Vertiv, a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, has announced the expansion of its Vertiv™ Liebert® AFC chiller family. The new high-capacity models are designed to support the growing demands of AI and machine learning data centres across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa [EMEA]. The chillers deliver up to 2.2 MW of cooling capacity in a single frame. Offering the highest cooling capacity in the industry for its size.
Reducing Carbon Footprint
These low global warming potential [GWP] chillers are designed to reduce the carbon footprint. They have minimal installation and maintenance time, and cut costs for data centre operators. As AI and high-performance computing [HPC] deployments increase. Data centre operators are looking for more efficient cooling solutions that can handle the density of modern infrastructures while meeting regulatory requirements, such as the EU’s F-Gas Regulation.
“As the demand for AI and HPC deployments grows, customers are increasingly seeking solutions that provide higher cooling capacity within a compact footprint.” Stated George Hannah, senior global director for chilled water systems at Vertiv. “Our latest Liebert AFC low-GWP chillers reach up to 2.2 MW, in a form factor that significantly reduces the time, cost, and complexity of deploying these systems. This solution supports our commitment to environmental responsibility and compliance with the latest regulatory standards. It aligns with our objectives to continue our industry-leading expertise in air and liquid cooling applications.”
Vertiv™ Liebert® AFC offers up to 20% lower annual energy consumption compared to fixed screw solutions. The inverter-driven compressor allows for the reduction of energy consumption. In particular, the electrical power required during peaks, which in turn allows more power availability for the IT equipment. The innovative regulation algorithms offer accurate control of the fluid delivery temperature to the indoor units. This enhances cooling continuity and reliability. The unit is designed to operate with a more eco-friendly refrigerant R1234ze HFO. This allows data centre owners to comply with the EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573. Then it enables customers to support pressing sustainability goals.
For more information on the Vertiv™ Liebert® AFC or other Vertiv thermal management solutions, including direct-to-chip, immersion [coming soon in EMEA], rack, row, room, and heat-rejection technologies, visit Vertiv.com.
