Carrier launches coolant distribution unit
4th November 2025
USA: The new Carrier coolant distribution unit is now available as part of Carrier’s growing QuantumLeap portfolio of purpose-built data centre solutions.
The CDU series, which debuted at the recent Data Centre World Asia show in Singapore, offers multiple unit sizes in the range of 1.3MW to 5MW. It is said to be designed with fewer mechanical and electrical components for equivalent cooling capacity.
With the rise of high-density heat loads in the data centre, direct-to-chip liquid cooling has become an integral part of cooling infrastructure, and the Carrier CDU bridges between the IT equipment to other cooling products within the QuantumLeap product portfolio.
The Carrier CDU is said to seamlessly integrate with other Carrier QuantumLeap solutions, including Automated Logic building controls, Nlyte data centre infrastructure management software, Carrier custom air handling systems, and Carrier’s range of next-generation chiller solutions, including screw and centrifugal compression systems with magnetic bearing technology.
The 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). According to Carrier, this design can achieve up to 15% chiller energy savings.
Units can be applied in-row, or in mechanical galleries, making it optimal for large-scale data centers, such as hyperscaler and colocation facilities. Three-side access and a shallow cabinet allows for easier service in compact corridors.
The Carrier SmartVu display provides optimised controls that enable streamlined grouping setup and pairs intuitively with Automated Logic or third-party building automation systems.
The CDU is available worldwide through multiple Carrier manufacturing sites, offering customers both global supply and in-region sourcing at scale.
Carrier proudly showcased cutting-edge thermal management solutions at Data Centre World Asia, held in Singapore.
