Stulz has released an air-cooled side pod targeting Edge and micro data centers.

The company this week announced the availability of its CyberRack SideCooler.

The water-cooled fan-based cooling rack is designed to meet the cooling demands in space-constrained or remote locations with high heat loads, including Edge and micro data centers. It offers cooling capacity from 18-51kW, with power consumption ranging from 0.7-2.6KW. Air can be discharged to the front or side, or both.

"The growth of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning at the Edge has significantly increased server power density, resulting in substantial heat generation," said Matteo Foroni, product manager at Stulz. "Space within these environments is often restricted, so we’ve designed the CyberRack SideCooler to provide maximum cooling capacity with minimal footprint. It is also compatible with racks from all manufacturers and can facilitate various airflow concepts, while its high-reliability components ensure a long service life and continuous 24/7 operation."

The side-cooler delivers cooling capacity in an open or closed loop rack with no warm return air in the IT room that can be placed directly between server racks or within micro data centers, which the company says mitigates the need for hot and cold aisle containment.

Foroni added: "Edge and micro data centers come with their own set of challenges, especially when it comes to cooling and managing varying thermal loads. This is why we’ve pushed the boundaries once again with the CyberRack SideCooler – a next-generation climate control solution that’s as robust, flexible, and versatile as it is energy efficient. Built specifically to handle high heat loads, it offers exceptional functionality, making it the perfect choice for Edge and micro data center deployments."