CoolIT and Stäubli bring liquid cooling to pluggable optics

CoolIT Systems and Stäubli are extending direct-to-plug liquid cooling to high-power OSFP optical transceivers in AI data centres. The solution pairs CoolIT's CP-OSFP cold plate with Stäubli's Mini Quick Disconnect connectors, developed with Ciena, targeting modules at 3.2 Tb/s and beyond.

• CP-OSFP cold plate removes heat directly from optical modules
• Stäubli's Mini QD connectors were developed with Ciena
• Designed for optical speeds of 3.2 Tb/s and beyond
• A 1RU system fits roughly 32 OSFP ports