LG CNS Partners with Naver Cloud to Deploy Liquid Cooling for AI Data Centers

LG CNS is taking a significant step towards building next-generation data center infrastructure by partnering with Naver Cloud to implement advanced liquid cooling technology. The collaboration focuses on deploying Direct-to-Chip (DTC) liquid cooling, a method that involves attaching cooling plates directly to GPU chips, within the Samseong data center.

This strategic initiative is designed to support the burgeoning demand for high-performance Artificial Intelligence services. As generative AI models become more sophisticated and widely adopted, the power consumption and heat output from high-performance Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have escalated dramatically. Traditional air-cooling methods are proving insufficient to manage this intense thermal load, necessitating the adoption of more efficient cooling solutions.

The DTC liquid cooling approach utilizes the superior heat transfer properties of liquids to efficiently manage the heat generated by densely packed GPU servers. LG CNS, which already manages the operations of the Samseong data center through a colocation agreement with Naver Cloud, is proactively integrating this cutting-edge technology. This preemptive implementation aims to establish a robust foundation for future AI services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in the face of rapidly evolving technological demands.