A Launching Innovation in Liquid Cooling
In a major piece of news for the data center sector, Motivair, a Schneider Electric Company, has now launched two new and advanced versions of their signature Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) solutions: MCDU-45 and MCDU-55. In an era where AI is rapidly altering all aspects of our lives for the better, it seems that a new launch such as this could not be happening at a better time as it meets a great demand that the sector has been facing for a considerable time now.
In addition, these are the company's first CDUs specifically designed for installation within utility corridors outside of traditional white space. This brilliant approach will enable data center operators to optimize their cooling solutions to meet the needs of their environment, which could vary from hyperscale to edge computing and retrofits.
Important Key Advantages That Clearly Make a Difference
The MCDU-45 and MCDU-55 offer something new in terms of increased cooling capabilities and operational ranges. This means that data center facilities can incorporate different chilled water temperatures, providing substantial power savings and enhanced Power Usage Effectiveness. Another area where they offer improved functionality is in the aspect that they can be located outside of white spaces. This means that their maintenance does not interrupt critical IT functionalities. This is a great advantage for teams that handle mission-critical AI computations.
Moreover, these units also integrate perfectly with chiller plants, supporting precise control of flow rate, monitoring, and adaptive balancing of loads. Thus, data centers will be able to benefit from improved resilience and efficiency when CPU densities reach unprecedented heights.
Voices from Leadership: Hopes for the Future
This feeling was summed up by Andrew Bradner, Senior Vice President - Cooling Business, Schneider Electric: “It’s the flexibility that matters in the data center liquid cooling space, and there is a desire from the customer base for more diverse offerings. Flexibility is what Schneider Electric has achieved here with these new offerings in the CDU space that leverage the company’s experience over the years for reliability that is unparalleled.”
In addition, Rich Whitmore of MotivAir also had this to say regarding the partnership: “With Schneider Electric, we’re unlocking next-gen cooling solutions that seamlessly scale for every HPC and AI application.” It is amazing to note that this partnership is helping to advance innovation.
Building on a Strong Foundation
These CDUs represent the first product launch since Schneider Electric finalized the purchase of Motivair in February 2025. With the power of global presence and experience at its back, Motivair Schneider Electric is ready to lead the control room operators into the fast-growing age of Artificial Intelligence. With mass production already set for the first quarter of 2026, things sure look bright for hot computing.
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| BMXFTB2020 | Terminal Block | |
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| BMXFTB2000 | Terminal Block | |
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| 140ERT85410Z | Multifunction Input Module | |
| 140DAI74000 | Quantum Discrete Input Module |