Just wondering if we can have both electrical and data equipment in the same closet like a panel and data equipment.Is there something in NEC that this is prohibited?
Thanks,
shortcircuit!
If you are talking about small scale data equipment like a few ethernet cables, small hubs and perhaps routers, you can install them if you have required working clearances. I've done a few of them.
However, if you install big data centers for multiple tenants that require several servers for example, it is best to have an area dedicated for the purpose. Data center rooms differ in design depending on the current situation or retrofit.
The most preferred design is the raised floor. It is basically a floor above a slab. This allows for future add-ons where technicians would remove a portion (usually like a tile that weighs about 100 lbs.) that allow them to add or modify wiring.
Some designs have wiring access and HVAC systems overhead.
There is a company that specializes in these activities. . . Equinix based in Southern California.