The new OVHcloud Smart Datacenter combines industrial designs with AI capabilities, reducing both energy and water consumption while enabling data centers to intelligently respond to their environmental conditions.
OVHcloud, a European cloud provider, introduces a new generation of cooling technology for data centers. This new solution, integrated into the OVHcloud Smart Datacenter, promises significant improvements in both energy consumption and water conservation, marking an important step toward more sustainable cloud management.
Smart Cooling
The most notable feature of the new technology is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize the cooling process. The AI collects real-time data from sensors installed in the cooling modules and racks.
This data is used to automatically adjust cooling based on server workload and environmental conditions. This results in a significant reduction in energy consumption, with a 50 percent saving in electricity used for cooling.
Lower Water Consumption
Additionally, the technology utilizes a hydraulic system that reduces water consumption by 30 percent. This is achieved by implementing a closed water circuit, where each server receives the appropriate water flow rate based on its cooling requirements. Unlike traditional systems, the new cooling solution does not include a recirculation loop, which simplifies the infrastructure and reduces maintenance costs.
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The new Smart Dry Cooler on the exterior of the data center is more compact and efficient than previous models, making the overall cooling even more sustainable.
Thanks to the application of AI, the system can also respond to external factors such as noise restrictions or water scarcity, making it not only energy-efficient but also better equipped to adapt to changing conditions.