Free-standing cable tray support system and method of assembly

摘要

A cable tray support system for supporting cables above an array of server racks in a data center is provided, along with a method of assembly. The system includes a free-standing cable tray support structure having vertical support posts disposed between the server racks in the array linked together by horizontal support members. Coupling assemblies couple the top ends of each vertical support posts with opposing ends of two horizontal support members arranged. The horizontal support members are sized to space the plurality of vertical support posts between the server racks of the array when the vertical support posts are coupled thereto. Tray supports mounted on along the horizontal support members support an upper and lower cable tray. Floor mounts anchor the bottom ends of the vertical support posts to the floor. The cable tray support structure may be assembled either before or after the array of server racks is installed in the data center, as it is mechanically independent from the server racks and ventilation components and is supported only by the floor.