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• Monitoring and Control Systems: for temperature, flow rate and leak detection.
Crucially, Steve notes that liquid cooling does not eliminate traditional cooling entirely:“ Liquid cooling does not eliminate the need for air cooling. Approximately 20-30 % of the thermal load may still require air-based cooling for components like power supplies and memory.”
This hybrid approach adds complexity but ensures that all server components receive appropriate thermal management.

“CLOSED LOOP LIQUID-COOLING SYSTEMS USE MUCH LESS WATER THAN TRADITIONAL COOLING”

STEVE CARLINI, CHIEF ADVOCATE FOR DATA CENTRE AND AI, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
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