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Powering such massive compute units requires advanced cooling solutions. The data center employs liquid cooling, a method started by Cerebrus in 2017, where water is circulated through specialized systems to extract heat efficiently. The infrastructure includes a 6,000-ton chiller plant that maintains optimal temperatures and humidity levels.
Billy, the COO of Scale Data Centers, detailed the cooling process. Water is chilled to about 42°C before being circulated through heat exchangers, where it's warmed to approximately 70°C before reaching the wafers. Maintaining this temperature differential is crucial to prevent moisture buildup—an essential factor in keeping the electronics reliable and safe.