IDF Room Electrical Requirements • Each Communications/Data room/closet shall have one 110V, 15 Amp electrical convenience outlet and one 110V, 20 Amp dedicated–circuit, isolated-ground electrical outlet for the electronic equipment. • This is a minimum requirement based on the typical current draw of the networking equipment to be placed. • The ground for the equipment outlet should be isolated where possible to avoid line transients. • The 110V 20 Amp dedicated-circuit, isolated-ground electrical outlets should be mounted in convenient location to facilitate the use of the shortest equipment power cords. • The recommended location is at the top of the rack or on the ladder tray. • All electrical isolated ground outlets serving Communications and Data equipment must be attached to non-switched circuits to prevent inadvertent equipment shutdown. • It is also recommended that they be on a UPS and/or generator if available.
