FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart of an exemplary method 700 for manufacturing and/or assembling at least a portion of data center 120 with features of the vertical cable guide that is presented in the preceding figures. The description of the method is provided with general reference to the specific components illustrated within the preceding FIGS. 1-6. In one embodiment, method 700 can be implemented using automated assembly equipment or machine that is at least partially controlled by a controller or IHS. With specific reference to FIG. 7, method 700 begins at the start block and proceeds to block 702 where at least one rack having one or more compartments (i.e., IHS rack 100C) is installed on floor 124 within data center 120. IHS 112B is mounted in compartment 250B of rack and IHS 112C is mounted in compartment 250C of rack (block 704). Side panels 232C and 234C are attached to at least one side of IHS rack 100C (block 706). Panel 232C has an opening 310B and panel 234C has an opening 310C. Vertical cable guide 510A is installed adjacent to IHS rack 100C (block 708). Upper cable guide 150C is mounted above IHS rack 100C (block 710).