What Is Drip Tray?_
In liquid-cooled data centers, a drip tray sits under servers, GPU nodes, or CDUs to catch any coolant drips from connections or hoses. It typically channels captured fluid to a leak detection sensor or drain line, preventing damage to underlying hardware. Drip trays are often made of corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel or high-grade plastic.
Technical Details
Drip trays are designed to hold a specific volume of coolant, as defined by the OEM spec, and may include a sloped floor to direct liquid toward a detection point. They are integrated with leak detection cables or point sensors that trigger alarms upon moisture contact. Installation requires verifying the tray's alignment with rack rails and ensuring unobstructed access for maintenance. In high-density GPU racks, drip trays are often paired with flexible tubing to route captured coolant to a facility drain system.
How Leviathan Systems Works with Drip Tray
The customer and OEM appoint qualified parties for the applicable cooling-system work and its acceptance. Leviathan does not install, connect, test, commission or maintain liquid systems. Any separately agreed physical IT installation or cabling work retains its own authorized scope and handoff.
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