DataCool launches air-cooling solutions for AI data centers
April 22, 2026
As the artificial intelligence boom drives unprecedented power densities in data centers, the demand for efficient and scalable cooling solutions has become critical. While liquid cooling gains attention for the most intense workloads, air cooling remains the dominant technology for the broader market, creating a significant opportunity for innovation in this established segment.
DataCool, a subsidiary of HVAC specialist JohnsonMarCraft HVAC based in Breckenridge Hills, Missouri, has launched a new air-cooling platform specifically engineered for AI, cloud, and high-density computing environments. The platform consists of three new products: Alpine, a reverse-flow fan wall; Glacier, a vertical coil wall fan; and Kodiak, a horizontal coil wall fan. The company positions the trio as a next-generation system designed to address the rapidly increasing thermal demands of modern facilities.
The platform offers substantial cooling capacity, with the Glacier unit capable of providing up to 1 megawatt of cooling power. The Alpine and Kodiak models each offer a maximum capacity of 900 kilowatts. Designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, the systems aim to provide engineering flexibility to meet site-specific requirements while aiming to reduce design and deployment timelines for operators.
Matt Polizzi, Vice President at DataCool, commented on the industry shift, stating, "The rise of AI and high-performance computing is fundamentally changing the way data centers are designed and operated. With Alpine, Glacier, and Kodiak, we've developed a platform that gives our customers the flexibility and performance they need to stay ahead of those demands without adding unnecessary complexity."
The launch signifies a strategic move to advance air-cooling technology as it competes with liquid cooling alternatives. By offering high-capacity, modular solutions, DataCool's platform could provide a viable path for many data center operators seeking to support AI workloads without a complete overhaul of their cooling infrastructure, potentially influencing cooling strategy decisions in a rapidly evolving market.
Source: datacenterdynamics
