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(A) Uses Permitted
Flexible power cords and cables shall be permitted to be used for connections between equipment enclosures of an MDC system where not subject to physical damage.
Informational Note: One example of flexible power cord usage for connections between equipment enclosures of an MDC system is between an MDC enclosure containing only servers and one containing power distribution equipment.
(B) Uses Not Permitted
Flexible power cords and cables shall not be used for connection to external sources of power.
Informational Note: Examples of external sources of power are electrical services, feeders, and premises branch circuits.
(C) Listing
Where flexible power cords or cables are used, they shall be listed as suitable for extra-hard usage. Where used outdoors, flexible power cords and cables shall also be listed as suitable for wet locations and shall be sunlight resistant.
(D) Single-Conductor Cable
Single-conductor power cable shall be permitted to be used only in sizes 2 AWG or larger.
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