Cooling the Future
Hybrid Strategies for Energy-Efficient HPC Data Centers
Unlock the Next Era of Data Center Cooling
High-performance computing (HPC) and AI workloads are pushing data centers to their limits. With rack power exceeding 100kW, traditional air cooling can no longer keep up. The future is hybrid cooling—a flexible blend of air and liquid technologies that balances performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
What You’ll Learn in This Whitepaper
- How Hybrid Cooling Works:
Combining air and direct liquid cooling (DLC) for flexible, scalable deployments. - DLC Technologies:
Who’s leading, who’s lagging, and why single-phase DTC is the industry’s preferred method. - Retrofit vs. Greenfield:
Pros and cons of hybrid cooling in existing facilities vs. new builds. - CDUs – The Brains Behind DLC:
Why Cooling Distribution Units are critical to system intelligence and resilience. - Best Practices for DLC:
From CFD modeling to material selection, ensure reliable, efficient designs. - Introducing CAF:
Our groundbreaking Composite AisleFrame system—a greener, scalable infrastructure solution. - Path to Sustainability:
How hybrid cooling helps lower TCO while meeting environmental goals
Why it Matters
Hybrid cooling isn’t a trend—it’s the new normal for AI-driven data centers. Whether you’re retrofitting a brownfield facility or designing a greenfield build, hybrid strategies provide a clear path to efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
About Subzero Engineering
For over 20 years, Subzero Engineering has led the industry in data center containment and efficiency solutions. From CFD modeling to innovative infrastructure like our Composite AisleFrame, we deliver sustainable, future-proof strategies for mission-critical environments.