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Where To Go From Here: Getting Started
The evidence is clear: immersion cooling has evolved from an experimental technology to a proven alternative for high-density, energy-efficient data center operations. With demonstrated deployments spanning over 15 years and measurable benefits maximizing power and water efficiency, the question is no longer whether immersion cooling works, but whether it's right for your specific infrastructure challenges. Immediate Assessment Steps Begin by evaluating your current infrastructure against the key indicators outlined in this paper. Calculate your existing rack densities, cooling energy consumption, and projected growth requirements. Organizations approaching 20kW per rack or planning AI infrastructure deployments should prioritize immersion cooling evaluation. Similarly, facilities where cooling consumes more than 30% of total power usage present compelling economic cases for transition. Pilot Program Approach The most successful immersion cooling adoptions start with targeted pilot programs rather than wholesale infrastructure replacement. Identify a specific high-density workload or constrained facility area where immersion cooling's benefits can be demonstrated and measured. This approach allows organizations to develop operational expertise while building internal confidence in the technology.
To start you must evaluate your workloads and their thermal requirements, conduct an architectural review of your facility, and assess hardware compatibility for immersion
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