What Is Cable Tray?_
Cable tray is an overhead or underfloor support system that provides organized pathways for routing cables through a data center. Types include ladder tray (open rungs for airflow), trough tray (enclosed for protection), and wire basket tray (lightweight, flexible). In AI data centers, cable tray systems must accommodate both fiber/copper cables and liquid cooling hoses, requiring separation and pathway planning.
Technical Details
Cable tray selection for AI data centers depends on cable volume, weight loading, and the need to accommodate liquid cooling lines. Ladder tray provides the best airflow and is preferred for high-density runs. Wire basket tray is lighter and more flexible for routing changes. Trough tray offers maximum protection for critical runs. In GPU facilities, dedicated cable tray pathways must be planned for: data cables (fiber and copper), power cables (high-gauge power whips), management cables (Cat6A for IPMI/BMC), and liquid cooling hoses (requiring separation from electrical cables). Fill ratio should not exceed 40–50% to allow for future growth and maintenance access.
How Leviathan Systems Works with Cable Tray
Leviathan Systems designs and installs cable tray systems as part of structured cabling projects, ensuring proper separation between data, power, and liquid cooling pathways in GPU data center environments.