This article was posted 02/21/2007 and is most likely outdated.

Guidelines for Grounding Information Technology Equipment (ITE)
 

 
Topic - Grounding and Bonding
Subject - Guidelines for Grounding Information Technology Equipment (ITE)

February 21, 2007  

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Guidelines for Grounding Information Technology Equipment (ITE)

ImageNinety percent (90%) of the problems with ITE installations are internal to the facility; only 10% are related to conditions on the utility electric service. Importantly, 75% of the problems arising within a facility are related to grounding making proper and adequate grounding the single-most important factor in reliable ITE system performance.

The purpose of the following letter of information is to establish guidelines for grounding of power systems and equipment for ITE installations.

Click Here or on the image to read the full letter provided by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI, formerly CBEMA).
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  • The big problems are the "layers of civilization" in a building. It's the same as old minefields - undocumented, forgotten, ready to blow up. Companies will pay and pay and pay a little at a time and endure the high hidden costs of downtime and problems trying to duct tape the existing wiring, rather than just pay one big bill, gut it out right and do over clean & documented.

    And I agree with Mr. Fox too. Why not just send in a 5-wire service?

    I didn't see mention of the classic, when you have a noise issue, drill a hole in the concrete floor, pound in a stake and attach a ground wire and it will get all better. And other old wives tales...

    Matt
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