Vertiv has launched the CoolLoop Trim Cooler, a system designed to meet the demands of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) in Australia. It focuses on energy efficiency, space optimisation, and climate adaptability.
As AI and HPC initiatives expand, data centre operators in Australia are increasingly tasked with supporting extreme heat loads and improving energy efficiency. The introduction of Vertiv's CoolLoop Trim Cooler aims to address these challenges by delivering scalable, sustainable, and regulation-compliant infrastructure solutions.
The CoolLoop Trim Cooler is intended for hybrid air and liquid cooling environments, reflecting broader industry trends towards high-density, energy-efficient systems. Free-cooling and mechanical operation can reduce annual cooling energy consumption by up to 70%. Furthermore, it saves 40% more space than traditional systems, a key factor for data centres looking to expand without enlarging physical facilities.
Cheehoe Ling, Vice President of Product Management Asia at Vertiv, said, "Asia's rapid digital transformation and AI-driven growth demand innovative cooling solutions that can handle high heat densities while improving energy efficiency. The Vertiv CoolLoop Trim Cooler is ideal for the region's diverse climate conditions, providing scalable, high-density cooling that reduces energy use and operational complexity. This future-friendly solution enables our customers to support AI and HPC infrastructure strategies while achieving significant space savings and simplifying installation."
The product is designed to support extreme temperature variations, managing supply water temperatures up to 40°C and cold plate conditions at 45°C. This adaptability is crucial for accommodating the unpredictable thermal loads associated with modern AI factories.
Straightforward water connections facilitate integration with existing systems and allow seamless compatibility with Vertiv's CoolChip CDU coolant distribution units and immersion cooling systems. This enables time savings and cost efficiencies, which are vital for maintaining operational and installation simplicity in high-density environments.
The system also employs low-GWP refrigerants, which comply with the forthcoming 2027 EU F-GAS regulations. This compliance negates the need for expensive redesigns or infrastructure updates to meet environmental standards. The CoolLoop Trim Cooler offers a scalable cooling capacity up to nearly 3 MW in its air-cooled configuration, utilising free cooling coils optimised for high ambient temperatures. This design ensures it can operate across more seasons and conditions, reducing electricity consumption and CO2e emissions.
This launch demonstrates Vertiv's commitment to evolving with industry demands, particularly in Australia's rapidly changing data centre sector, where energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly cooling solutions are increasingly becoming a focus area as part of long-term AI and HPC strategies.
