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 network and power connections that reduces risk.
- Health & Safety – operators falling into open tiles
- Overheating caused by diverting airflow
- Collapse risk
Comment by Joe on 31 July 2008:
Is it safe to assume that this photo is only distributing network cables? Or is power and network cables sharing the trough?
Comment by thehotaisle on 31 July 2008:
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
Comment by Joe on 31 July 2008:
Is it safe to assume that this photo is only distributing network cables? Or is power and network cables sharing the trough?
Comment by thehotaisle on 31 July 2008:
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