Environmental Impact Analysis of Air and Liquid Cooled Servers - Choosing the Right Cooling Technology
Open Compute Project via YouTube
Overview
Watch an 18-minute conference presentation exploring the environmental impact comparison between air and liquid-cooled server systems across different geographical locations. Learn how digital technologies and data centers have revolutionized various sectors, with initial server designs prioritizing compute performance and service life. Examine how increasing operational energy demands led to energy efficiency legislation, spurring the development of liquid cooling technologies. Understand the trade-offs between air and liquid cooling systems, considering their different material compositions and resource requirements. Discover how geographical location and setup influence the overall environmental impact, including embodied carbon and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, helping stakeholders make informed decisions about cooling technology selection for their data center operations.
Syllabus
Air or liquid cooled servers – the right product for the right place!
Taught by
Open Compute Project