongside dense compute in high-throughput environments.
Browse platformsHigh-speed switches and interconnects that form part of dense AI racks and must be included in complete rack-level power, airflow and cooling calculations.
Browse platformsLiquid cooling forms part of a wider high-density compute, data centre, and AI infrastructure strategy.
The related solutions below connect advanced thermal management with the compute platforms and infrastructure required for demanding workloads.
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Explore Data Centre Infrastructure ›Purpose-built AI infrastructure combining accelerated compute, high-performance networking, storage, cooling, and platform expertise for demanding AI workloads.
Explore AI Infrastructure ›Enterprise compute platforms supporting business applications, virtualisation, private cloud, and infrastructure refresh with resilient performance.
Explore Enterprise Compute ›Liquid cooling is suitable when your high-density equipment creates heat loads that air cooling cannot manage efficiently within the available space.
The decision depends on both the servers you plan to deploy and the facility supporting them. We assess compute demand, current cooling and operational readiness before recommending a route. Book a liquid cooling suitability assessment.
Direct-to-chip cooling targets the hottest components, while immersion cooling places compatible equipment in fluid to remove heat across more of the system.
Direct-to-chip designs often fit more easily into an existing data centre. Immersion can support greater density, but it changes how your team installs, handles and maintains equipment, making the wider operating model an important part of the decision.
Yes, liquid cooling can handle the highest heat loads while your existing air cooling continues to manage the remaining equipment and room.
This hybrid approach can reduce facility change while supporting denser systems. The remaining air load still needs to be calculated properly, otherwise the new design may solve one hotspot while leaving another part of your environment constrained.
Your servers, racks, coolant system, heat rejection, controls and maintenance processes all need to work together as one supported design.
Server compatibility alone does not confirm that your facility is ready. We review the full cooling path and support requirements before equipment selection. Book a liquid cooling compatibility and facility assessment.
Liquid cooling can create capacity for high-performance infrastructure, improve thermal stability and reduce the space required compared with lower-density designs.
For your IT team, this provides a clearer route to supporting AI or accelerated compute growth. The business value depends on whether the extra capacity, space and energy benefits justify changes to your facility and operating processes.
Yes, we can assess site readiness, define required facility changes and align a phased introduction with your upcoming infrastructure refreshes.
This helps you avoid major changes before the demand exists and reduces disruption during implementation. Book a liquid cooling planning consultation to define the first deployment, future expansion and responsibilities across IT and facilities.
