UQD liquid cooling connector

UQD: The Open Standard for Liquid Cooling Connections

The Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD) is a high-performance fluid connector developed under Intel’s initiative and standardized through the Open Compute Project (OCP). It enables fast, secure, and leak-free connection and disconnection of coolant lines—without disrupting system operation.

As server densities and thermal loads increase with HPC and AI workloads, liquid cooling has become essential in modern data centers. UQD connectors are designed to meet this demand with high flow rates, low pressure drop, and cross-brand compatibility.

Key benefits:

• Compliant with OCP standards

• Tool-free, one-hand operation

• Interchangeable with other UQD-compliant products

• Available in multiple sizes and materials

• Proven reliability across thousands of cycles

Leading vendors like CPC, CEJN, and Stäubli have adopted the UQD standard, offering broad industry support. With UQD, data centers gain modularity, serviceability, and scalability—all while reducing downtime and accelerating deployment.