A Closer Look: Supermicro DLC-2

We recently had a webinar taking a deeper dive into Supermicro's DLC-2, the next generation direct-liquid cooling solution. 

Joining our host, Michael Schulman, was Morris Ruan, Director of Product Management at Supermicro. They discussed its benefits, key components and the transition from air cooling to liquid cooling in data centers. 

Watch Now: Supermicro DLC-2: Your First Look at Next-Generation Data Center Liquid Cooling

Here were some key takeaways:

• DLC2 offers up to 40% power and water savings.
• Noise levels can be reduced to as low as 50 dB.
• The cooling system is designed from a data center perspective.
• Testing and validation are crucial before deployment.
• Supermicro provides integrated solutions from design to service.
• Managing complexity in data centers requires robust software.
• Future cooling solutions include hybrid cooling towers.
• TCO is a critical factor in deciding on liquid cooling.

Webinar Highlights:

Supermicro's DLC2: Quieter, More Efficient Data Centers

Morris: "we designed the whole system with more chips covered by the cold plates. "

Supermicro's cooling tower design

Morris: "this solution, which saves a lot of power, we can call it greener, that is a cooling tower design. "

DLC-2 and Data Center Building Block Solutions® (DCBBS)

Morris: "from the floor plan to the data center, entire data center management, not just the hardware, but also software."

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Watch the on-demand webinar: Supermicro DLC-2: Your First Look at Next-Generation Data Center Liquid Cooling

Additional Resources:

• Datasheet: Supermicro DLC-2
• Supermicro Liquid Cooling Solutions | DLC-2
• Datasheet: Supermicro Data Center Building Block Solutions® (DCBBS)
• Supermicro Webinar Channel