Carrier Coolant Distribution Units (CDU)
The Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) is an advanced liquid cooling solution designed to meet the increasing performance, efficiency, and sustainability demands of modern data centers. As part of Carrier’s QuantumLeap™ suite, the CDU integrates modular heat exchanger technology to deliver high thermal efficiency and reduced energy consumption, enabling up to 15% chiller energy savings.
As AI and HPC workloads accelerate, data centers face growing demands for performance, sustainability, and resilience. Meeting those demands takes more than incremental upgrades – it takes a leap forward.
Our newest Thermal system innovation in the Carrier QuantumLeap™ Data Center Solutions offering can make it happen.
The Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) features modular heat exchangers that can achieve approach temperatures as low as 3.6°F (2°C)—a reduction from the industry’s more common 7.2°F (4°C). This innovative design can achieve up to 15% chiller energy savings*, allowing you to devote more energy to your servers rather than the equipment that helps keep them cool. *With high-efficiency heat exchanger option.
The Carrier CDU: More Options. More Advantages.
Optimized Thermal & Hydronic Performance
The modular heat exchanger enhances overall chiller efficiency, helping to lower cooling costs for Direct-to-Chip (DtC) systems, while its low flow-resistance design also reduces facility pump power consumption, improving overall energy performance.
Application & Service Flexibility
The shallow-depth cabinet, measuring 986 mm, is designed for efficient placement in compact mechanical galleries, while three-sided access provides greater flexibility for setup and maintenance. Additionally, the option to position the control monitor allows for easier access and improved user convenience.
Portfolio, Manufacturing & Service Scale
A single global design supported by multi-region manufacturing helps streamline vendor management while ensuring the scale and capability needed to meet critical customer requirements worldwide. In addition, a comprehensive portfolio of solutions—including thermal equipment, management systems, and service—is delivered through a single supplier for greater consistency and efficiency.