() Quote CartHigh-performance cable solutions directly impact reliability, efficiency, and scalability. They’re a longterm investment, and the fundamental building block of all data centers.
As society increasingly relies on digital connectivity, data centers have become critical components of the modern business landscape. Designing and building these facilities requires meticulous planning to ensure the efficiency, resiliency, and cost-effectiveness of business data center operations. In particular, the cabling infrastructure in these facilities enables reliable, high-speed connections between switches, servers, and network equipment.
Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable offers reliable, efficient cabling solutions designed for the unique needs of data centers. Learn more about our data center power cable products and the benefits of working with us.
Comprehensive Cabling Solutions for Efficient Data Center Construction
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When building a data center, choose high-quality, certified cables to maximize efficient power distribution. Below is a look at the main types of specialized cables used in data center construction.
- Power Cables:
- Medium Voltage Power Cables: Medium voltage power cables are essential in any data center as they distribute primary power throughout the facility. At Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable, we provide a wide range of high-quality medium-voltage power cables with bare copper and aluminum conductors (13.8 kV and 34.5 kV). These durable, reliable data center cables are essential to meeting large-scale power requirements.
- Armored Power Cables: Another common type of power cable we supply is armored power cables. Made from copper conductors encased in PVC jackets, these power cables offer extreme durability and protection for critical power circuits.
- Coaxial Cables: Another common type of data center cable is coaxial cables. Our coaxial cable consists of a copper conductor, EMI/RFI shielding, dielectric insulation, and an outer jacket. Coaxial cables are a reliable choice commonly used in data centers to transmit high-quality AC radiofrequency signals with minimal interference.
- Custom Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies: Data centers often rely on a combination of cable assemblies and wiring harnesses to organize and simplify multi-wire systems. Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable offers custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses designed to meet our clients’ data center needs. Our assemblies are pre-terminated and tested for quality assurance. Customization helps streamline installation and reduce on-site labor, saving time and money.
Why Work With Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable
Partner with a trusted cabling provider for your data center construction project. For over 100 years, Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable has been a one-stop shop providing comprehensive solutions for all our customers’ wire and cable needs. With a range of standard and custom products and a team of in-house engineers to support your project, we can save you time, money, and stress throughout the design, production, and installation process.
Certified by ISO 9001:2015 and other regulatory bodies, Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable implements a Total Quality Management (TQM) system to produce quality products that meet customer specifications and fulfill all applicable industry requirements. Our cabling solutions also adhere to the following standards for data center design and installation:
- TIA/EIA-568
- TIA/EIA-862
- TIA-942
As part of our commitment to ESG compliance, we deliver sustainable solutions so that our customers can reduce their environmental footprint and contribute to responsible data center operations.
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When constructing a new data center, having the right cabling partner is essential to the project’s success. Since 1919, Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable has served critical industries with high-quality standard and custom wire and cable products. For more information about our data center cabling and power capabilities, contact us or request a quote.
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Data centers require a layered approach to cabling, spanning both power and data. Key solutions include:
- Armored Cable Solutions: Aluminum or steel interlocking armored cables engineered to protect critical power and data paths from mechanical stress, crushing, and rodent damage under raised floors, eliminating the need for rigid conduit to accelerate deployment times.
- Custom Power Cords: Application-specific power cords (C13, C14, C19, C20) cut to exact lengths for high-density PDU (Power Distribution Unit) connections.
- BMS and HVAC Cabling: Low-voltage control cables for facility cooling, environmental sensors, and security systems.
- High-speed Category Cables: Cat6, Cat6a, and Cat7 cables for low-latency server-to-switch and switch-to-switch communications.
Using standard, overly long power cords in a high-density server rack creates “cable spaghetti.” This excess cabling blocks essential airflow to server exhaust fans, causing equipment to run hot and forcing HVAC systems to consume more energy. Custom-length power cords eliminate slack, optimize thermal management, and make maintenance or server hot-swapping significantly safer and faster.
- Right-size your power cables: Utilize our Amps-Volts-Watts calculator to ensure you aren’t over-specifying copper gauge sizes, which adds unnecessary weight and cost.
- Plan for NEC 2026: Ensure your power distribution cabling is rated for upcoming National Electrical Code requirements for higher-voltage server racks.
- Color-code for efficiency: Use color-coded power cords (e.g., blue for A-feed, red for B-feed) to reduce installation time and prevent accidental unplugging during maintenance.
