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RELIABILITY , FLEXIBILITY , AND SAFETY THE THREE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A TRACK BUSWAY POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM aAbstract

Track busway systems are quickly becoming the solution of choice in data centers , industrial and manufacturing plants , and other facilities with highlevel power distribution needs . However , not all busway systems are the same . An effective busway system offers three essential qualities – Reliability , Flexibility and Safety . When evaluating a busway system , you should apply these qualities to four primary elements : track busway sections , joints between sections , plug-in units ( or tap-off boxes ) and power monitoring systems . Furthermore , you should look for a busway solutions provider with the experience , quality , and service offerings to serve as a reliable business partner for your company . By applying the principles outlined in this white paper , you will be able to select a top-quality busway solution that will serve the ongoing power needs of your facility over the long run .
Introduction
For data center owners and Consulting and Specification Engineers ( CSEs ), busway systems are rapidly becoming the solution of choice for effective power distribution . Busways can be suspended from the ceiling , placed on vertical supports , or even mounted on the server cabinets themselves to provide a direct power source to servers and racks .
Busway systems offer numerous advantages over traditional Remote Power Panels ( RPPs ). Suspended
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