ANTRACK 4-Position Water-Cooled Cabinet Unboxing Review: The Server's "Cool" Secret Weapon

In the era of high computing power, heat dissipation is no longer an "auxiliary function" but a key factor in the stable operation of servers. The noise and high temperature issues of air cooling have long been a headache for data center operations. Today, I will unbox the Bitmain Antminer dedicated 4-slot water cooling cabinet ANTRACK V1 version—a hardcore device that can be called the "calm guardian." It can not only accommodate 4 water-cooled ANTMINERs but also serves as a multifunctional system that integrates heat dissipation, energy saving, and heating. Now, follow my unboxing experience to see its true strength.
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1. Unboxing First Impression: The industrial vibe hits you right away.
Unpacking the outer packaging, I was immediately shocked by its size: 1000×600×2100mm, net weight 207kg, truly a giant. Compared to the common server racks, it resembles more of an industrial-grade cooling unit, exuding a professional aura instantly.
The exterior uses a black metal material with sharp lines. The side panel features a large area of openings combined with cooling fans, ensuring airflow while also being aesthetically pleasing. The front panel is equipped with clearly distributed interfaces and water pipe connections, making the layout easy to understand. The accessories are organized, and the overall packaging continues Bitmain's consistent industrial style.
In the actual photo, the 8 large fan arrays at the back are neatly arranged, and the various modules inside the cabinet are layered, giving a sense of engineering aesthetics that is "well-organized".
2. Core Configuration: The Golden Combination of Heat Dissipation and Power Supply
The hardware configuration of ANTRACK is tailor-made for liquid-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 this data, it can be seen that ANTRACK is not just a simple "server cabinet", but a complete cooling and power supply system. The circulation pump, plate heat exchanger, and fans work in coordination to ensure stability when the server is running at full load.
The details marked in the actual photos can also confirm this point: main switch, switches, circulating water pump, and plate heat exchange module are all present, with a reasonable layout for easy maintenance in the future.
3. User Experience: The "Dual Dimensional Reduction Strike" of Noise and Temperature
What is the biggest problem with traditional air-cooled server rooms? That's right, it's noise and heat.
The solution of ANTRACK is a combination of liquid cooling + air cooling + plate exchange.
In the testing environment:
The sound of the water pump operates steadily at around 55dB, which is equivalent to a typical office environment.
Fan noise 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 in my ears is significantly reduced.
The cooling performance is equally impressive. The antifreeze flows at high speed in the circulation system at 32-40 LPM, paired with a 30 kW plate heat exchanger, which can quickly dissipate the heat generated by the server. Even in a high-temperature environment of 40℃ during the summer, the server maintains stable computing power, with almost no instances of frequency reduction due to overheating.
4. Hidden Skills: Not only cooling, but also able to "heat up".
Another highlight of ANTRACK is energy recovery and reuse. This part has been practically applied in many data center cases.
Non-heating season: Relying on the built-in dry cooler can meet heat dissipation needs.
Heating season: Output approximately 50℃ hot water through the waterway, which can be used for direct heating.
Pairing with heat pumps: can also output high-temperature hot water of 50~80℃, achieving small-scale centralized heating.
This means that the "waste heat" generated from mining is no longer wasted but is transformed into reusable energy. For data centers in cold northern regions, this "mining + heating" model is simply killing two birds with one stone.
In the actual photo, the heating supply and return interfaces are clearly visible, which are the key components for achieving heat energy recovery.
5. Security and Installation Experience: Full of User-Friendly Details
From the picture, it can be seen that the details of ANTRACK are quite well done:
Emergency Stop Button: Quickly cut off power in emergencies to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
Temperature control panel: Real-time monitoring of operational status for convenient maintenance.
Supplemental Water Tank: Facilitates liquid replenishment and maintenance.
Clearly labeled power and water interface: making it easy and effortless for engineers during installation.
During the installation process, simply complete the waterway, circuit, and network connections according to the labels to quickly deploy. Compared to traditional water cooling solutions, the integrated design of ANTRACK significantly reduces the operational maintenance threshold.
6. Conclusion: An Innovative Work in Server Cooling and Energy Utilization
After this unboxing and experience, the biggest impression ANTRACK gave me was two words: professionalism. It's not just a water-cooled cabinet; it's a complete energy optimization and heat recovery solution.
The significance for miners: solving heat dissipation and noise issues to ensure efficient and stable operation of servers.
The significance for operations and maintenance: reducing the threshold for water cooling deployment and enhancing maintenance convenience.
The significance of energy utilization: converting waste heat into usable heating energy to achieve the dual value of "excavation + heating."
In summary:
ANTRACK is like the "calm brain" of Ant servers, safeguarding stable computing power while creating additional value. It is an indispensable core equipment in the data center layout of 2025. #liquid cooling cabinet