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About Coolblock
Who we are:
COOLBLOCK is an innovative company based in Greece, specializing in advanced cooling solutions for data centers. They focus on creating sustainable, efficient, and modular cooling systems using state-of-the-art liquid immersion technology. The company is committed to reducing the environmental impact of data centers while enhancing their operational efficiency.
What we do:
COOLBLOCK provides cutting-edge liquid immersion cooling solutions that significantly reduce energy consumption and operational costs for data centers. Their technology aims to revolutionize data center operations by offering more efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective cooling methods compared to traditional air-cooling systems.#
What We Offer:
COOLBLOCK offers a range of products designed to meet the varying needs of data centers, from edge computing to large-scale cloud providers. Their products include Archimedes, Athena, and Encapsula, each tailored for different operational scales and environments.
Products and Their Specifications
1. Archimedes: Indoor Modular Solution
Ideal for: Large-scale data centers requiring efficient indoor cooling solutions.
Benefits:
- Achieve PUE < 1.03
- Reduce IT failures by 60%
- Increase hardware lifespan by 30%
- Modular scalability
- Significant reduction in cooling costs
- Zero water waste and zero noise
Technical Specs:
- Heat Dissipation Capacity: 50 to 100 kW
- IT Gear Capacity: 20U to 44U
- Power Consumption: 750W to 1500W
- Dimensions: 135 (L) x 85 (W) x 122 (H) cm
2. Athena: Outdoor Solution
Ideal for: Telco carriers or edge computing innovators needing dense computational resources close to the field.
Benefits:
- Reduce IT failures by 60%
- Increase hardware lifespan by 30%
- Autonomous installation in any location
- Reduce cooling costs by 95%
- High compute density up to 10 kW
- Ready for operation in various environments without special infrastructure
Technical Specs:
- Heat Dissipation Capacity: 5 kW (outdoor), 6.7 kW (indoor)
- IT Gear Capacity: 10U
- Dimensions: 180 (L) x 90 (W) x 1300 (H) cm
3. Encapsula: Edge Cooling Solution
Ideal for: Edge installations and remote locations requiring reliable and efficient cooling.
Benefits:
- Small footprint with significant impact
- Minimal maintenance, maximizing uptime
- Durable in various outdoor conditions
- Suitable for remote locations
- Universal power solution
- Specialized cooling for sensitive equipment
- Independent and autonomous operation
- Quick and easy installation
Data Centers
What Data Centers Are:
Data centers are facilities used for storing, processing, and managing data. They are essential for providing high-speed connectivity, uninterrupted operations, cost-effectiveness, security, and mitigated risks.
Importance of Data Centers:
- Data centers support almost all computational processes, networks, and storage needs in our digital lives.
- With the exponential growth of data, data centers are crucial for managing and processing large volumes of information efficiently.
Challenges Faced by Data Centers:
- Increasing power demands, latency, and density requirements.
- More space footprint, higher costs, and a growing carbon footprint.
- Environmental impact due to high energy consumption, particularly for cooling.
Technology and Processes
Environmental Impact of Traditional Data Centers:
- Traditional air-cooled data centers are energy-intensive, with cooling accounting for a significant portion of the total energy consumption.
- Building data centers in remote, cold locations can help with cooling but increases latency and operational complexity.
COOLBLOCK's Solutions
COOLBLOCK addresses these challenges with its innovative cooling technology that combines efficiency, sustainability, and flexibility.
Key Features and Benefits
1. Liquid Immersion Cooling Technology:
- Single-Phase Immersion Cooling: Data centers support almost all computational processes, networks, and storage needs in our digital lives.
- Heat Conductivity: Poseidon Liquid Coolant has a high thermal conductivity, transferring heat much more efficiently than air (1,400 times better).
2. Poseidon Liquid Coolant:
- Dielectric Properties: Conducts heat without conducting electricity, making it safe for electrical components.
- Longevity: Lasts up to 20 years, reducing the need for frequent replacement.
- Biocompatibility: Safe for skin contact and environmentally friendly.
- Enhanced Hardware Longevity: Protects against heat shocks and oxidation, increasing hardware lifespan by up to 30%.
3. Efficiency and Sustainability:
- PUE < 1.03: COOLBLOCK's systems achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.03, significantly more efficient than traditional air-cooled data centers (PUE of 1.5-1.7).
- Reduced Energy Consumption: Up to 95% reduction in cooling energy costs.
- Zero Water Waste: Closed-loop cooling system avoids water consumption and prevents corrosion.
4. Modularity and Scalability:
- Flexible Expansion: Start with a single unit and scale up as needed without interrupting existing operations.
- Autonomous Installation: Can be installed in various environments, both indoors and outdoors, without special infrastructure requirements.
5. Automation and Monitoring:
- Remote Management: Advanced systems for temperature and flow monitoring, providing real-time control and adjustments.
- Machine Learning and AI: These technologies can be integrated to optimize cooling operations and minimize costs automatically.
Summary
COOLBLOCK is at the forefront of data center cooling innovation, offering efficient, sustainable, and modular solutions through their Archimedes, Athena, and Atlantis products. Their use of liquid immersion cooling technology and biodegradable coolants not only enhances the performance and longevity of IT hardware but also significantly reduces operational costs and environmental impact.