Data Centre Magazine July, Issue 48 | Page 62

TRANE
Liquid cooling How does Trane’ s approach to hybrid technologies help operators overcome the cost, expertise and integration hurdles of deploying liquid cooling in real-world environments? A hybrid thermal management approach makes liquid cooling more practical and less disruptive for hyperscale and colocation operators, whether they are building new facilities or upgrading existing ones. Rather than forcing a full shift from air to liquid, Trane helps customers apply the right mix of air, chilled-water and liquid cooling technologies based on workload density, facility readiness and long-term growth plans. That gives operators a more flexible path to future capacity while preserving existing investments.
This approach directly addresses three of the biggest barriers to adoption: cost, expertise and integration.
By enabling targeted deployment where liquid cooling adds the most value, operators can limit upfront capital demands and avoid unnecessary stranded assets. Trane supports that transition with equipment, controls, design support and service, helping teams manage implementation in live, mission-critical environments with less complexity and disruption.
The recent acquisition of LiquidStack ® expands those capabilities further, adding direct-to-chip and immersion cooling technologies to Trane’ s portfolio. As a result, operators can access advanced liquid cooling solutions, integrated controls and ongoing support through a single partner.
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