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Intel Embraces Oil Immersion Cooling For Servers
1sockchuck writes "Intel has just concluded a year-long test in which it immersed servers in an oil bath, and has affirmed that the technology is highly efficient and safe for servers. The chipmaker is now working on reference designs, heat sinks and boards that are optimized for immersion cooling. 'We're evaluating how (immersion cooling) can change the way data centers are designed and operated,' said Mike Patterson, senior power and thermal architect at Intel. 'I think it will catch on. It's going to be a slow progression, but it will start in high-performance computing.' Intel's test used technology from Green Revolution Cooling, which says its design eliminates the need for raised flooring, CRAC units or chillers. Other players in immersion cooling include Iceotope and Hardcore (now LiquiCool)."
Is it really a good idea to put computers and hydrocarbons that closely together?
What if there's a fire?
...but if you put the server room near the cafeteria, you can make fries too.
I welcome our new UK computing overlords.
Have gnu, will travel.
Are you suggesting someone waste beer on cooling a server? You should be in prison.
Have you ever worked at a company where middle management could not have used daily bunches of fries with extra laxatives?
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No, he's suggesting beer should be earmarked as 'high performance server coolant', the keg as a 'coolant storage reservoir' and the tap as a 'used coolant bleedoff valve', the latter to be placed in the bofh's office next to the coffee machine.
And now you have eleven posters of Tesla in your office?
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