Dell Technologies continues to solidify its position as a leader in the AI space, pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions. With the introduction of next-generation hardware and cooling advancements, Dell is not just keeping pace with industry demands, but driving the change that shapes the future of AI infrastructure.
Evolving Air-Cooled Servers for Higher Performance
Dell’s PowerEdge XE9680 air-cooled server has offset the standard for high-performance AI infrastructure. Now, this model has evolved into an even more advanced PowerEdge XE9780 and XE9785. Equipped to handle the increasing complexity of AI model training and implementation, these servers utilize Intel, AMD and NVIDIA processors, and provide unmatched GPU acceleration for faster results. Their seamless integration into existing air-cooled environments ensures organizations can upgrade without heavy investments in new infrastructure. This transition reflects Dell’s commitment to simplify enterprise AI adoption while delivering superior performance.
Direct Liquid-Cooled Models Break New Ground
Taking innovation a step forward, Dell introduces the XE9780L and XE9785L, part of the company’s pioneering liquid-cooled, rack scale models. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, these systems harness liquid-to-chip cooling technology to reduce thermal strain and optimize power use. They support standard high-density architecture capable of housing up to 256 GPUs per rack or more with additional customization, maximizing computational capacity while minimizing their energy footprint. These advancements not only minimize operational costs but also contribute to a smaller carbon footprint, empowering enterprises to scale sustainably.
The modular architecture of these systems simplifies deployment and maintenance. Features like blind-mate coolant connections and disaggregated power management offer remarkable flexibility and ease of use, making the XE9780L and XE9785L ideal for AI-heavy industries like healthcare, manufacturing and financial services.
Dell Tackles AI Energy Consumption with Cutting-Edge Innovation
With AI infrastructure becoming increasingly essential to various industries, the balance between energy consumption and high performance has become a critical challenge for modern data centers. Dell is addressing this by adding the groundbreaking Dell PowerCool Enclosed Rear Door Heat Exchanger (eRDHx) and Dell Integrated Rack Controller (IRC) to its portfolio.
Revolutionizing Cooling Efficiency
The PowerCool eRDHx delivers up to a 60% reduction in cooling energy use compared to standard solutions, paving the way for energy-efficient AI operations. Dell’s integrated racks with advanced eRDHx technology allow customers to deploy more AI infrastructure without increasing energy costs. This self-contained system captures 100% of IT heat generated, using warmer water (32°–36°C) to dissipate heat, significantly reducing reliance on energy-intensive chillers. With the eRDHx, organizations can deploy up to 16% more racks of dense compute without increasing overall power consumption.
Designed for the modular, OCP standards-based IR7000 rack, the PowerCool Enclosed Rear Door Heat Exchanger enhances long-term value with compatibility across hardware generations.
Hot-swappable fans, self-contained airflow, centralized thermal monitoring, and turnkey deployment through the Integrated Rack Scalable Systems program allow seamless integration and effortless maintenance, minimizing system downtime.
Smarter, Safer Operations
The Integrated Rack Controller (IRC) is a powerful extension of OpenManage Enterprise (OME), enhancing rack scale visibility of leak detection. With new advancements in OME, organizations can now gain greater insight into both Dell and partner cooling technologies. This allows them to have both best-in-class liquid cooled hardware and integrated, intelligent management. This intelligent coordination ensures a smarter, more secure cooling ecosystem supporting mission-critical AI workloads.
With decades of expertise in cooling technology, Dell’s forward-thinking approach empowers businesses to scale AI infrastructure efficiently while aligning with sustainability goals. Learn more about how Dell is redefining what’s possible for AI operations and energy efficiency.
Driving Success Through the Dell AI Factory
These innovations are the infrastructure cornerstones of the Dell AI Factory, an approach designed to streamline the deployment, management and scalability of AI solutions. By offering purpose-built infrastructure that accelerates time-to-insights, Dell empowers industries to harness AI’s potential with confidence. Whether training large-scale models, fine-tuning AI algorithms, or scaling operations across global data centers, Dell’s infrastructure ensures reliability and efficiency at every step.
Leading the AI Revolution Across Industries
With these groundbreaking advancements, Dell continues to lead in industries like financial services, life sciences and advanced research. By addressing the twin challenges of sustainability and performance, Dell is a forward-thinking partner in the AI-driven transformation of business and society.
Dell Technologies is not just meeting the demands of AI, it’s shaping the future of the industry. With a bold focus on innovation and sustainability, Dell is empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of AI while creating a more efficient, eco-friendly world. Click here to learn more.
