Cable Pathway Infrastructure

• Overhead Containment Systems

  • Ladder racks, basket trays, and fiber runners for main distribution.

  • Separate containment for fiber and copper to avoid interference.

  • Suspended and seismic-rated supports.

• Underfloor Systems (if raised floor is used)

  • Conduits, sub-floor trays, and ducts for power/data segregation.

  • Grommets with brush seals for airflow containment.

• Vertical Pathways

  • Riser ducts, wall conduits, and vertical managers between floors.

Rack-Level Cable Management

• Horizontal Cable Managers

  • Single and dual-sided cable managers with finger ducts.

  • Brush panels for patch cord routing.

• Vertical Cable Managers

  • High-capacity vertical managers alongside racks.

  • Cable spools, D-rings, and management loops.

• Rear Rack Cable Routing

  • Proper dressing of patch cords, secured with Velcro straps (no zip ties).

  • Fiber slack storage trays.

Fiber Management

• Fiber Raceway Systems (Panduit, CommScope, or equivalent).

  • Yellow ducting systems dedicated for optical fiber.

  • Bend radius control fittings, tees, elbows, and drop-outs.

• Patch Panels & ODFs

  • Modular ODFs with LC/SC/MTP cassettes.

  • Sliding drawers for easy access and maintenance.

• Standards Compliance

  • Minimum bend radius: 10× cable diameter (TIA/EIA-568).

  • Separation from copper and power cables.

Copper Management

• Structured Cabling

  • Category 6A/7 cabling for horizontal and backbone links.

  • Patch panels with integrated management.

• Pathways

  • Routed separately from fiber raceways.

  • Patch cords dressed to avoid strain on jacks.