The Deep Space Nine internal utilities distribution infrastructure consists of specific parallel systems involved in channeling matter, energy, and data throughout the station.

    * Power- Power for onboard systems is distributed by four stages of magnetically shielded transmission waveguides known as the electoplasma system (EPS).

    * Optical Data Network (ODN)- The Deep Space 9 ODN system consists of a combination of Cardassian and Starfleet optronic fiber runs connection Starfleet, Cardassian, and Bajoran networked computer systems. The ODN network is critical to all primary station systems and is partitioned into security access levels.

    * Gravity generation- The network of graviton-producing mats is spread throughout the station, with power flow produced by the EPS grid.

    * Atmospheric breathing gases- Conduit bundles for breathing gases and research gas supplies are part of the overall station consumables network. In some cases, a single conduit can carry up to five related gases simultaneously, provided that condenser/separator units are installed at both ends.

    * Solid waste disposal- The original Terok Nor solids processing system consisted of individual desiccation and ultrasonic dry waste breakdown units, each connected to a return airflow network carrying powered materials to the Lower Core for separation and recycling.

    * Replicator conduits- Unprocessed fiber and nutrient mixtures, plus fluids and trace chemicals, are supplied to all station replicator intermediate step tanks.

    * Turbolift personnel transport system- The personnel and cargo turbolift network runs along 9.54 kilometers of tube pathways in horizontal, vertical, and angled orientations.