LiquidStack, a global leader in liquid cooling for data centres, has announced the availability of its CDU-1MW, a high-performance Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) designed to be universally compatible with commercial direct-to-chip (DTC) solutions.
Built for advanced computing applications such as Generative AI, Large Language Models and HPC, LiquidStack’s new CDU offer addresses a critical market need by helping alleviate CDU supply constraints in the direct-to-chip liquid cooling segment.
As data centre adoption of liquid cooling scales, the demand for standardised, DTC-optimised CDUs has accelerated significantly. However, the availability of CDUs has been limited due to production capacity constraints, according to analyst firm, Omdia.
“With a singular focus on liquid cooling, we deliver unparalleled expertise and innovation, providing the most advanced solutions, such as the CDU-1MW, for data centres and HPC environments,” said Joe Capes, CEO, LiquidStack. “Our company has been designing, manufacturing and servicing complex liquid-to-liquid heat exchange systems at scale for over a decade.
“With the ability to deliver products anywhere in the world from our US-based manufacturing facility, and our capability to provide mission-critical service response times in all major global markets, LiquidStack has quickly taken a leadership position in the direct-to-chip liquid cooling market,” added Capes.
LiquidStack’s innovative liquid cooling solutions are designed to effectively cool high-performance workloads while decreasing energy consumption. The universal CDU-1MW is ETL and CE certified, as well as full-load tested by a third party. It caters to hyperscalers, colocation services companies and large-scale enterprises seeking to implement DTC solutions as they shift to hybrid cooling.
The product’s superior thermal management, enhanced performance and interoperability ensure seamless integration, energy efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Key features include:
- High-performance cooling: Offers 1,350kW cooling capacity with cutting-edge coolant distribution methods to maximise efficiency
- Robust design: Supports the latest AI chips and servers; engineered for durability and long-term reliability in high-performance environments
- Universal compatibility and flexible integration: Ensures interoperability with multiple CDU vendors via non-proprietary design; compatible with a wide range of direct-to-chip systems and configurations
- Energy optimisation: Minimises energy usage while maintaining optimal cooling performance
- User-friendly interface: Provides programmable logic controller (PLC) with intuitive controls and monitoring tools for easy management and oversight
- N+1 redundancy: Offers hot-swappable dual VSD pump operation, top and bottom stainless steel piping kits, with optional temperature, pressure, flow meter and expansion tank redundancy
- Industry-leading technology: Developed via direct engagement with the world’s largest data centres and chip manufacturers; manufactured in the US
“Our exclusive commitment to liquid cooling ensures that LiquidStack products incorporate the latest advancements and best practices in cooling technology,” said Nick Schweissguth, Global Director of Product Management, LiquidStack. “The CDU-1MW is built to withstand the rigours of the highest performance environments, enabling large-scale data centre operators to de-risk AI deployments via rapid integration to existing direct-to-chip systems.”
