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Artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are driving extreme heat densities that traditional cooling cannot handle alone. Direct liquid cooling offers unmatched cooling efficiency for these workloads. It also introduces several technical considerations across specification, installation, and operation.

Motivair by Schneider Electric supports operators through each phase of the DLC journey. Below are three of the most important focus areas to ensure reliable performance.

1. Material compatibility matters

In liquid cooling systems, incompatible metals can trigger galvanic corrosion and create debris that clogs cold plates. Motivair helps teams identify materials with the right electrochemical properties and supports coolant quality management to protect IT components over time.

2. Balancing liquid and air cooling

Many AI environments deploy liquid-cooled IT alongside air-cooled systems. There are trade-offs between energy efficiency and upfront capital cost. Motivair works with operators to evaluate total cost of ownership and build hybrid cooling strategies that scale with future compute needs.

3. Direct coupling requires vendor alignment

DLC connects server hardware and cooling systems in new ways. Warranty requirements, pressure and flow standards, and GPU load variations require clarity among all vendors. Motivair’s integration expertise and role within Schneider Electric help streamline communication and ensure consistent operational expectations.

DLC helps unlock the next era of compute performance. Addressing these considerations early creates stability, efficiency, and long-term reliability at scale.

For a deeper breakdown of challenges and best practices, explore Schneider Electric’s full research: Direct Liquid Cooling System Challenges in Data Centers