Vertiv launches wall cooling for edge IT sites in EMEA
Vertiv has launched the CoolPhase Wall cooling system for small IT spaces and edge environments in EMEA. The wall-mounted unit is intended to free up floor space in compact computing rooms.
Designed for continuous operation in critical compute settings, the system is now available across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It is aimed at sites where IT equipment is installed in smaller rooms not originally built for dense electronic loads.
Demand for such systems has grown as more computing moves closer to where data is generated and used. That shift has increased the need for cooling in branch locations, edge sites and small data rooms, where operators often rely on comfort cooling units built for people rather than servers and networking equipment.
The new unit is designed specifically for IT environments with high sensible heat loads and greater airflow requirements. According to Vertiv, it can deliver up to 60% more airflow than standard comfort cooling systems.
System design
The CoolPhase Wall uses a split-system design with an indoor wall-mounted cooling unit, allowing operators to add thermal control without taking up rack or floor space. It can handle thermal loads of up to 11 kW and operate in outdoor ambient temperatures ranging from -35C to 48C.
The system includes Vertiv's Liebert iCOM operational control for local configuration and supervision of operating parameters. It also has onboard remote communication, allowing users to access alerts and operating status through a secure web interface.
Variable-speed compressors and fans adjust output to match heat-load demand. Vertiv says this approach can improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs in smaller IT deployments.
Regulatory angle
The product uses R-32 refrigerant, which has a lower global warming potential than some older refrigerants still used in cooling equipment. Vertiv linked that choice to tightening European rules on high-GWP refrigerants under the EU's F-Gas framework.
This may matter to operators seeking to align cooling infrastructure with changing environmental requirements while maintaining support for IT loads. Many comfort cooling products are still shifting to lower-GWP refrigerants, and Vertiv is applying that transition to a system marketed specifically for small IT environments.
Sam Bainborough, Vice President, EMEA Thermal Business at Vertiv, said demand in the region is being shaped by the spread of IT into non-traditional locations. "As IT continues to expand into areas that were not originally intended for high-density electronics, the demand for adaptable and energy-efficient cooling solutions is increasing across EMEA," he said.
He added: "The Vertiv CoolPhase Wall is engineered to support continuous operations, enabling customers to maintain reliable, efficient thermal performance in small IT rooms and edge sites year-round."
The launch adds to Vertiv's existing thermal management range for edge sites, larger data centres and higher-density computing environments. The portfolio includes room-based cooling systems, direct-to-chip liquid cooling and rear-door heat exchanger products.
For Vertiv, the release reflects a broader industry focus on supporting distributed IT deployments with equipment adapted to constrained sites, where conventional building air conditioning may not provide the airflow, controls or operating profile needed for round-the-clock electronic systems.