As per the draft SP-3-0092 (to be published as TIA-942), specific spaces are defined to s atisfy the need of data centers.

The new spaces are:

• Computer room
• Entrance room
• Support Area Telecom Room (TR)
• Main distribution area (MDA)
• Horizontal distribution area (HDA)
• Zone distribution area (ZDA)
• Equipment distribution area (EDA)
• Data center support area

The star topology will define your cabling infrastructure.

Points to consider:

• Estimate full capacity & provide architects and engineers with the space requirements
• Based on the data center plans, create & establish the location of all required areas
• Plan for the pathway requirements to connect all these areas
• Design the telecommunications cabling system for today's and tomorrow's equipment needs
• Consider consolidating standardized and proprietary cabling into a single structured cabling system