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Vertiv announced global launch of Vertiv Liquid Cooling Services to support AI data centres
Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , announced the launch of Vertiv Liquid Cooling Services . This offering provides customers with the tools to enhance system availability , improve efficiency , and navigate the evolving challenges of advanced liquid cooling systems with confidence . The offering is now globally available .
Vertiv Liquid Cooling Services leverages the Vertiv Global Services network , which provides project services , product support , testing and training for Vertiv ’ s portfolio of products . Backed by 240 + service centres , 3,500 + field engineers , and 190 + technical response specialists , Vertiv provides expert support across multiple regions .
Vertiv Liquid Cooling Services support and enhance the entire lifecycle of liquid cooled systems , from installation to fluid management and maintenance to digital services .
Vertiv has been delivering these services for more than a year to regional early adopters , refining best practices and gaining valuable insights that have now enabled the expansion of our liquid cooling service capabilities on a global scale . This experience brings a mature and proven approach , providing data centre operators worldwide with expert support based on real-world application and success .
AI workloads continue to reshape the data centre landscape , driving a significant increase in data centre rack densities , with 30 kW racks now becoming the standard and some reaching up to 120 kW or higher . Operators are facing increased heat loads , higher power densities , and the need for liquid cooling solutions to maintain operational continuity is in high demand .
“ The increasing reliance on liquid-cooled AI servers necessitates a comprehensive approach to lifecycle management ,” said Sean Graham , Research Director of Cloud and Data Centre at IDC .
“ Given the complexities inherent in these cooling ecosystems , a robust support programme is not merely advisable , but a best practice to ensure both system availability and long-term operational viability .”
Vertiv Liquid Cooling Services offering is focused on providing seamless integration of liquid cooling systems with IT equipment and adjacent infrastructure . It includes expert installation and commissioning , ongoing maintenance with special attention to fluid management , cleanliness , and preventing air from entering the system , key for system reliability .
Traditional maintenance practices are not enough for the complexities of liquid cooling systems supporting critical AI applications . This offering leverages Vertiv ’ s decades of industry experience and provides best-practices delivery of preventive and condition-based maintenance to provide reliable and efficient system performance and to maximise availability .
Vertiv Liquid Cooling Services include a full range of solutions designed to support AI-driven and high-performance computing environments , providing seamless integration , long-term reliability , and operational continuity .
Vertiv ’ s certified technicians and field engineers provide expert support at every stage , confirming that heat rejection systems and cooling loop fluid systems function optimally .
“ High-performance computing , HPC and AI are critical to business innovation and competitive advantage , making reliability and efficiency in supporting critical digital infrastructure more important than ever ,” said Ryan Jarvis , Vice President , Global Services Business at Vertiv .
“ As organisations continue to invest in AI-driven systems , they need robust liquid cooling solutions to protect their investment and to enable long-term performance .” p
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