- Vertiv launches CoolPhase Wall, a wall-mounted cooling system for edge deployments and small data rooms across EMEA
- System delivers 60% greater airflow than comfort cooling, supports up to 11 kW IT loads.
What happened: New system targets compact IT environments
The CoolPhase Wall is part of Vertiv’s CoolPhase portfolio, which includes room-based and in-row cooling solutions for data centres of various sizes.
Vertiv has launched the Vertiv™ CoolPhase Wall, a wall-mounted cooling system designed for edge deployments and small data rooms across EMEA.
The system removes heat from IT equipment while occupying zero floor space, addressing constraints in compact environments. It delivers up to 60% greater airflow than traditional comfort cooling systems and is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation.
According to Vertiv, many small IT sites still rely on comfort cooling designed for people rather than equipment, creating inefficiencies in airflow and sensible heat handling. The new system is purpose-built for IT loads, with integrated monitoring and control to ensure operational continuity.
CoolPhase Wall supports thermal loads of up to 11 kW and operates in ambient temperatures from -35°C to 48°C. It uses variable-speed compressors and fans to match cooling demand and improve energy efficiency.
The system also includes the Liebert iCOM control platform for local and remote monitoring, alongside secure web-based visibility. It uses R-32 refrigerant, a lower global warming potential alternative aligned with EU F-Gas regulations.
Why it’s important
The launch reflects a structural shift in data centre architecture, as compute moves closer to users and devices. Edge deployments demand compact, efficient infrastructure that can operate reliably without dedicated facilities staff.
Cooling has become a critical constraint in this transition. Traditional comfort systems cannot handle the higher sensible heat ratios generated by dense IT equipment, particularly in retrofitted or space-limited environments. Vertiv’s approach shows how vendors are redesigning thermal systems specifically for edge workloads.
Energy efficiency and regulatory compliance also play a growing role. By adopting low-GWP refrigerants such as R-32 ahead of stricter EU requirements, Vertiv positions itself for tightening environmental standards while reducing operating costs for customers. This aligns with broader industry pressure to cut emissions and improve power usage effectiveness.
From a market perspective, the product expands Vertiv’s thermal portfolio across edge, enterprise and high-density AI environments, signalling intensifying competition in cooling technologies. As AI and distributed computing increase thermal density, vendors that can deliver scalable, space-efficient cooling may capture a larger share of next-generation infrastructure spending.
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