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Long held assumptions around optimal data center temperatures are being challenged, with next generation systems and evolving workload demands pushing operators to rethink traditional cooling thresholds. Technologies enabling higher operating temperatures, combined with growing pressure to optimize energy use, are shifting the conversation. This session explores the potential emergence of a more dynamic, efficiency driven approach to thermal management, going beyond just keeping equipment cool. This episode will discuss:
- How higher temperature liquid cooling systems, including warm water approaches, are reshaping the role of chillers
- The gap between manufacturer guidelines and real world operating temperatures
- Whether different components within systems can safely operate at varied temperature thresholds
- Reframing overcooling vs undercooling through the lens of energy pricing, vendor warranty and industry guidance
