Electrical Distribution Newsletter | June 2026
Life in the Fast Lane
In the fast-paced and rapidly expanding data center market, Leviton’s broad range of network solutions delivers the speed, scale and reliable performance facilities require in today’s data-driven economy
Statistics reveal that there are well over 11,000 active data centers worldwide, and many more to come. According to a recent McKinsey study, demand for data centers is expected to nearly triple by 2030 and an estimated $7 trillion will be spent on building and upgrading data centers over the next five years alone. In light of this market boom, demand for a broad range of high-performing network solutions in the mission-critical data center segment has never been greater. And Leviton Network Solutions is there to answer the call with a full spectrum of integrated products and a team of trained specialists – all designed to meet customer needs within this diverse market while helping to position distributors and contractors as data center experts.
A trusted and recognized leader in the growing data center market, Leviton offers products that support everything from the data center’s high-performance interior to its rugged exterior, providing complete end-to-end copper and fiber structured cabling systems and racking equipment designed to meet rising global demand for data center infrastructure, AI networks, and enterprise and smart building solutions. From power solutions to power distribution units (PDUs), OPT-X Global Fiber Systems, cabling systems for AI networks and much more, Leviton’s comprehensive portfolio of network solutions provides the speed, scale, agility, compliance and reliability that data center applications of all types and sizes require for success in today’s data-driven economy.
Leviton Power Solutions for Data Centers
Within data centers, “’white spaces’ refer to the areas that house IT equipment, including servers, networking equipment, racks, A/C and cooling systems, storage, and power distribution,” explained Eric Yarrows, product manager at Leviton. “Leviton’s pin & sleeve devices power the server itself and two or more are typically used per server rack within the data center – both for standard power and for emergency backup. And Leviton also offers a full line of NEMA devices, both locking and straight-blade, in plugs and connectors, as well as locking receptacles for the ultimate in safety and reliability.”
In mission-critical applications like data centers where time is money and downtime isn’t an option, “data center operators and engineers want to invest in a manufacturer that stands behind its product,” Yarrows continued. “Leviton delivers that assurance with a five-year warranty on pin & sleeve products, and a limited lifetime warranty on NEMA devices.”
In the ‘gray space’ outside of the data center where HVAC cooling systems, generators, switchgear, transformers and uninterruptible power supplies reside, Scott Pisani, senior product manager for Leviton's Temporary Power Product Line, noted that “Leviton’s 16-series plugs are ideal for OEM customers or contractors that are assembling cables, while our 16-series receptacles are ideal for generator, load bank, transfer switch manufacturers, and other OEMs selling finished products to data centers. And these plugs and receptacles come with an industry-standard two-year warranty.”
Other popular Leviton power solutions for data centers include isolated ground and surge-protected receptacles. For more information on all of Leviton’s power solutions for data centers, download the Power Solutions for Data Centers brochure or watch this video with sales tips from Scott and Eric.
Other Leviton Network Solutions
Leviton offers a wide variety of high-performance solutions for hyperscale AI networks, cloud environments, colocation and multi-tenant facilities, enterprise deployments and service provider data centers, all of which are designed to serve the broad needs of today’s growing market.
These include:
- Horizontal and vertical-rack mounted PDUs that provide robust and reliable power to servers, storage, networking and other rack and cabinet equipment.
- Wire mesh safety grips that are durably built to support wire, rope, tubing or fiber optic cable in demanding and industrial data center environments.
- Leviton’s OPT-X family of fiber cabling solutions, which are easy to use, maintain and manage, delivering flexible migration options for future bandwidth growth.
- Leviton’s STRATA™ fiber ecosystem supports hyperscale, AI, and other large data center operations with next-generation densities and speeds of 1.6 terabits per second (Tb/s) and beyond.
- Leviton’s Make-to-Order configurations can be custom designed to support your specific need from a variety of pre-terminated fiber and copper products.
Leviton Network Services
Today’s data center applications can be complex and overwhelming, but distributors and contractors never have to go it alone! Leviton’s highly credentialed team of data center designers, applications engineers, mechanical engineers and network specification experts are standing by to provide everything from conceptual drawings to rack layouts, line diagrams, elevation drawings and bills of materials. Getting involved in projects early, Leviton’s Network Solutions Data Center Design Team is there to answer any questions, provide custom product designs that meet specific network requirements, and provide an optimal plan for deploying structured cabling solutions. For more information or to engage Leviton’s Network Solutions Data Center Design Team in a project, visit the Design Team’s website or contact them at dc_team@leviton.com or by calling (800) 722-2082.
The Bottom Line
Data centers represent a huge opportunity for distributors and contractors, and Leviton is dedicated to walking alongside its channel partners to ensure that they can tap into their share of this strong and growing market and confidently support their customers. For more information on any of Leviton’s Network Solutions for data centers, visit the Leviton Data Center page located here or contact your Leviton Sales Representative.
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