Battery cabinet installation site in the computer room

Can a battery be installed in a computer room?

Sometimes they are installed in the same room as the UPS (i.e., electrical equipment room). Local or regional codes may dictate whether batteries are permitted in an electrical room. Smaller UPS systems (e.g, up to 250 kVA) are commonly installed directly in the computer room along with their respective battery cabinets.

Do battery cabinets need to be locked?

Battery cabinets must enclose the batteries behind locked doors accessible only to authorized personnel. As long as the cabinets are kept locked, they can be located in a computer room or other rooms accessible by non-battery technicians.

Where are ups installed in a computer room?

Smaller UPS systems (e.g, up to 250 kVA) are commonly installed directly in the computer room along with their respective battery cabinets. The UPS and/or battery cabinets might be configured to look like standard computer equipment racks. Hazards

How do I set up an UPS battery room?

Open-rack battery rooms must be adjacent to the UPS room. Battery cabinets must be adjacent to the UPS equipment. Cable lengths from multiple cabinets should be kept as nearly identical as possible to prevent voltage drop variations. One cabinet should be able to hold at least one complete string of cells.

Can you put a battery in an electrical room?

Local or regional codes may dictate whether batteries are permitted in an electrical room. Smaller UPS systems (e.g, up to 250 kVA) are commonly installed directly in the computer room along with their respective battery cabinets. The UPS and/or battery cabinets might be configured to look like standard computer equipment racks.

Where should storage batteries be located?

Storage batteries shall be located within a protective enclosure or area accessible only to qualified persons. A protective enclosure can be a battery room, control building, or a case, cage, or fence that will protect the contained equipment an limit the likelihood of inadvertent contact with energized parts.