Motivair unveils 2.5MW liquid cooling unit for AI data

Motivair by Schneider Electric has launched a 2.5MW coolant distribution unit aimed at liquid-cooled, high-density data centres and large AI computing sites.

The product, called the MCDU-70, sits at the top of Motivair's CDU range by capacity. The company said it targets facilities running next-generation GPUs and large-scale AI infrastructure. It also said the design supports multi-unit deployments that can reach 10MW and above.

CDUs sit between facility cooling systems and IT equipment. They circulate liquid coolant through cold plates or other liquid-to-chip components. Operators use them as part of the wider plumbing and controls needed for direct liquid cooling in data halls.

Scaling Claims

Motivair said the MCDU-70 works with Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure software. The company said operators can run multiple CDUs as a centralised system. It said that the approach supports current cooling demands and allows expansion to higher capacities as computing density rises.

The company framed the launch against demand from high-performance computing, AI training and inference. Data centre operators have increased interest in liquid cooling as rack power levels rise. Many of the largest deployments involve a mix of facility water loops, heat exchangers and distribution units at the row or room level.

"AI isn't slowing down. Our solutions are designed to keep pace with chip and silicon evolution-delivering next-gen performance when it matters most," said Rich Whitmore, CEO & President, Motivair by Schneider Electric.

Whitmore also linked the launch to growth in large AI-focused facilities. "Data centre success now hinges on delivering scalable, reliable, efficient infrastructure solutions that match the next generation of AI Factory deployments. We're meeting that moment with proven liquid cooling solutions that scale with our customers' needs," said Whitmore.

Nvidia Reference

Motivair positioned the MCDU-70 for large facilities that plan around multi-megawatt building blocks. The company referenced NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint as an example of designs that target 10MW deployments as a step on the way to gigawatt scale.

In its product description, Motivair said each MCDU-70 provides 2.5MW of cooling capacity. It said six units can support a 4+2 redundancy configuration for designs at the 10MW level. The company also said the unit aligns with NVIDIA's GPU roadmap "for the foreseeable future".

The company also highlighted physical and hydraulic characteristics. It described the MCDU-70 as compact and efficient. It said the design preserves full flow performance and facility pressure at very large scales.

Portfolio Context

Schneider Electric said the MCDU-70 expands its liquid cooling portfolio. The company said the range now spans CDUs from 105kW to 2.5MW. It said operators can scale installations and integrate CDUs with other units and with Schneider Electric software.

The move lands as equipment makers and infrastructure suppliers compete for a share in fast-growing AI data centre builds. Operators have pushed for larger, modular cooling building blocks as they plan campuses with repeatable designs. Vendors have responded with higher-capacity distribution systems and more software integration across mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

Motivair said the MCDU-70 is available for order globally. It said it will supply the product through Schneider Electric manufacturing hubs in North America, Europe and Asia.