Equal1 Unveils Hybrid Rack-Mounted Silicon-Spin Quantum Computer
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Insider Brief Equal1 announced the global release of RacQ, which it describes as the first deployable rack-mounted silicon-spin quantum computer designed to fit within a standard 19-inch data center rack and operate alongside classical computing infrastructure. The company said RacQ supports hybrid quantum-classical computing workflows by offloading selected computational tasks to a quantum processor while keeping pre- and post-processing on conventional servers. Equal1 and Dell Technologies plan to demonstrate the system at Dell Technologies World using a prototype configuration that combines the RacQ quantum system with Dell PowerEdge servers, networking hardware and orchestration software inside a conventional data center rack environment. PRESS RELEASE — Equal1 today announced a milestone in the evolution of quantum computing with the global release of Equal1 RacQ. RacQ, the next generation evolution of our Bell-1 Server, represents the world’s first deployable rack-mounted silicon-spin quantum computer designed to live within a standard 19-inch data center rack. Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing (HQCC) Integration HQCC enables high-impact applications, including investment risk analysis, materials simulation and supply chain optimization. In these workflows, classical and quantum workloads operate as a single system. Intensive subroutines are offloaded to the RacQ quantum processor, while pre- and post-processing remain on the classical compute server. This integration allows organizations to prioritize high-impact use cases and move hybrid systems directly into production. Experience RacQ and HQCC In Action Equal1 and Dell Technologies are demonstrating how HQCC could be deployed in a data center next week at Dell Technologies World in the Modern Data Center area of the Solutions Expo. In this experimental prototype, Equal1’s RacQ integrates a silicon quantum computer with a Dell PowerEdge R770 server, a PowerSwitch networking environment and Dell’s Quantum Intelligent Orchestrator – a prototype created to manage and schedule workloads across heterogeneous compute resources – all within a standard data center rack design. While the demonstration is a research collaboration, it shows how HQCC is indeed possible in HPC environments and sets a practical benchmark for low-disruption QPU integration. RacQ highlights Standard Power: It plugs into a standard single-phase electrical socket, consuming only 1600 W – comparable to a high-end classical server. Advanced Cooling: It features an integrated, self-contained, closed-cycle cryocooler that maintains an internal temperature of 0.3 Kelvin without external infrastructure. Compact Footprint: Weighing 400 kg, the hybrid quantum classical compute device fits perfectly into a standard Dell 42U frame. For too long, quantum computing has remained isolated in specialist environments, custom-built and disconnected from standard infrastructure. Equal1 is changing this by delivering quantum compute in a familiar footprint, accessible to every data center operator. Building on the foundation of the Bell-1, the new Equal1 RacQ translates that same quantum power into a deployable, rack-mounted form factor. The Equal1 RacQ is designed to integrate seamlessly with any classical compute hardware, enabling hybrid quantum classical compute all within the same data center rack form factor. Whether an organization utilizes existing server stacks or specialized high-performance computing (HPC) nodes, RacQ functions as a peer-level resource within the rack. “For nearly every organization, quantum computing remains out of reach, confined to labs,” says Jason Lynch, CEO of Equal1. “We’re changing that. We are putting quantum inside the rack so customers can roll it in, plug it in and begin running hybrid quantum–classical workloads in days, using the infrastructure they already own.” Powered by UnityQ: Silicon-Scale Innovation The Equal1 RacQ is powered by UnityQ, a breakthrough quantum system-on-chip that will integrate the complete quantum system onto a single silicon package.
Data Center Ready: The full system weighs 400 kg and fits within a standard rack footprint. Standard CMOS: Built using standard semiconductor processes, allowing it to scale on the cadence of global chip progress. Efficient Power: Runs at approximately 1.6kW from a single-phase electrical socket. Self-Contained Cooling: An integrated, closed-cycle cryocooler maintains an internal temperature of 0.3 Kelvin without requiring external cryogenic infrastructure.
Matt Swayne LinkedIn With a several-decades long background in journalism and communications, Matt Swayne has worked as a science communicator for an R1 university for more than 12 years, specializing in translating high tech and deep tech for the general audience. He has served as a writer, editor and analyst at The Quantum Insider since its inception. In addition to his service as a science communicator, Matt also develops courses to improve the media and communications skills of scientists and has taught courses. matt@thequantuminsider.com Share this article: