Head-to-Head: Busway vs. Remote Power Panels

From enterprise to hyperscale, discover why leading data centers select busway over remote power panels (RPPs) for safer, scalable power with a lower cost of installation. This side-by-side cost comparison of a 28-rack data center row with 400A A/B redundancy shows Starline track busway’s lower total project cost when compared to RPPs.

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How Busway Outperforms RPPs

RPPs		Busway
System shutdown required for circuit changes Adding or removing circuits requires significant coordination and infrastructure changes	Scalability	Add capacity without downtime Easily add or remove circuits within a matter of minutes
Labor-intensive to add or change power whips More under-floor whips and field infrastructure	Install Time & Labor	Flexible, modular, localized design Multi-circuit plug-ins for efficient power distribution
Field built systems are prone to installation errors Extra parts and rework can extend timelines	Quality & Rework	Factory-controlled assembly ensures consistency Prefabricated parts reduce errors and safety risks
More exposure to incident energy More touchpoints increase risk	Safety & Uptime	Designed to hot-swap plug-ins RPA provides additional layer of protection

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