Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology

Chapter 7. Power Distribution

“Gimme gimme shock treatment.”

—The Ramones

The power distribution system is the system that includes the main power feed into the data center (or the building), the transformers, power distribution panels with circuit breakers, wiring, grounding system, power outlets, and any power generators, power supplies, or other devices that have to do with feeding power to the data center equipment.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• “Power Distribution System Design”

• “Grounding and Bonding”

• “Signal Reference Grid”

• “Input Power Quality”

• “Wiring and Cabling”

• “Electromagnetic Compatibility”

• “Electrostatic Discharge”

• “Site Power Analyses”