Equal1 Launches Rack-Mounted Quantum Server For Data Centers
Equal1 has launched RacQ, the latest version of its rack-mounted quantum computer designed for standard data center environments. The Dublin-based company aims to move quantum computing beyond specialized laboratories and into mainstream enterprise infrastructure.
RacQ builds on the Bell-1 quantum server introduced in early 2025. Moreover, the system runs on Equal1’s UnityQ quantum system-on-chip, which uses standard CMOS semiconductor manufacturing processes.
The unit fits into a standard 19-inch, 42U data center rack and consumes 1,600 watts through a single-phase power socket. In addition, the server includes an integrated cryocooler that maintains an internal temperature of 0.3 Kelvin without requiring external cryogenic systems. The full system weighs approximately 400 kilograms.
Hybrid Architecture Expands Enterprise Use Cases
Equal1 designed RacQ for hybrid quantum-classical computing environments. Consequently, the system allows quantum processors to handle specialized workloads while classical servers manage supporting tasks.
During a prototype demonstration with Dell Technologies, Equal1 integrated RacQ with a Dell PowerEdge R770 server and PowerSwitch networking infrastructure. Meanwhile, Dell’s Quantum Intelligent Orchestrator coordinated task scheduling between the quantum and classical systems.
The launch also follows several strategic partnerships and funding milestones. Earlier this year, Equal1 secured $60 million in funding, increasing total investment to more than $85 million. Additionally, the company partnered with Q-CTRL to integrate autonomous calibration software into its quantum servers.
Equal1 also signed agreements with Bull and Kvantify to support quantum computing applications in supercomputing, drug discovery, and chemistry research.
Silicon-Spin Strategy Targets Long-Term Scale
Equal1 continues to focus on silicon-spin qubits manufactured through conventional semiconductor fabrication techniques. Therefore, the company differentiates itself from competitors using superconducting or trapped-ion quantum architectures.
Although the current UnityQ processor operates with a relatively modest qubit count, Equal1 plans to scale toward millions of on-chip qubits by 2030. Furthermore, the company validated its CMOS quantum process using GlobalFoundries’ 22FDX platform in 2025.
The RacQ launch highlights Equal1’s strategy of prioritizing deployable infrastructure and easier integration alongside raw quantum performance.
