ICEraQ™ Micro-Modular Rack-Based Immersion Cooling System Overview

This is the ICEraQ from GRC. The most powerful, efficient and cost-effective cooling solution for data centers.

When compared to traditional air cooling systems the ICEraQ is up to 95% more energy efficient, reduces energy costs by up to 50%, and lowers data center construction cost by up to 60%.

Here’s how the system works. Rack-based servers from OEMs such as Supermicro, Nvidia, Dell and others are vertically mounted in a horizontal rack filled with a special non-toxic, non-conductive coolant called ElectroSafe™, that has 1,200 times the heat capacity of air. This is what makes the system remarkably energy efficient. Heat produced by the servers is captured by the coolant as it circulates through the rack and the Coolant Distribution Unit. The CDU, which is 2N redundant, manages the coolant’s flow and temperature with pumps, filters, sensors, and heat exchangers. Finally, heat is removed from the coolant via a warm water loop from a cooling tower or dry cooler, enabling chiller-free cooling in any location and climate in the world.

Each ICEraQ holds up to 55U and provides virtually limitless cooling capacity of 100kW per rack. The building block of a CDU and up to four racks enables modular expansion – facilitating rapid deployment and easier capacity planning.

Traditional cooling systems require costly air conditioners, oversized generators, and raised floors. With GRC, no air conditioning or chillers are required. The power and backup infrastructure are downsized in proportion to the peak power reduction. As there is no complex airflow architecture, raised flooring and aisle containment are also not needed. Allowing you to build an ultra-efficient data center for up to 60% lower cost than traditional.

Studies have even shown the ICEraQ to improve reliability of hardware by protecting it from hotspots, dust, moisture, and oxidation.

To learn how GRC’s ICEraQ can work for you, visit us online at grcooling.com.