Dober's COOLWAVE™ DC-25 Earns Open Compute Project 'OCP Inspired™' Recognition

The data center liquid cooling system is honored for its innovative design and energy efficiency.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:37pm

A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of a complex data center cooling system, with intricate pipes, heat exchangers, and other components illuminated by neon cyan and magenta lights, conceptually representing advanced, high-tech infrastructure.The Dober COOLWAVE™ DC-25 liquid cooling system, recognized for its innovative design and energy efficiency, represents the future of sustainable data center infrastructure.Woodridge Today

Dober, a leading provider of data center cooling solutions, announced that its COOLWAVE™ DC-25 liquid cooling system has been recognized by the Open Compute Project (OCP) as 'OCP Inspired™'. This prestigious designation is awarded to products that demonstrate exceptional innovation and alignment with OCP's principles of open, efficient, and sustainable data center infrastructure.

Why it matters

The OCP Inspired™ recognition is a significant achievement for Dober, as it validates the company's commitment to developing cutting-edge cooling technologies that address the growing energy and sustainability demands of the data center industry. As data centers continue to consume vast amounts of power, innovative solutions like the COOLWAVE™ DC-25 can help operators reduce their environmental impact and operating costs.

The details

The COOLWAVE™ DC-25 is a highly efficient liquid cooling system designed for use in data centers. It utilizes a closed-loop system to circulate chilled water directly to server components, providing superior cooling performance while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to traditional air-cooling methods. The system's modular design and easy installation also make it a flexible and cost-effective solution for data center operators.

  • Dober announced the OCP Inspired™ recognition on April 9, 2026.

The players

Dober

A leading provider of data center cooling solutions, known for its innovative and energy-efficient products.

Open Compute Project (OCP)

A collaborative community focused on designing and building the most efficient server, storage, and data center hardware for scalable computing.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored to have the COOLWAVE™ DC-25 recognized by the Open Compute Project as an 'OCP Inspired™' product. This achievement underscores our commitment to developing cutting-edge cooling technologies that help data center operators reduce their environmental impact and operating costs.”

— John Dober, CEO, Dober

What’s next

Dober plans to showcase the COOLWAVE™ DC-25 at the upcoming OCP Global Summit, where they will demonstrate the system's capabilities and engage with data center operators and industry leaders.

The takeaway

Dober's COOLWAVE™ DC-25 liquid cooling system has earned the prestigious 'OCP Inspired™' recognition from the Open Compute Project, solidifying the company's position as an innovator in the data center cooling space and highlighting the growing importance of energy-efficient and sustainable infrastructure solutions.