Flex Expands Data Center Cooling Portfolio with Launch of Modular Rack-Level Coolant Distribution Unit
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) has launched its new Modular Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU), expanding its data center cooling portfolio. The solution, developed by Flex subsidiary JetCool, delivers scalable cooling capacity up to 1.8 megawatts (MW) to support growing AI, HPC, and hyperscale workloads.
The modular system allows 2-6 CDUs per rack, operating at 1-1.5 LPM/kW, and enables data centers to start small and scale incrementally. Key features include flexible thermal loading, space efficiency, and integrated deployment capabilities. The company plans to release a dedicated in-row-CDU in April 2026 as part of its broader market coverage strategy.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) ha lanciato il nuovo Modular Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU), espandendo il portfolio di raffreddamento per i data center. La soluzione, sviluppata dalla filiale JetCool di Flex, offre una capacità di raffreddamento scalabile fino a 1,8 megawatt (MW) per supportare carichi crescenti di IA, HPC e workload hyperscale.
Il sistema modulare consente 2-6 CDU per rack, operando a 1-1,5 LPM/kW, e permette ai data center di partire in piccolo e crescere in modo incrementale. Le caratteristiche chiave includono un carico termico flessibile, efficienza degli spazi e capacità di distribuzione integrate. L’azienda prevede di lanciare una CDU dedicata in-row nel aprile 2026 come parte della sua strategia di copertura di mercato più ampia.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) ha lanzado su nuevo Modular Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU), ampliando su cartera de enfriamiento para centros de datos. La solución, desarrollada por la filial JetCool de Flex, ofrece una capacidad de enfriamiento escalable de hasta 1,8 megavatios (MW) para soportar cargas cada vez mayores de IA, HPC y workloads de hyperscale.
El sistema modular permite 2-6 CDUs por rack, operando a 1-1,5 LPM/kW, y permite a los centros de datos empezar en pequeño y escalar de forma incremental. Entre las características clave se incluyen carga térmica flexible, eficiencia de espacio y capacidades de implementación integradas. La empresa planea lanzar una CDU dedicada en-rows en abril de 2026 como parte de su estrategia de cobertura de mercado más amplia.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX)가 새로운 Moduler Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU)를 출시하며 데이터 센터 냉각 포트폴리오를 확장했습니다. Flex 자회사 JetCool이 개발한 이 솔루션은 최대 1.8메가와트(MW)의 확장 가능한 냉각 용량을 제공하여 AI, HPC 및 하이퍼스케일 워크로드를 지원합니다.
모듈식 시스템은 랙당 2-6 CDU를 허용하며, 1-1.5 LPM/kW 운용으로 데이터 센터가 작게 시작해 점진적으로 확장할 수 있습니다. 주요 특징으로는 유연한 열 부하 관리, 공간 효율성 및 통합 배치 기능이 포함됩니다. 회사는 broader 시장 커버리지 전략의 일환으로 2026년 4월에 전용 인-로우 CDU를 출시할 계획입니다.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) a lancé son nouveau Modular Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU), élargissant son portefeuille de refroidissement pour les centres de données. La solution, développée par la filiale JetCool de Flex, offre une capacité de refroidissement évolutive jusqu’à 1,8 mégawatts (MW) pour soutenir des charges croissantes liées à l’IA, au HPC et aux charges hyperscale.
Le système modulaire permet 2-6 CDU par rack, fonctionnant à 1-1,5 LPM/kW, et permet aux centres de données de démarrer petit et de croître de manière incrémentale. Les caractéristiques clés comprennent une charge thermique flexible, une efficacité spatiale et des capacités de déploiement intégrées. L’entreprise prévoit de lancer une CDU dédiée in-row en avril 2026 dans le cadre de sa stratégie de couverture du marché plus large.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) hat seine neue Modular Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) vorgestellt und damit das Portfolio an Rechenzentrumskühlung erweitert. Die von der Flex-Tochter JetCool entwickelte Lösung bietet eine skalierbare Kühlleistung von bis zu 1,8 Megawatt (MW), um wachsende KI-, HPC- und Hyperscale-Workloads zu unterstützen.
Das modulare System ermöglicht 2-6 CDUs pro Rack, betrieben bei 1-1,5 LPM/kW, und erlaubt es Rechenzentren, klein zu beginnen und schrittweise zu skalieren. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören flexible thermische Auslastung, Raumeffizienz und integrierte Bereitstellungsmöglichkeiten. Das Unternehmen plant, im April 2026 eine dedizierte In-Row-CDU zu veröffentlichen, als Teil seiner breiteren Marktabdeckungsstrategie.
Flex (Nasdaq: FLEX) أطلقت وحدة توزيع تبريد عالية الرف(Modular Rack-Level Cooling Distribution Unit) CDU الجديدة، موسعةً محفظة تبريد مراكز البيانات. الحل، الذي طورته شركة JetCool التابعة لفليكس، يوفر قدرة تبريد قابلة للتوسع حتى 1.8 ميغاوات (MW) لدعم أعباء العمل المتزايدة في الذكاء الاصطناعي (AI) والحوسبة عالية الأداء والحوسبة ذات النطاق الواسع.
النظام modular يتيح 2-6 CDU لكل رف، ويعمل بمعدل 1-1.5 لتر/دقيقة لكل كيلوواط، مما يمكّن مراكز البيانات من البدء صغيراً والتوسع بشكل تدريجي. المواصفات الرئيسية تشمل تحميل حراري مرن، كفاءة استخدام المساحة، وقدرات النشر المتكاملة. تخطط الشركة لإطلاق CDU مخصصة في الصف بالأمر المباشر في أبريل 2026 كجزء من إستراتيجيتها الأوسع لسوقها.
Flex（纳斯达克股票代码：FLEX） 推出新的模块化机架级冷却分配单元（CDU），扩大了其数据中心冷却产品组合。该解决方案由 Flex 的子公司 JetCool 开发，提供可扩展的冷却能力，最高达到 1.8 兆瓦（MW），用于支持日益增长的 AI、HPC 和超大规模工作负载。
该模块化系统允许每个机架 2-6 个 CDU，在 1-1.5 LPM/kW 的运行条件下工作，帮助数据中心从小规模开始，逐步扩展。主要特征包括灵活的热负载、空间效率以及集成部署能力。公司计划在 2026 年 4 月推出专用的行内 CDU，作为其更广泛市场覆盖战略的一部分。
- Scalable cooling capacity from 600kW to 1.8MW per rack
- Vertically integrated manufacturing reduces vendor complexity and time-to-market
- Flexible deployment supporting mixed configurations and incremental scaling
- Energy-efficient design that matches cooling output to demand
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Insights
Flex's new modular cooling solution targets the booming AI data center market with flexible capacity up to 1.8MW, strengthening their competitive position.
Flex's new Modular Rack-Level CDU represents a strategic expansion into the rapidly growing market for data center liquid cooling solutions. With AI and high-performance computing workloads generating unprecedented heat loads, this product addresses a critical infrastructure bottleneck that's constraining computational density growth.
The solution's scalable architecture (600kW to 1.8MW) provides significant technical advantages in a market transitioning from traditional air cooling to liquid cooling. By allowing incremental capacity additions from 2 to 6 CDUs per rack, Flex enables data center operators to optimize capital expenditure while maintaining flexibility for future expansion—a crucial consideration as AI infrastructure requirements continue to evolve rapidly.
What's particularly notable is Flex's vertical integration strategy. By designing and manufacturing these components in-house following their JetCool acquisition, Flex is positioning itself as an end-to-end provider in the cooling ecosystem. This approach reduces supply chain complexity for customers while potentially improving Flex's margins compared to component-only offerings.
The timing aligns perfectly with the industry's urgent need for high-density cooling solutions driven by the AI boom. With this launch and the planned in-row CDU coming in 2026, Flex is establishing a comprehensive cooling portfolio that strengthens its competitive position in the rapidly expanding data center infrastructure market, particularly as companies invest heavily in AI compute capacity requiring advanced thermal management.
New scalable solution delivers flexible capacity up to 1.8 megawatts (MW) to meet evolving AI, high performance computing (HPC), and hyperscale workloads.
Modular Rack-Level CDU: Scalable, High-Performance Cooling
As AI, HPC, and hyperscale workloads surge, data centers need cooling solutions that keep pace without costly overhauls or wasted energy. Flex's Modular Rack-Level CDU meets this with a right-sized design that grows from 2 to 6 CDUs per rack—up to 1.8 MW—allowing operators to start small, add capacity incrementally, and adapt quickly while preserving rack space and efficiency.
It's an ideal solution for facilities deploying liquid cooling today and expanding seamlessly to higher-capacity options.
Key Features & Benefits
- Scalable architecture: 2–6 CDUs per rack, delivering 600 kW to 1.8 MW of cooling capacity
- Flexible thermal loading: Operates at 1–1.5 LPM/kW to support varied hardware and workloads
- Space efficiency: Preserves rack space while maximizing compute density per floor tile
- Integrated deployment: Supports mixed configurations of CDUs, servers, and storage with intelligent manifolding
- Energy optimization: Matches cooling output to demand to reduce waste and lower operating costs
Value of a Vertically Integrated Solution
Flex's liquid cooling portfolio is built for scalable integration and operational simplicity – delivering a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for today's data center demands. By aligning key design elements across its CDU lineup and manufacturing them under one roof, Flex reduces vendor complexity, accelerates time-to-market, and ensures consistent quality. This vertically integrated approach also simplifies procurement and maintenance—helping operators deploy high-performance cooling faster and with fewer risks.
"With AI and high-performance computing driving unprecedented demand, customers need more than just capacity—they need a partner who can deliver scalability, efficiency, and simplicity across the entire cooling ecosystem," said Rob Campbell, President of Communications, Enterprise, and Cloud Business at Flex. "This launch reflects our end-to-end approach from design and manufacturing to deployment and support, providing a right-sized solution for today's challenges and a scalable foundation for tomorrow's growth."
Flex supports this integrated approach with comprehensive warranty and global support options. By designing, validating, and manufacturing all components in-house, the company enables faster deployments and fewer vendor touchpoints, helping customers move from planning to implementation with greater speed and confidence.
Timing & Availability
The Modular Rack-Level CDU is available now, providing data center operators with an immediate solution for scalable liquid cooling. Standard and custom manifolding options are available. Looking ahead, the company plans to expand its portfolio further with the launch of its dedicated in-row-CDU in April 2026.
Visit Flex's OCP Global Summit 2025 booth to experience the Modular Rack-Level CDU or learn more at jetcool.com.
About Flex
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets.
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