The Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) delivers on its promise by efficiently pumping liquid at the optimal temperature directly onto the chip or server. It acts as a crucial bridge between the cooling infrastructure and the IT equipment.

Why Are Two Loops Needed for Liquid Cooling?

In most data centers, high-quality facility water isn’t readily available. That’s why a secondary loop is required between the cold plates and the chiller, commonly referred to as TCS (Technology Cooling System) and FWS (Facility Water System). This dual-loop setup ensures top-tier water quality while maintaining a low Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE). Typically, these systems use a 20-35% water/glycol mix for optimal performance.

Precise Coolant Control
The coolant manifold plays a critical role in managing pressure, flow, and temperature. This level of control is essential to handle the rapid fluctuations in AI workloads, which can spike from 4 MW to 130 MW in mere milliseconds.

Advantages of Coolant Distributors in Liquid Cooling Systems

Liquid cooling via Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) has transformed cooling performance in data centers, offering unmatched efficiency and superior thermal management.

By utilizing liquid as the cooling medium, coolant manifolds enhance heat transfer compared to traditional air cooling methods. This results in more effective heat dissipation and precise temperature control.

This cutting-edge cooling technology not only optimizes the thermal management of servers and devices but also allows data centers to operate at higher power densities, all while maintaining peak performance and reliability.

Optimizing Heat Management with Coolant Distribution Solutions
Coolant Distribution Units for Direct Chip Cooling

The precise control and efficiency provided by liquid cooling systems, using coolant manifolds, have played a key role in reducing energy consumption, minimizing carbon footprints, and enhancing the overall cooling performance of modern data centers. As a result, coolant distribution solutions have become a vital component of sustainable and high-performance computing infrastructures.

Ready to optimize your cooling system? Let the Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) bridge the gap between your infrastructure and IT by delivering liquid at the perfect temperature directly to your chip or server.