On November 12 2025, Flex announced the deployment of its advanced rack‑level, vertically integrated liquid cooling solution at the Equinix Co‑Innovation Facility in Ashburn, Virginia. The system integrates JetCool’s single‑phase direct liquid cooling (DLC) into an Open Compute Project (OCP) ORv3 rack, delivering scalable, high‑density cooling for next‑generation compute environments.
The deployment features JetCool’s SmartPlate system for Dell PowerEdge R760 servers and DLC for R660 systems, coupled with a SmartSense 6U liquid‑to‑liquid CDU capable of supporting up to 300 kW. The solution achieves up to 90 % water usage reduction, 50 % cooling power savings, and a 15 % overall IT power reduction, underscoring its efficiency advantages in dense data‑center settings.
This demonstration exemplifies Flex’s “grid to chip” end‑to‑end portfolio, reinforcing its competitive position in the AI and high‑performance computing (HPC) market. By validating the technology in a neutral, real‑world data‑center environment, Flex signals its commitment to delivering integrated, energy‑efficient infrastructure solutions that meet the growing demand for AI‑driven workloads.
Flex’s Q2 FY26 financial results provide context for the deployment. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.79, beating estimates of $0.75, and revenue of $6.8 billion, up 4 % year‑over‑year. Adjusted operating margin rose to 6.0 % from 5.8 % in the prior quarter, driven by cost controls and strong demand for high‑density compute solutions. Management raised FY26 revenue guidance to $26.7–$27.3 billion, reflecting confidence in sustained AI demand.
Rob Campbell, president of Flex’s Communications, Enterprise, and Cloud Business, said the company is proud to bring high‑performance, energy‑efficient liquid cooling into data‑center facilities such as the Equinix CIF. Pawel Wlodarczak, Innovation Director at Equinix, highlighted the CIF as a collaborative testing ground for emerging infrastructure technologies, emphasizing the importance of real‑world validation.
Flex plans to expand the demonstration to Telehouse in Milpitas, California, and Dell Customer Solutions Centers, with additional deployments scheduled in Europe and Asia. The rollout positions Flex to capture the expanding AI and HPC market worldwide, leveraging its integrated portfolio and proven technology to meet the sector’s sustainability and performance demands.
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