UNICOM Engineering and GRC extended their partnership to enhance immersion cooling solution offerings for AI data centers.
UNICOM Engineering has partnered with Green Revolution Cooling (GRC) to deliver advanced immersion cooling solutions that address the escalating demands of modern data centers. This collaboration combines UNICOM Engineering's server expertise with GRC's industry-leading single-phase immersion cooling technology, establishing new standards for reliability and efficiency in data center operations. The partnership centers on the GRC ICEraQ SX immersion cooling system supporting UNICOM Engineering's immersion-ready XE9680-IR server, a comprehensive solution for high-performance computing environments.
The XE9680-IR is an HGX 8-Way GPU platform designed to support demanding AI/ML/DL workloads. The server is engineered with support for two 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, each with up to 64 cores, and eight NVIDIA H100 or H200 700W SXM5 GPUs interconnected by four NVLink switch chips. The architecture includes up to 8TB of DDR5 4800MT/s memory, dual-port 100GbE network connectivity, and redundant 2400W power supplies. An optimized thermal design ensures superior heat dissipation in liquid immersion while maintaining flexibility to customize configurations for specific workload requirements.
The GRC ICEraQ SX immersion cooling system sets new data center cooling efficiency standards, supported by GRC's proven track record of over 14 years operating the industry's longest-running immersion-cooled data center. Supporting up to 100 kW of computing power per rack, the ICEraQ SX features redundant pumps and control systems, integrated cable management and service bars for ease of service, and advanced monitoring controls. A single Cooling Distribution Unit can efficiently support multiple racks, managing up to four immersion tanks for optimal resource utilization.
According to Rusty Cone, General Manager at UNICOM Engineering, "Since 2019, UNICOM Engineering and GRC have collaborated with Dell Technologies to bring immersion-cooled servers to market. The XE9680-IR is the latest in a long line of immersion-ready servers that bring the value of immersion cooling to data center operators worldwide." Peter Poulin, CEO at GRC, stated that "The combination of UNICOM Engineering's XE9680-IR with GRC's proven immersion cooling technology represents a significant advancement in data center infrastructure. This collaboration delivers a solution that maximizes performance and addresses critical sustainability objectives." Key advantages include exceptional reliability with demonstrated server failure rates lower than air-cooled servers, and both partners maintain ISO 9001 certification.
GRC and UNICOM Engineering's global manufacturing capabilities strengthen the partnership, ensuring a resilient supply chain that can efficiently meet customer demand worldwide. All server solutions undergo comprehensive testing and qualification for optimal performance and reliability. Together, they remain committed to delivering solutions that enable businesses to achieve their computing objectives while maintaining energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.