Hubbell Solutions for Data Centers
Managing Power & Data as One
Data centers are the very core of modern business environments, supporting all the applications needed to maintain daily communications, transactions, and critical storage and retrieval of information. For years, data center managers considered power and data infrastructures as two separate entities. Today’s emerging applications require faster transmission speed and increased power consumption. As a result, there is now a tremendous need for holistic data center solutions that address both power and data while supporting sustainability through energy efficiency, space utilization, reliability, and uptime.
From the building power source to the cabinet to the work station, Hubbell Wiring Systems has the reliable power and data solutions needed to deliver efficient power, transport critical data, support the latest networking applications and effectively manage high-density equipment to ensure data center sustainability.
Delivery from the Utility Room > Through the Data Center > To the Workstations
- Hubbell power distribution solutions and devices improve airflow, enhance power capacity and load balancing, enable flexible
power connections, and maximize data center uptime by preventing unintentional disconnects at essential switch gear. - Hubbell server and network cabinets, racks, and cable management solutions optimize airflow for efficient cooling, increase
usable space, and facilitate identification of critical ports while maintaining data center aesthetics for a professional look. - Throughout the data center, Hubbell fiber and copper systems support maximum bandwidth and emerging applications to
reduce waste and cable bulk to ensure uptime, scalability and reliability extending the life of the network investment. - In the Data Center, Hubbell raised-floor solutions and connections support space efficiency by delivering power, data, and AV
applications to work area outlets while lighting controls and sensors save energy and enhance security throughout the data center.
From the Utility Room
- SpikeShield ® service entrance and branch panel surge protection devices
- NextFrame™ equipment racks and iFrame server and networking cabinets
- OptiChannel™ fiber MTP plug-and-play cassettes and 12-fiber cords
- IEO Pin & Sleeve
- Copper infrastructure solutions include 10G base-T, 48-port angled, super high-density and vertical patch panels that save rack space
- Hubbell vertical and horizontal metered power strips can be easily mounted in all Hubbell cabinets to effectively distribute power to active equipment at each rack unit, minimizing power cord length and clutter.
- Kellems® strain relief grips
- Twist-Lock® Power Devices
- 50A Insulgrip® Twist-Lock® plugs and connectors
- XXL Cable Management System
- BIDnet™ preterminated copper trunk assemblies
- UL-listed CONNEXION zone distribution system
- Hubbell’s variety of deep and shallow access floorboxes
- Lighting controls
- Switches, ground fault products and receptacles for power to keystone copper & fiber jacks, and AV connectors for voice, data, and multimedia applications, and all the faceplates and delivery systems to support them.
Featured products
Hubbell’s IEC Pin and Sleeve devices are robust electrical connectors designed to provide secure and reliable power connections. These devices adhere to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, ensuring global compatibility and high performance in demanding environments. They are known for their durability, safety features, and ease of use. Hubbell IEC Pin and Sleeve 20A to 100A connections enable distribution of 3 phase electrical power to server cabinets, extending the capacity of power distribution units for space savings and reducing the amount of power cables beneath the raised floor for effective airflow and cooling.
Features:
- Thermoset Contact Carrier – High resistance to tracking and higher temperatures
- Multi-Contact Spring – Superior conductivity provides long term reliable connections
- Cover Arm – Compact & shrouded cover arm improves durability
- Improved Horsepower Ratings – Industry leading ratings covering all devices increase applications
- Locking Ring – Wing tabs assist user’s ability to tighten for a reliable seal
- Swivel Pressure Pads Screw – High torque without damaging stranded wire (20A & 30A devices)
- Strain Relief – Pocketed recessed screws on same side provide assembly efficiencies
- Non-Metallic Liquidtight Adapter – Provides means for attaching flexible conduit
- IP69k Rated
Hubbell’s innovative, patented Twist-Lock® Edge series devices with screwless terminations are the fastest termination devices on the market. Strong steel springs continuously apply pressure to wires, ensuring a strong connection in the most abusive environments.
Power Devices
Hubbell Twist-Lock® Power Devices prevent unintentional disconnects to ensure uptime of critical active equipment. Available in 15A, 20A and 30A configurations. Watertight Safety-Shroud® designs further enhance safety and reliability of data center electrical connections. Twist-Lock Receptacles can be integrated into vertical and horizontal power strips.
Insulgrip
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Kellems® strain relief grips support power drops from above to help remove obstacles from airflow in plenum spaces. They also reduce waste by liminating the need for rigid wire management systems
and ensure reliable electrical connections through proper strain relief, which reduces costly data center downtime.