According to a next embodiment, a data center includes at least a first rack containing at least a first information handling system and a second information handling system. A first panel is coupled to a first side of the first rack. The first panel has a first opening and a second opening. A first cable guide is positioned adjacent to the first panel. The first cable guide encloses a first cable passage disposed therein. A first cable extends vertically through a first section of the first cable passage, through the first opening and terminates in a first connection to the first information handling system. A second cable extends through the first cable passage, through the second opening and terminates in a second connection to the second information handling system. The first cable guide and the first opening provide a first routing path for the first cable to the first information handling system. The first cable guide and the second opening provide a second, separate routing path for the second cable to the second information handling system. The first and second routing paths are each individual separate routing paths.