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Guides & Whitepapers.

In-depth engineering documentation and system architectures for distributed computing.

Whitepaper
AI Data Centre Design Playbook

A comprehensive guide to planning and building high-density facilities for AI workloads. Covers liquid cooling, power distribution, and floor loading.

Core Sections:

  • Calculating power requirements for H100/B200 clusters
  • Liquid cooling strategies: DLC vs. Immersion
  • Network topology for non-blocking throughput
Blueprint
H100/B200 Cluster Reference Architecture

Validated network and power topology for deploying 1024+ GPU clusters. Includes switch fabric diagrams and rack layouts.

Core Sections:

  • Power distribution schemes up to 100kW per rack
  • Non-blocking InfiniBand/RoCE network topologies
  • CDU and cooling loop design templates
Tool
TCO Calculator: On-Prem vs. Cloud

Interactive spreadsheet to model the 3-year total cost of ownership for training clusters. Input your own electricity and hardware costs.

Core Sections:

  • Capital expenditure (CapEx) modeling for GPU nodes
  • Operational cost variables (power, cooling, maintenance)
  • PUE impact on long-term electricity outlays
Guide
Liquid Cooling Implementation Guide

Best practices for deploying Direct-to-Chip (DLC) and Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx) in brownfield environments.

Core Sections:

  • Direct-to-Chip (DLC) water chemistry and flow rate design
  • Immersion cooling dielectric fluid selection criteria
  • Retrofitting legacy facilities for liquid-to-air cooling