Introducing Leviton's Overhead Infrastructure Platform (OIP)

Leviton's Press release introducing their Overhead Infrastructure Platform (OIP). Continue reading to find out how their Overhead Infrastructure Platform can benefit variables including time and labor, overhead space and access, and swap-out staging. 

Post originated from this Leviton Press Release.

Leviton today announced the release of the Overhead Infrastructure Platform (OIP), a floor-mounted frame that provides support for cabling pathways, power, lighting and other data center infrastructure. It is designed to increase the amount of available rack space by adding patching above cabinets or racks, which also allows for quick cabinet rack-n-roll deployment.

The OIP solves several major infrastructure challenges in data centers:

• Time and labor: The OIP reduces installation time by 40 percent when compared to installing overhead-suspended ladder trays and threading cable from high ceilings.
• Overhead space and access: Suspending ladder trays and cable pathways from the ceiling is not always possible due to blockage by utility ducting and pipes, or because the roof structure may not allow the added weight. The floor-mounted OIP supports heavy loads and eliminates the need to work around overhead obstructions.
• Swap-out and staging: With the OIP, racks and cabinets are not attached to the overhead infrastructure like wire baskets and raceway. This allows users to quickly decommission and replace an entire cabinet by disconnecting cabling and power from the cabinet without removing hardware, thus minimizing downtime and the potential for human error.

“The Overhead Infrastructure Platform is truly a breakthrough in pathway support and cable routing,” said Riley Lehecka, product manager for Leviton Network Solutions. “It not only provides complete support for overhead cabling, ladder trays and raceway, it allows for patching above the cabinet, freeing up valuable rack space.”

The Overhead Infrastructure Platform can be purchased through Leviton's extensive distribution network. For more information, visit www.leviton.com/OIP or call 800.722.2082.

About Leviton Network Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions delivers complete network infrastructure systems for enterprise, data center, government, education, health care and residential markets around the globe. Solutions include copper and fiber optic connectivity, power distribution units, and much more. All Leviton products are engineered to exacting standards, offer industry-leading performance and are backed by the industry’s best service and support. Builders, contractors and other industry professionals consistently rank Leviton products as the most preferred brand in the industry. Make the smart choice for a better network. Learn more at leviton.com/ns or twitter.com/LevitonNS.

About Leviton

Leviton is the smart choice, providing the most comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of today’s residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Leveraging more than a century of experience, Leviton helps customers create sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, and lighting energy management systems. From switches and receptacles, to daylight harvesting controls, networking systems, and equipment for charging electric vehicles, Leviton solutions help customers achieve savings in energy, time and cost, all while enhancing safety. For more information, visit www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton, http://twitter.com/leviton or http://www.youtube.com/Levitonmfg.