- Flex's JetCool introduces the SmartSense Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), expanding their liquid cooling offerings for AI and high-performance computing (HPC).
- The CDU can cool up to 300kW in a single rack and over 2MW at the row level, eliminating the need for chillers and reducing energy and water consumption.
- Flex (FLEX, Financial) offers comprehensive support services including system validation, commissioning, and maintenance with integrated telemetry.
Flex's (FLEX) JetCool has announced the launch of the SmartSense Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), a groundbreaking liquid cooling solution tailored for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. The system is capable of cooling up to 300kW per rack and more than 2MW at the row level, operating effectively with inlet temperatures exceeding 60°C. This innovation eliminates the need for traditional chillers, significantly reducing energy and water consumption.
The SmartSense CDU integrates effortlessly with JetCool's SmartPlate cold plates, delivering precision cooling that ensures full processor utilization in high ambient environmental conditions. This capability is critical in modern data centers facing increasing cooling demands due to AI accelerators and high-density computing workloads.
Flex enhances the CDU's value with a comprehensive suite of services designed to support the deployment and lifecycle of the liquid cooling infrastructure. These services include system commissioning, validation, rapid parts fulfillment, and ongoing maintenance with integrated telemetry, backed by Flex's robust global logistics network.
The SmartSense CDU will be showcased at the 2025 OCP EMEA Summit in Dublin, Ireland, highlighting Flex's commitment to meeting data center cooling challenges in the AI era. Attendees can visit booth A18 for demonstrations and a presentation scheduled for April 29 at 2:25 p.m. IST to learn more about this innovative solution.
