Trane® Continuum Rubin DSX Reference Designs: Cooling Built for the Age of AI

See how innovation scales to meet new thermal management demands.

What is a Reference Design?

A reference design is a professionally developed blueprint that provides a proven, ready-to-use solution for a specific technology, product or system. It typically includes detailed schematics, layout files and comprehensive documentation to guide designers and engineers through the development process, reducing time-to-market and minimizing risk. By leveraging reference designs, data center owners can accelerate product development, ensure best practices and achieve reliable performance—all while focusing their resources on differentiation and innovation.

Available Reference Designs





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1 GW CenTraVac® Simplex

Trane’s 1 GW AI Factory Reference Design gives engineers a fast, low‑risk way to scale AI cooling, cutting energy and water use while boosting available power for compute. It reduces design time and TCO with flexible cooling, high‑efficiency chillers, and built‑in resiliency that adapts as workloads grow.

Heat Rejection TechnologyLiquid Cooling TechnologyAir Cooling TechnologyDeployment Capacity
Chiller + Dry Cooler + Waterside Economizing Single Phase DTCFan Coil Wall1GW



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1GW CenTraVac® Simplex – Higher Condenser Temperatures

Trane’s updated AI Factory Reference Design features a water‑cooled chiller optimized for higher condenser temperatures. It accelerates design, reduces energy and water use, and supports sustainable, scalable performance with flexible cooling integration and built‑in redundancy.

Heat Rejection TechnologyLiquid Cooling TechnologyAir Cooling TechnologyDeployment Capacity
Chiller + Dry Cooler + Waterside Economizing Single Phase DTCFan Coil Wall1GW


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250MW CenTraVac® Duplex

Trane’s 250MW Reference Design combines streamlined installation, optimized free cooling, and an optional Heat Recovery feature that lowers PUE and environmental impact. This robust blueprint enhances energy performance, and supports resilient, sustainable infrastructure for evolving IT loads.

Heat Rejection TechnologyLiquid Cooling TechnologyAir Cooling TechnologyDeployment Capacity
Chiller + Dry Cooler + Waterside Economizing Single Phase DTCFan Coil Wall250MW


Cooling Solutions for Hyperscale and Colocation Data Centers

  • CenTraVac CDHH Background

    CenTraVac® Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chillers

    Trane CenTraVac water-cooled centrifugal chillers feature a time-tested low-pressure design utilizing ultra-low GWP refrigerants R-514A and R-1233zd.

  • Trane¬Æ Ascend‚Ñ¢ Air-Cooled Chiller model ACR

    Ascend™ ACR Air-Cooled Chiller

    Trane® Ascend™ ACR with integrated free cooling, engineered for high-density environments. Exceptional efficiency and Rapid Restart™.

  • Trane¬Æ Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller model TCAB

    Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller

    Maximize cooling efficiency and reduce costs with Trane’s Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller. Ideal for data centers, it offers advanced control and sustainability. Request a quote today!

  • Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) Single Closed Left

    Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU)

    Trane's CDU is a reliable, sustainable coolant distribution unit for data centers and IT cooling systems. It provides 1MW direct-to-chip liquid cooling.

  • Trane Computer Room Air-Handler (CRAH) - Transparent Background

    Computer Room Air Handler for Data Centers

    Trane’s Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH) is essential for cooling central IT infrastructure, ensuring stable and reliable operation of critical equipment.

  • Fan Coil Wall Painted Full Front with Background - Data Centers - TCDC

    Fan Coil Wall for Data Centers

    Trane's data center fan wall units maintain precise temperature and humidity in server rooms, helping mission-critical data center uptime and reducing energy consumption.

  • Technician Fixing Equipment Unit

    Connected Mechanical Service Agreements

    Connected Mechanical Service Agreements deliver continuous data collection and remote HVAC monitoring to improve equipment performance, reliability, and lower costs.

  • A engineer under checking the industry cooling tower air conditioner is water cooling tower air chiller HVAC of large industrial building to control air system.

    Tracer® Chiller Plant Control

    Trane brings system-level thinking and trusted expertise to turn chiller plant management into a performance multiplier—helping you move faster, run cooler and stay ready for what’s next.

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