At its annual global innovation event, Tech World 2024, Lenovo made headlines by unveiling its groundbreaking ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune – a 6th generation vertical liquid cooling system designed to revolutionize computing for Generative AI. This innovation marks a significant leap in efficiency, promising to reduce data center power consumption by up to 40%.
The Next Era of Lenovo Neptune Water Cooling Arrives to Efficiently Power NVIDIA Blackwell Platform and AI at Every Scale
Lenovo’s ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune is built on Lenovo’s renowned Neptune cooling technology and is tailored to support NVIDIA Blackwell and NVIDIA GB200 processors, allowing organizations to run trillion-parameter AI models while using less power. The company’s goal is to reshape the way data centers operate, moving away from traditional air conditioning and embracing liquid cooling to handle higher thermal densities, a critical need in today’s AI-driven world.
Collaboration with NVIDIA – Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage
During the event, Lenovo announced its collaboration with NVIDIA, unveiling Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA. Together, they introduced the ThinkSystem SC777 V4 Neptune, a system designed to bring NVIDIA Blackwell to enterprises. This system is a game-changer, empowering industries to handle the most advanced AI models within a compact and energy-efficient design.
Redefining Data Centers for the AI Era
As AI workloads grow increasingly complex, traditional data centers face challenges in maintaining efficiency. With ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune, Lenovo is pioneering a new data center design that eliminates the need for specialized air conditioning, enabling 100KW+ server racks to run efficiently with liquid cooling. This innovative approach not only enhances AI performance but also repurposes power for more efficient cooling, paving the way for greener and more sustainable data centers.
Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO of Lenovo, emphasized the company’s leadership in liquid cooling technology, stating, “For over a decade, Lenovo has pioneered liquid cooling innovations. With the ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune, we are unlocking a new era of data center efficiency, enabling AI advancements that will drive the future of computing.”
Key Features of ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune
1. 100% Liquid Cooling: The N1380 Neptune eliminates power-consuming fans, maximizing energy efficiency by using a revolutionary vertical liquid cooling system.
2. Scalable Design: Designed for standard 19-inch racks, the system provides scalability for businesses of all sizes, offering accelerated computing in a compact and open ecosystem.
3. Advanced Water Cooling: The system ensures 100% heat removal from critical components such as GPUs, memory, and storage, enhancing performance and reliability for AI workloads.
4. Eco-Friendly Cooling: Operating at water inlet temperatures up to 45°C, the system eliminates the need for additional chilling, enabling efficient heat reuse for building heating or adsorption chilling.
Empowering AI Innovation with NVIDIA Blackwell and GB200
Lenovo’s new ThinkSystem SC777 V4 Neptune system brings NVIDIA Blackwell to the enterprise, leveraging the advanced cooling technology of ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune. This system is designed for AI training, data processing, engineering, and design, enabling faster product launches, lower costs, and higher energy efficiency.
The innovative liquid cooling system ensures optimal performance by lowering the temperature of key components, making it ideal for running AI models with up to 10 trillion parameters. With NVIDIA AI Enterprise support, businesses can streamline AI deployment across cloud and on-premise environments.
A New Era for Data Centers and AI
The ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune is a cornerstone of Lenovo’s hybrid AI solutions, allowing businesses to build and scale AI with cutting-edge GPU resources and AI-driven systems management. Lenovo TruScale GPUaaS will soon offer on-demand GPU power, further enhancing the flexibility and scalability of AI applications in various industries.
Lenovo Neptune’s Legacy of Innovation
Lenovo’s Neptune™ liquid cooling technology has been a global leader for over a decade, with more than 40 patents to its name. By continuously refining its liquid cooling solutions, Lenovo has transformed how data centers operate, offering businesses the tools to handle the most demanding AI workloads efficiently and sustainably.
With the introduction of ThinkSystem N1380 Neptune, Lenovo is redefining data center standards, delivering the power and efficiency required to drive the next generation of AI innovations.
For more information on Lenovo’s hybrid AI solutions and the latest innovations in liquid cooling technology, visit Lenovo Tech World 2024 and explore the future of efficient, AI-driven computing.
