The electrical design shown in the diagrams represents aTIA-942 Rating-4configuration. This design includesfull redundancy and fault tolerance, as demonstrated by the dual power distribution paths from the utility supply to the critical loads. Each power distribution path isequipped with its own UPS, ensuring that the ICT equipment and mechanical equipment have uninterrupted power in case of any single point of failure.
Detailed Explanation:
ARating-4data center requires two independent power paths that are fully redundant and capable of supporting the load independently. In the diagrams:
There are dual feeds from the utility supply, each going through separate transfer switches and power distribution paths.
Both paths have backup sources (+1) and serve critical components through separate UPS systems, providing a completely redundant setup.
The design also includes redundant paths to the mechanical equipment and ICT equipment, which further indicates the fault-tolerant characteristics of a Rating-4 infrastructure.
This setup allows for concurrent maintainability and ensures that no single failure in power distribution or UPS can impact the data center’s operation, which is characteristic of the highest Tier/Rated-4 classification.
EPI Data Center Specialist References:
EPI guidelines confirm that TIA-942 Rating-4 requires full redundancy and fault tolerance for electrical infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation even during maintenance or failure events. This design meets all those requirements, thus aligning with Rating-4 standards.
