Data and Power ladders

[Anonymous user]

Hello everyone.

Not very familiar with the NEC regulations, but here is a question for those of you that are.
Our new data center design has 3 separate areas:

1. Strictly network equipment - Access layer switches, core switch and Internet router located close to ISP equipment. Maximum of 10 devices with a maximum power draw of 2KW. All located about 70' from area 2 in an enclosed room.
2. Server racks, UPS and PDU. Air-tight room with fire suppression system.
3. Console area - K, V, M located 15' from area 2 in the same room as area 1.

We would like to power all of the equipment from the PDU/UPS that we are purchasing and not install separate UPS for areas 1 and 3. This will give us the reliability we are looking for. The location has no drop ceiling or raised floor.

1. Is it possible to run both data (CAT6 and SM fiber) and power cables on the same overhead ladder to locations 1 and 3.
2. Is it possible to run both data and power through the same conduit (wall separation for air-tight room) from area 1 to 2.

Thanks for your input.

[Anonymous user]

C, thanks for your input. Your assumptions were correct and this gives me a pretty good idea of what I should be looking for.

[Anonymous user]

Hello everyone.

Not very familiar with the NEC regulations, but here is a question for those of you that are.
Our new data center design has 3 separate areas:

1. Strictly network equipment - Access layer switches, core switch and Internet router located close to ISP equipment. Maximum of 10 devices with a maximum power draw of 2KW. All located about 70' from area 2 in an enclosed room.
2. Server racks, UPS and PDU. Air-tight room with fire suppression system.
3. Console area - K, V, M located 15' from area 2 in the same room as area 1.

We would like to power all of the equipment from the PDU/UPS that we are purchasing and not install separate UPS for areas 1 and 3. This will give us the reliability we are looking for. The location has no drop ceiling or raised floor.

1. Is it possible to run both data (CAT6 and SM fiber) and power cables on the same overhead ladder to locations 1 and 3.
2. Is it possible to run both data and power through the same conduit (wall separation for air-tight room) from area 1 to 2.

Thanks for your input.

[Anonymous user · Accepted solution]

Just an update for this question. Did some research and talked to the local electricians that are doing the work in our new facility. Here is what i found out:
1. Data and power can not run in the same conduit.
2. There must be physical separation if the 2 are running in parallel
3. If utilizing same cable ladder, there must be a divider between the data and power, however the suggestion is to run two separate ladders.
4. No division is necessary at perpendicular intersection. (I guess that would also depend on the power run)