EngineRoom.io
HYDRA Liquid Immersion Server Modules
2022
Concept, Development, Prototyping + Production
EngineRoom.io
Reinventing the Data Centre: Supercharge HPC performance with HYDRA Liquid Immersion Cooling
The advent of liquid immersion server modules is revolutionising the realm of high performance computing. HYDRA is a revolutionary liquid immersion cooling system for high-performance data centres, designed to reduce energy consumption, footprint + noise. Its purpose is to provide a highly efficient cooling solution that is capable of effectively cooling the next generation of high performance, high power computer processors driving generative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Within the HYDRA modules, servers are immersed in a non-conductive, non-combustible, and human-friendly fluid. By eliminating traditional air cooling methods, such as fans and heat sinks, these modules ensure efficient heat dissipation, reduced energy consumption, enabling hardware performance maximisation. The liquid immersion technique allows for higher server densities, enabling more computing power to be packed within a smaller physical footprint. The absence of moving parts greatly reduces noise levels, enhancing the overall user experience, and reducing complexity in maintenance. The HYDRA liquid immersion server modules represent a significant breakthrough in data centre technology, paving the way for faster, cooler, and more sustainable computing systems.
Design Challenge
A mission to discover a solution 1200 times better than existing air-based solutions
The design challenge posed to D+I by EngineRoom centred on creating a cutting-edge, energy-efficient, and highly reliable liquid immersion cooling solution for critical IT workloads. The brief required a design that facilitated easy installation and maintenance across various environments, while optimising server performance and minimising energy consumption. EngineRoom's vision for the HYDRA Liquid Immersion Module sought to not only overcome the limitations of traditional air-cooled systems but also revolutionise the data centre cooling landscape through a sustainable and versatile solution, complemented by a sci-fi inspired design language representative of the next-generation technology within.
Save 90% in cooling opex
Re-use waste heat
Reduce facilty capex by upto 35%
Reduce facility footprint by up to 20%
20% increase in IT h/w performance
Design Solution
Designed, Engineered + Manufactured in Australia for high performance, high density computing
D+I and EngineRoom collaborated closely, refining the HYDRA concept through iterative design stages, prototyping, and testing. By submerging servers in non-conductive fluid, the system overcame environmental limitations, reduced energy consumption, and improved server performance. We addressed roadblocks such as material compatibility and fluid circulation optimisation with creative engineering solutions. The design facilitates easy installation and maintenance, as well as compatibility with standard servers, FPGAs, and GPUs. The final design embodies a sustainable, efficient, and versatile cooling solution, enhanced by a striking sci-fi inspired design language that highlights the advanced technology within and reflects the brand's forward-thinking approach.
The HYDRA Liquid Immersion Module creates significant commercial, environmental, and societal impact. Its energy-efficient design lowers operational costs for clients, enhances server performance, and improves end-users' experiences. By reducing energy consumption by up to 50%, HYDRA directly addresses the environmental challenges our society has placed on the planet through our increasing need for and consumption of data.
Giving Data Centres the potential to reduce energy consumption by up to 50% + the ability to deploy up to 100kW IT per Rack
