Network Cabinet Cable Management

More Information about Network Cabinet Cable Management Solutions

Patch panels are essential to the management of network cables, providing a central point to which numerous cables and patch cords can be connected and, if necessary, redirected. For the organization of those cables, nothing beats a well-labeled patch panel that uses color-coded cables. Not only does this enhance the "look and feel" of the area on either side of the patch panel, but it also makes it easy to trace what's connected to what, in either the straightforward or "ribbon" wiring configuration.

FAQs

What kind of rack cable management solutions are best for a server rack?

The best rack cable management solutions for a server rack include vertical and horizontal cable managers, patch panels, cable trays, Velcro straps, and cable management arms, which together ensure organized, accessible, and efficient cable routing and maintenance.

3 Tips for Proper Wire Management

Be consistent. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of great wire management. Consistency should apply to everything including the length of wire that is being used, the bend radius of the wire, the wire placement within the bundles and the label positions.

Don't always take the shortest path. When routing wires and trying to achieve a clean and organized look, it is important to not always take the shortest route to land the wires. For example, when wiring hardware on the door of an electrical enclosure it is important to consider all of the wires that are going to be at that location and bundle these wires whenever possible. Instead of just running the wires directly to the place that they need to be connected, route the wires in a way that will pass other devices or connection points near the wire and pick up any other wires along the way that are related to those other connection points.

Wire tie everything that is not concealed. When wiring in a control panel, the wires are often concealed by the wire ducting. However, there are times when wires are not concealed and are difficult to control in such a way that will result in a clean and organized look. To assist with this problem, it is important to use wire ties and wire tie anchors. Make sure that the same size wire tie and the same color is used throughout the install process.