EK Fluid Works X7000-RM: The Ultimate GPU-Dense Rackmount Server

FAQ for EK Fluid Works X7000-RM Rackmount Server

• What are the benefits of liquid cooling?

  Liquid cooling has many benefits with little to no drawbacks. It is substantially more efficient than air, allowing for higher component density. The improved cooling efficiency enables the CPU and GPUs to operate for extended periods at peak frequency, getting more work done in less time.

  For more information, visit the “Why Liquid Cooling” page to explore the finer details of water-cooling benefits.

• Is X7000-RM suitable for my workflow?

  EK Fluid Works X7000-RM Rackmount Servers are highly customizable and can be adapted to suit your particular workflow and tasks. They can be loaded with very high core count CPUs like the AMD Epyc 7713P, 2TB of ECC/REG DDR4 RAM, and up to seven server-grade GPUs (7x A100 possible). You won’t find them lacking computational horsepower, and all are kept at optimal operating temperatures thanks to EK's industry-acclaimed liquid cooling.

• What are the upgrade paths?

  You don't have to go for all the bells and whistles from the get-go. You can purchase a configuration upgrade at a later date. We provide pre-assembled, pre-filled, plug & play GPUs thanks to our industrial-grade dripless QDC. You can easily increase the computational and visualization power of your EK Fluid Works workstations as your workload expands.

• In the event of a component failure, how would the servicing be performed?

  In the unlikely event that one of the GPUs fails, it can be easily replaced with a pre-assembled and pre-filled GPU. You would simply disconnect the dripless QDC, remove the faulty GPU, insert the replacement GPU and reconnect the tubing. It is a straightforward and hassle-free affair.

  If there are any issues with the liquid cooling system, the entire liquid cooling module can be disconnected from the rest of the chassis and replaced with a fresh one within minutes, minimizing any potential downtime.

• Is liquid cooling safe and reliable?

  All the components and materials used in constructing our EK Fluid Works cooling systems are of the highest quality. All the tubing is made of automotive-grade EPDM resistant to considerably higher temperatures and degradation than it will ever experience in a desktop computer environment.

  Premium gaskets and high-purity aluminum are utilized to manufacture all the water blocks to ensure a long and leak-free service life.

• What systems are redundant?

  Industry-proven redundant Xylem D5 pumps are entrusted with pumping the coolant to all the vital components of the liquid cooling loop. Each Rackmount Server is equipped with two Xylem D5 pumps to ensure a constant flow of coolant if one of them fails.

  The servers are further supported by 3+1 80Plus Gold-rated, server-grade power supply units. They are constant-power, balanced load-sharing, and hot-swappable units. The server can suffer a complete failure of one of the PSUs and continue functioning nominally.