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Pushing The Limits Of Liquid Cooling And Future-Proofing Thermal Strategy

Data Center Knowledges, Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

The shift to liquid-cooled, high-density AI infrastructure demands architectural overhauls.

AI is radically reshaping data center infrastructure. As next-gen AI accelerators push rack densities beyond 100 kW and, in some cases, up to 600 kW, traditional cooling and power systems are reaching their limits. This surge in demand is driving a rapid shift toward liquid cooling. According to ABI Research, liquid cooling is on track to be the fastest-growing segment within the data center cooling market, with a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate of 20%.

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