Data layer updated 2026-09-09 · every row links to its source
Small-scale cooling cabinet comparison
Every rack-level cooling product we could verify for micro data center use (≤120 kW class). This segment does not publish prices — treat any number a vendor gives you as an opening position.
| Product | Form | Cooling | Power class | Facility-free? | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Micro Data Center | Single enclosed cabinet, 6U-43U | Air (sealed loop / built-in AC / DX) | ~3.5-10 kW per cabinet | Fully plug-and-play | No liquid-cooled micro DC models — stops at air-cooling limits |
| Vertiv VRC-S Micro Data Center | Enclosed cabinet, up to 48U | Air (closed loop, ~3.5 kW class; optional DX) | ~3.5 kW per cabinet | Plug-and-play | Vertiv's liquid cooling line (CoolChip CDU 70+) starts at 70 kW and is a component, not a turnkey cabinet |
| Vertiv CoolChip CDU 70 (XDU070) | In-row CDU unit (liquid-to-air) | Direct liquid cooling, liquid-to-air | 60-100 kW (depends on ambient/approach) | No facility water, but needs room AC headroom | Component-level product for AI racks; publishes capacity-vs-ambient curves (rare!) |
| STULZ × CoolIT Micro DC (liquid-cooled) | 42U/48U one-cabinet data center | Direct-to-chip liquid (60-80%) + built-in AC (rest) | ~27 kW typical, up to 80 kW | Largely (27 kW config) | Closest comparable product; launched 2018, limited updates since; channels mostly EU/US |
| Rittal LCP Rack (CW/DX) | In-rack air conditioner | Air-side precision cooling (name says 'liquid' = refrigerant/chilled water inside the AC) | 3-44 kW depending on model | DX variant yes; CW needs chilled water | Common misconception: LCP is rack air-conditioning, NOT server liquid cooling |
| Asetek InRackCDU / RackCDU | In-rack CDU + distributed cold plates | Direct liquid cooling, mostly liquid-to-liquid | 80-120 kW per rack | No — needs tempered water loop (dry cooler etc.) | HPC-oriented; no established SEA/ME channel |
| nVent / Hoffman RackChiller / Rackmount CDU | Edge rack liquid cooling portfolio | Rear-door / in-rack / chip-level, liquid | 10-40 kW+ tiers | Varies (liquid-to-air options) | Explicit edge framing: 'add liquid cooling without changing the room' |
The gap
Turnkey, facility-free liquid-cooled cabinets in the 20-50 kW class are essentially uncovered: major-vendor micro DCs stop at ~10 kW air cooling, and their liquid products start at 40-70 kW as components for AI data centers. The only full predecessor is the 2018 STULZ×CoolIT Micro DC.
Caveats
- Prices are not publicly listed by any vendor in this segment (❌) — budget via RFQ.
- Certification status (CE/UL/local) must be confirmed per market with each vendor.
- Data compiled 2026-09; verify currency before citing in procurement documents.
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