Chapter 5. Overhead or Under-Floor Installation?

This chapter outlines the benefits and drawbacks of running power, data connections, and cooling into the Data Center by way of the ceiling versus installing a raised floor system and routing it underneath. The chapter details the components involved and offers sample illustrations for both overhead and under-floor systems as well as provides common problems to watch for and avoid.

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