02 / Services
Structured Cabling & Fiber_
High-density cabling infrastructure for GPU clusters and AI-scale data centers. OM4, OM5, OS2 fiber, MPO/MTP trunking, DAC, AOC, and AEC interconnects — all installed to TIA-942 and BICSI standards. Over 25,000 cable connections deployed and tested.
Why Cabling Matters in GPU Infrastructure_
In a GPU cluster, the network fabric is compute performance. NVLink connects GPUs within a node. InfiniBand or high-speed Ethernet connects nodes across the cluster. Every cable in the fabric is a link in a chain — one bad connection, one marginal fiber, one improperly seated connector degrades the performance of the entire system.
GPU-dense environments compound this. A single GB200 NVL72 rack can have hundreds of individual cable connections. A 100-rack deployment means tens of thousands of connections, each one tested and documented.
This is not general-purpose data center cabling. The density, the speed, and the cost of errors demand specialization.
Scope of Work_
Fiber Installation
OM4 and OM5 multimode fiber for short-reach GPU-to-switch connections. OS2 single-mode fiber for backbone runs and long-distance links. All fiber routed per pathway design with proper bend radius and protection at transition points.
MPO/MTP Trunking
High-density trunk cables with 8, 12, or 24 fibers per connector for GPU cluster fabrics. Pre-terminated, factory-tested trunks reduce installation time and produce cleaner pathways than individual fiber runs.
DAC, AOC, and AEC Interconnects
DAC for short-reach, low-latency connections within a rack. AOC for runs that exceed DAC distance limits. AEC for extended copper reach with signal conditioning. We select the correct interconnect type based on topology and performance requirements.
Copper Infrastructure
Category 6A and Category 8 copper for management networks, BMC/IPMI out-of-band connectivity, and facility infrastructure. Terminated, tested, and documented to TIA standards.
Cable Management
Every cable routed through designated pathways, dressed to avoid stress and interference, and secured with proper supports. Cable management in GPU environments is a functional requirement for future maintenance and troubleshooting.
Labeling & Documentation
Every cable labeled at both ends with a naming convention aligned to the network topology. Port-to-port maps, cable schedules, and as-built documentation delivered at handoff.
Cable Types & Applications_
| Cable Type | Application | Typical Distance | GPU Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| OM4 Multimode | GPU-to-switch, short fabric runs | Up to 150m at 100G | Standard for intra-row GPU connectivity |
| OM5 Multimode | Wideband multimode, short-wave WDM | Up to 150m at 100G | Future-proofing for higher lane counts |
| OS2 Single-mode | Backbone, cross-connect, long runs | Up to 10km+ | Data center backbone and inter-building links |
| MPO/MTP Trunk | High-density multi-fiber bundles | Varies by fiber type | GPU cluster fabrics with hundreds of links per rack |
| DAC | Direct copper connection | Up to 5m | Intra-rack or adjacent rack GPU-to-switch |
| AOC | Active optical, pre-terminated | Up to 100m | Mid-range runs where DAC cannot reach |
| AEC | Active electrical, extended copper | Up to 7m | Extended reach with copper simplicity |
Standards_
All work is performed to TIA-942 (Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers) and BICSI standards. This governs pathway design, cable separation, bend radius, labeling, testing, and documentation. Our installations pass third-party audits.
Track Record_
GPU cluster fabrics built for: H100, H200, GH200, GB200 NVL72, and GB300 NVL72 platforms
OEM switching infrastructure: Arista deployed alongside Dell, NVIDIA, and Supermicro compute
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