Revolutionizing Alibaba Cloud with InnoChill: Single-Phase Immersion Cooling for AI & Big Data


Posted June 3, 2025 by innochill

Discover how InnoChill’s single-phase immersion cooling enhances Alibaba Cloud’s data centers with superior efficiency, zero water usage, and optimized performance for AI and big data. Ideal for high-density GPU racks and carbon-neutral operations.

 
🌐 Enhancing Alibaba Cloud Data Centers with InnoChill Single-Phase Immersion Cooling
Optimizing Performance, Efficiency, and Sustainability in AI-Powered Infrastructure

1. 🌩 The Cooling Challenge: Alibaba Cloud’s AI-Driven Infrastructure
As China’s leading cloud provider and a global tech innovator, Alibaba Cloud operates massive, high-density data centers that support:
AI & Machine Learning Workloads: Utilizing custom processors and high-performance GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA A100).
Big Data Analytics & HPC: Continuous, high-throughput computing demands.
Sustainability Goals: Aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030, including reduced water use.
🔧 Traditional Cooling Limitations:
Air cooling fails above 50kW/rack loads.
Water-based systems raise O&M costs and pose environmental risks.
Two-phase immersion cooling requires expensive custom hardware.

2. 🚫 Why Traditional Cooling Falls Short
Issue Air Cooling Water Cooling Two-Phase Immersion
Max Rack Power Density ~30 kW ~40-60 kW >100 kW
Water Consumption High Very High Zero
Hardware Compatibility Standard Standard Requires sealed systems
Complexity Medium High Very High
Environmental Impact High CO₂ + water use High O&M Complex fluid handling

3. ✅ InnoChill: Alibaba Cloud’s Ideal Cooling Partner
InnoChill Single-Phase Immersion Cooling directly immerses hardware in a non-conductive, environmentally friendly dielectric liquid — delivering transformative benefits:
🔋 50% more energy-efficient than traditional air cooling.
💧 Zero water usage, aligning with Alibaba’s carbon-neutral roadmap.
🧠 Optimized for AI and custom chipsets, ensuring stable thermal performance.
🛡️ Reduced failure rates caused by thermal stress and fan-related vibration.

4. 🔧 Technical Specifications for Alibaba Cloud Deployments
Parameter InnoChill Specification
Fluid Type Single-phase dielectric coolant
Thermal Conductivity 0.15 – 0.25 W/m·K
Dielectric Strength >30 kV/mm
Cooling Efficiency 50% > air cooling
Max Rack Power Density >100 kW
PUE 1.03 or lower
Water Usage Zero

5. 📊 Case Study: Alibaba Cloud AI Division
Challenge:
High-density AI and GPU clusters (50+ kW per rack) overwhelmed existing cooling systems.
Solution:
InnoChill single-phase immersion cooling was deployed across targeted racks supporting AI workloads.
Results:
📉 PUE reduced from 1.4 to 1.05
⚡ 45% cooling energy savings
🧠 Stable GPU/CPU temperatures under continuous AI model training
Outcome:
Alibaba Cloud expanded InnoChill deployments across its hyperscale data centers.

6. 🆚 InnoChill vs. Competitor Cooling Technologies
Feature InnoChill Single-Phase Two-Phase Immersion Traditional Air
Thermal Conductivity Medium High Low
Water Usage Zero Zero High
Hardware Compatibility Standard CPUs/GPUs Requires sealed systems Standard
PUE 1.03 – 1.1 1.02 – 1.05 1.3 – 2.0
Fluid Maintenance Low High N/A
CAPEX/OPEX Lower High Medium

7. 🌱 Why Alibaba Cloud Chooses InnoChill
✔ Sustainability First: Zero water cooling meets ESG and carbon goals
✔ AI-Ready Performance: Supports NVIDIA A100, custom AI processors, and big data engines
✔ Cost Optimization: Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) vs. two-phase systems
✔ Scalability: Rapid deployment without custom-sealed hardware

8. 🚀 Future-Ready Cooling with InnoChill
As Alibaba Cloud scales its AI and data services, InnoChill delivers:
⚙️ Improved energy efficiency
🌍 Net-zero water consumption
💡 Sustainable AI and cloud growth

📩 Contact InnoChill Today
To explore how InnoChill’s next-generation immersion cooling can transform your cloud infrastructure, get in touch:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +86-135-4070-2776
🏢 Address:
Room 2908, Unit 3, Building 3, No. 388 Xishun Street, Huazhaobi,
Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, China
🌐 Website: www.innochill.com
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Last Updated June 3, 2025