Project Type: Data Center Infrastructure – Tier III Facility
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Commissioning Year: 2024
Status: Completed
Products Supplied: Perforated Cable Trays, C-Channels (Strut Channels), Grounding Wires
The Maputo Data Center is the first Tier III-certified data center in Mozambique, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation journey. Owned and operated by Telecomunicações de Moçambique (TdM), the national telecommunications provider, this facility supports critical IT infrastructure for government, financial institutions, and enterprise customers across Mozambique and the broader East African region.
Burkaf partnered with Huawei Technologies, the main contractor and procurement entity for the project, to supply perforated cable trays, C-channels, and grounding wires for Phase 1 of this landmark data center.
Tropical Climate Conditions
Mozambique has a tropical climate with high temperatures, high humidity, and seasonal heavy rainfall. Data center infrastructure must withstand these environmental conditions while maintaining reliable performance and corrosion resistance.
Tier III Certification Requirements
Tier III data centers require concurrent maintainability – every component must be maintainable without shutting down the facility. The cable management system must support this requirement through organized routing and easy accessibility.
High-Density Cable Management
As a carrier-neutral data center serving multiple clients, the facility requires dense cable layouts for power distribution, network connectivity, and telecommunications infrastructure. Cable trays must accommodate high volumes while allowing for future expansions and customer additions.
Proper Heat Dissipation
High-density server environments generate significant heat. Cable management solutions must not impede airflow, which is critical for cooling efficiency and equipment reliability.
International Procurement Standards
With Huawei Technologies as the main contractor, all products were required to meet international quality standards and pass rigorous inspection processes before site acceptance.
Burkaf supplied perforated (ventilated) cable trays throughout the data center. The perforated design offers:
Excellent airflow for cable heat dissipation
Easy cable securing with zip ties or lashing
Flexibility for frequent cable additions and changes
Visibility of cables for inspection and maintenance
A complete C-channel system with fittings was provided for mounting cable trays and supporting electrical equipment. The C-channel system features:
Flexible installation adaptable to the data center layout
High load-bearing capacity for heavy cable bundles
Compatibility with industry-standard accessories
Easy adjustment for future reconfigurations
Dedicated grounding wires and connectors were supplied to ensure:
Electrical continuity across all cable tray sections
Reliable connection to the data center's main grounding grid
Protection against static discharge and electrical faults
Compliance with Tier III safety requirements
All products were finished to resist tropical environmental conditions:
Corrosion-resistant coating for high-humidity operation
Materials selected for thermal stability under temperature variations
Durable construction suitable for long-term deployment
The Maputo Data Center Phase 1 was successfully completed and commissioned in 2024, becoming Mozambique's first Tier III-certified data center.
Burkaf's perforated cable trays, C-channels, and grounding wires provided reliable cable management and electrical safety for the facility, earning recognition from Huawei Technologies and TdM.
The products have demonstrated stable performance under Mozambique's tropical climate conditions.
The project supports East Africa's rapidly growing digital infrastructure needs, enabling cloud services, data storage, and connectivity for the region.
This successful project demonstrates Burkaf's capability in emerging market data center infrastructure, working with global technology leaders like Huawei. The combination of perforated cable trays, C-channel support systems, and grounding wires provided a complete, reliable, and maintainable cable management solution for a Tier III facility in a tropical climate. Burkaf continues to support digital infrastructure development across Africa and beyond, delivering products engineered for local environmental conditions and international standards.
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