Data Center Liquid Cooling: A Flexible Future

Explore the future of data center liquid cooling with Compass & Vertiv. Insights from DCD on hybrid solutions and adaptability.

Article on Data Center Dynamics | March 13, 2025

“For many years, liquid cooling threatened to be something that would transform the industry in a certain way. In reality, it certainly has transformed the industry, but not quite in the way everybody predicted.” George Hannah, Vertiv. Today, flexibility is key, especially with AI’s rise. That’s where Compass Datacenters and Vertiv’s collaboration shines.

Their innovation, the Vertiv CoolPhase Flex, seamlessly switches between air and liquid cooling. This adaptability is crucial as data centers face new technology and rising heat loads, both driving the need for efficient liquid cooling.

Vertiv highlights hybrid systems, combining air and liquid as the future. Higher operating temperatures and heat recovery further emphasize liquid cooling’s benefits. For customers prioritizing flexibility and performance, these solutions are a sustainable path forward.

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