Newly announced MCDU-70 delivers cooling for up to 2.5 megawatts (MW) of power without compromise, preserving full flow performance and facility pressure at gigawatt-scale
With centralised controls, Motivair's CDU portfolio is scalable to 10MW and beyond to meet the demands of next-generation AI data centres
Individual CDU capacities range from 105kW to 2.5MW, providing greater scalability and flexibility to data centre operators globally
Melbourne, Australia, January 23, 2026 – Motivair by Schneider Electric, a leading innovator in liquid cooling technology for digital infrastructure, today introduced a new, industry-leading 2.5MW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) designed to cool high-density data centres reliably, at scale.
The MCDU-70 is the highest-capacity CDU available from Motivair, and presents a breakthrough flexible and scalable solution for meeting the rigorous demands of next-generation GPUs (Graphics Processing Unit) and gigawatt-scale AI Factories. Utilising Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure software, Motivair's CDUs operate as a centralised system—meeting today's cooling requirements with the ability to scale to 10MW+ for next-gen HPC, AI and accelerated computing workloads.
Compact and efficient, the MCDU-70 is the newest addition to Motivair's CDU line. Its capacity aligns perfectly with the needs of large-scale facilities, such as NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint, where deployments target 10MW to reach gigawatt scale. At 2.5 MW each, six MCDU-70s can provide a 4+2 redundancy for these designs, and the unit's capacity is fit to service NVIDIA's GPU roadmap for the foreseeable future.
Further, the GPUs that power AI Factories generate 20 to 50 times more heat than traditional CPUs (Central Processing Unit), making liquid cooling a necessity in the AI era. Organisations deploying AI clusters are grappling with extreme rack power densities, which are projected to reach 1MW and beyond. Motivair by Schneider Electric enables customers to meet these demands and scale smarter with CDU models or custom-built CDUs perfectly tailored to match the capacity required.
"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 of Motivair by Schneider Electric. "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."
Key Capabilities and Performance of MCDU-70
With the addition of the MCDU-70, Schneider Electric's end-to-end liquid cooling portfolio now offers CDUs ranging from 105kW to 2.5MW, meeting current and future performance requirements. Each CDU is scalable and integrates seamlessly with other units and Schneider Electric's software to deliver precise and reliable cooling capacity for data centre operators.
Available globally via Schneider Electric's advanced manufacturing hubs in North America, Europe and Asia, the MCDU-70 delivers truly scalable 2.5MW cooling in a compact footprint, providing higher available pressure without compromise by preserving full flow performance. The MCDU-70 is fully equipped to meet data centre cooling needs now and for future iterations of GPUs. Key features and capabilities include:
Capacity and Efficiency: Engineered with dual heat exchangers, the MCDU-70 provides proper parallel filtration at minimal system pressure drop and maintains the industry target of 1.5 LPM per kW while protecting system efficiency from rack to plant.
Performance and Reliability: Every CDU model undergoes rigorous real-world condition testing, enabling digital twin simulations and end of line testing where pumps run at full load right at the end of the production line. Schneider Electric's global network of experts support customers from design through maintenance—keeping systems running smarter, longer, and cooler.
Designed to Scale: The MCDU-70 is part of a comprehensive CDU range designed with a scalable, building block style, ensuring operators have greater flexibility to choose the right model that meets their specific AI deployment goals.
Motivair's full range of CDUs (MCDU-25 through MCDU-70 models) supports advanced thermal management strategies with precise flow control, real-time monitoring, and adaptive load balancing for optimised plant performance and reduced energy consumption.
The MCDU-70 is now available to order globally.
