QuickChat: From Air to Liquid at Scale: What Hyperscalers Really Need from the Cooling Supply Chain

Nov. 17, 2025
2 min read

In this Data Center Frontier QuickChat, Matt Vincent, Editor-in-Chief of Data Center Frontier, talks to Axel Bokiba, General Manager Data Center Cooling for MOOG, about what is takes to deliver liquid cooling reliably at hyperscale.

During the 19-minute interview, Bokiba discusses the hidden complexities in scaling liquid cooling for hyperscale data centers, including the impact on infrastructure planning when shifting from air cooling. He also explains why true “supply chain assurance” is more than just having inventory on hand.

Bokiba outlines what makes pumps and CDUs “first-order constraints” in today’s hyperscale environments and how Moog is addressing the reliability, performance and demands of these components at scale. He also shares how the company’s partnership with USA Rare Earth reflects its commitment to supply chain resilience and domestic sourcing.

During the interview, Bokiba highlights best practices for OEMs when it comes to ensuring cooling components are qualified and scalable across multiple deployments. 

Watch now to learn more!

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