One-line summary
GB/T 48023-2026, Technical specifications for cold plate liquid cooling system of data center, is China's first national standard for data center liquid cooling. Published July 30, 2026, effective February 1, 2027; drafted by Sugon's subsidiary and managed by the National Information Technology Standardization Committee.
Standard Overview
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard number | GB/T 48023-2026 |
| Standard name | Technical specifications for cold plate liquid cooling system of data center |
| Issuing body | State Administration for Market Regulation (SAC), 2026 No. 33 national standard announcement |
| Date of publication | July 30, 2026 |
| Effective date | February 1, 2027 |
| Technical committee | National Information Technology Standardization Committee (managed by CESI) |
| Lead drafter | Sugon Digital (a subsidiary of Dawning/Sugon) |
| Status | To be implemented |
Scope
The standard applies to the design, manufacturing, installation and testing of cold plate liquid cooling systems in data centers, covering the use of cold plate liquid cooling for heat dissipation of servers and other IT equipment. As China's first national standard for data center liquid cooling, it provides a unified technical basis for data center builders and operators adopting cold plate liquid cooling.
Key Clause Points
| Clause | Content | Affected parties |
|---|---|---|
| System composition and terminology | Defines the composition and terms of cold plate liquid cooling systems | Liquid cooling manufacturers, data center builders |
| Technical requirements | Specifies technical indicators for key components such as cold plates, piping and coolant | Component and system suppliers |
| Testing methods | Specifies test and verification methods for system performance and safety | Testing bodies, system integrators |
| Installation and operation | Specifies installation, operation and maintenance requirements | Data center operators |
Note: Clause details are subject to the official published text of GB/T 48023-2026; the table above is compiled from the standard announcement and public information from the managing institution.
Compliance Advice
- Data center builders and liquid cooling suppliers should align current and planned projects with the standard before it takes effect on February 1, 2027.
- Suppliers should incorporate the standard's technical indicators into product design, factory testing and quality documentation, so products can be verified against GB/T 48023-2026.
- Operators should require suppliers to provide test reports demonstrating compliance with GB/T 48023-2026 when procuring liquid cooling systems.