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Overhead Cable Delivery

Started by thehotaisle · 11 months ago

This picture is from a BT Data Center in Holland, just outside Amsterdam.

There are quite significant airflow benefits to keeping power and data cables overhead and out of the plenum space under the floor. Underfloor pressures can be maximized and airflow design can be maintained.

If we can avoid lifting floor tiles when installing ... Continue reading »

2 comments

  • Is it safe to assume that this photo is only distributing network cables? Or is power and network cables sharing the trough?
  • Joe,

    This overhead cable delivery device is setup to separate power, fiber and copper distribution into different channels - so all cabling is delivered overhead. The benefits are clear - no need to open up the raised floor for new cabling and less clutter blocking the airflow.

    Steve

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