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Client Overview
The University of Cambridge, a world-renowned institution, required a modern data center to support its academic, research, and administrative computing needs. The West Cambridge Data Centre (WCDC) was designed to accommodate a diverse range of IT workloads from various university departments, including High-Performance Computing (HPC), administrative services, and assessment processing.
The Solution
The University of Cambridge opted for a hybrid ‘chilled water’ cooling system, a groundbreaking approach that provides ‘100% free’ cooling and eliminates the need for conventional chillers. This system supports:
Cooling Innovation: USystems' ColdLogik CL20 RDHx
- Hybrid dry cooling twers with N+1 redundancy, ensuring continuous operation.
- Rear-door cooling units designed for high-density IT racks, optimizing airflow efficiency.
- Modular CRAH cooling solutions to maintain stable temperature control for low-density workloads.
- Intelligent monitoring and power-efficient cooling strategies to improve energy utilization.
Cooling Innovation: CRAH Cooling Solutions
- Low-density IT loads using hot-aisle containment combined with CRAH (Computer Room Air Handler) cooling.
- High-density workloads through back-of-rack cooling solutions, ensuring effective heat dissipation.
- A highly efficient indirect evaporative cooling approach, reducing overall cooling energy requirements.
Implementation & Results
The hybrid cooling system at WCDC sets a benchmark for energy-efficient data center design in the education sector, showcasing a pioneering approach to sustainable IT infrastructure.
Conclusion
The West Cambridge Data Centre has successfully implemented a cutting-edge cooling system that balances efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. With a hybrid approach combining free cooling, rear-door cooling, and indirect evaporative techniques, the facility is well-equipped to support the University of Cambridge’s future IT demands while maintaining low operational costs.
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