ANTRACK 4-slot water-cooled cabinet unboxing review: the 'calm' secret weapon for servers
In the era of high computing power, cooling is no longer an 'auxiliary function', but a key factor for stable server operation. The noise and high temperature issues of air cooling have long been headaches for data center operations. Today, we are unboxing the Bitmain Antminer dedicated 4-slot water-cooled cabinet ANTRACK V1— a hardcore device that can be described as a 'calm guardian'. It can accommodate 4 water-cooled ANTMINER units and is a multifunctional system integrating cooling, energy saving, and heating. Now, follow my unboxing experience to see its true strength.
1. First impression of unboxing: an industrial aura hits you
Opening the outer packaging, the first impression is its size: 1000×600×2100mm, net weight 207kg, a true behemoth. Compared to common server racks, it resembles an industrial-grade cooling unit, instantly exuding a professional aura.
The exterior is made of black metal material, with sharp lines, and large openings on the side panels paired with cooling fans, ensuring airflow while maintaining aesthetics. The front panel is clearly laid out with interfaces and water pipe connections.
In the real photos, the rear array of 8 large fans is neatly arranged, with various modules inside the cabinet layered and arranged, giving a sense of engineering aesthetics.
2. Core configuration: a golden combination of cooling and power supply
ANTRACK's hardware configuration can be said to be tailor-made for water-cooled servers:
Server slots: 4 (specially designed for water-cooled ANTMINER)
Maximum load: 24kW
Pump power: 450W, noise ≤55dB
Fan: rated power 120W, noise 68dB@1m
Plate heat exchanger: maximum heat exchange power 30kW
Circulating flow: 32-40 LPM
Circulating medium: 10% antifreeze, pH 7.8~8.5
Power input: 380~415V AC, maximum input current 80A
Network connection: RJ45 Ethernet 10/100M
From these data, it can be seen that ANTRACK is not just a simple 'server cabinet', but a complete cooling and power supply system. Circulating pumps, plate heat exchangers, and fans work together to ensure that the servers remain stable even under full load.
The details in the real photos can also confirm this: main switch, switch, circulating water pump, plate heat exchange module are all available, with a reasonable layout for easy future maintenance.
3. User experience: a 'dual dimension reduction strike' of noise and temperature
What is the biggest trouble for traditional air-cooled server rooms? Yes, it's noise and heat.
ANTRACK's solution is a combination of liquid cooling + air cooling + plate heat exchange.
In the testing environment:
The pump operates at a stable sound level of around 55dB, equivalent to a typical office environment.
Fan noise is 68dB@1m, significantly lower than traditional server rooms.
The most intuitive feeling is: when communicating next to the ANTRACK cabinet, there is almost no need to deliberately raise the volume, and the sense of pressure from the roaring sound nearby is significantly reduced.
The cooling performance is equally impressive. The 32-40 LPM antifreeze flows rapidly through the circulation system, combined with a 30kW plate heat exchanger, can quickly dissipate the heat generated by the servers. Even in a high-temperature environment of 40℃ in summer, the servers maintain stable computing power, with almost no reduction in frequency due to overheating.
4. Hidden skills: not just cooling, but also 'heating'
Another highlight of ANTRACK is the recycling and reuse of thermal energy. This has already been applied in many data center cases.
Non-heating season: relying on the built-in dry cooler to meet cooling needs.
Heating season: outputs approximately 50℃ hot water through the water circuit for direct heating.
Paired with heat pumps: can output 50~80℃ hot water for small-scale centralized heating.
This means that the 'waste heat' generated during excavation is no longer wasted but transformed into reusable energy. For data centers in cold northern regions, this 'excavation + heating' model is simply a double benefit.
In the real photos, the heating supply and return water interfaces are clearly visible, which are the key components for achieving thermal energy recovery.
5. Safety and installation experience: full of user-friendly details
From the diagram, it can be seen that ANTRACK details are quite thorough:
Emergency stop button: quickly shut off power in emergencies to ensure safety for personnel and equipment.
Temperature control panel: real-time monitoring of operating status for easy maintenance.
Liquid replenishment tank: facilitates liquid replenishment and maintenance.
Clearly labeled power and water interfaces: making installation a breeze for engineers.
During installation, simply follow the markings to complete the water, electrical, and network connections for quick deployment. Compared to traditional water cooling solutions, ANTRACK’s integrated design greatly reduces the operational threshold.
6. In summary: a revolutionary work in server cooling and energy utilization
After this unboxing and experience, the biggest impression ANTRACK left me with is two words: professionalism. It is not just a water-cooled cabinet, but a complete energy optimization and heat recovery solution.
Significance for miners: solves cooling and noise issues, ensuring efficient and stable operation of servers.
The significance for maintenance: lowering the threshold for water cooling deployment and enhancing maintenance convenience.
The significance of energy utilization: transforming waste heat into usable heating energy, achieving dual value of 'excavation + heating'.
In summary:
ANTRACK is like the 'calm brain' of Antminer servers, safeguarding computing power stability while creating additional value, making it an indispensable core equipment in data center layouts for 2025.
