APPLICATIONS

Cable management for data centres.

Coordinate data centre cable management with power distribution, communication routes and operational access. Bonn Metals supplies steel, HDG and GRP/FRP products for defined project requirements across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

Illustration of orderly overhead cable ladder routes above a data centre server aisle.
Illustrative application scene.

Plan service separation and route interfaces

Identify the power, communication and other services assigned to each route, then follow the separation requirements established by the project designers. Show branches, equipment approaches, crossings and changes of level in the containment schedule. Compare cable trays, ladders and trunking using the actual cable arrangement, available space and access requirements. Containment selection should be coordinated with the wider electrical and ICT design; the product category alone does not establish an accepted separation arrangement.

Allow for access and planned expansion

Review the current cable layout together with the growth allowance defined for the project. Coordinate widths, cable bending requirements and access to joints or covers around equipment and adjacent services. Provide cable loading and proposed support spacing when requesting product information. Future capacity should remain an identified design input rather than an assumption based on unused containment width. Where work is phased, keep route and item references consistent so later packages can be reviewed against the accepted arrangement.

Define materials and approval information

State the installation environment, material and finish requirements for each part of the route. If GRP or FRP composite containment is being evaluated, request information on the offered construction and the environmental or performance evidence specified by the project. For metallic systems, identify coating, connection and any bonding requirements for review by the responsible designer. Include fittings and support accessories in the enquiry, and request applicable drawings, load/span data and installation guidance before procurement approval.

Products to consider

Cable Trays

Cable Ladders

Cable Trunking

Discuss the product your project needs.

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