From the largest network infrastructure to the typical desktop computing set, cable management can be an underestimated portion of the overall deployment. In fact, creating a well-organized cable management at the rack will help to simplify access to network equipment, and streamline tracing of cables within the installation. Many options are available for rack cable management, including horizontal and vertical cable management panel, cable ties, cable labels, etc. Today’ topic will focus on 5U vertical cable manager.
5U Vertical Cable Manager Overview
Vertical cable manager is an essential component of a 2 or 4 post racking system, which is used to guide horizontal, backbone or patch cables along the vertical dimension of the rack. To satisfy various applications, the vertical cable management has numbers of options in a variety of styles, widths, heights, and depths. Most of the vertical cable managers are designed with bend radius fingers that provide proper bend radius support for cables. With 5U configuration, FS.COM is available with 3” (84mm) and 5” (128.5mm) wide vertical cable manager that allow for 23 and 38 Cat6 cables separately. The cable managers are made of plastic (ABS) material, and the flame-retardant grade is V-0. They fit all 19in or 23in EIA racks (2 or 4-post).
The Installation Steps of 5U Vertical Cable Manager
Generally, the 5U vertical cable manager is shipped with M6 nuts and screws to allow installation in the rack enclosures. The following video is a 5U vertical cable management installation instructions:
Step 1: Fixing the M6 nuts on the standard racks.
Step 2: Tweaking the M6 screws into the nuts, but spare some spaces for the 5U finger brackets.
Step 3: Bringing the installation holes of 5U finger brackets and M6 screws into alignment.
Step 4: Make sure that the screws are tightened and the nuts are assembled correctly.
Benefits of Vertical Cable Management Systems
With cable management fingers, the vertical cable manager can simplify cable routing during installation and maintenance. Moreover, it helps to use space efficiently and route more cables in less RU spaces.
Vertical cable management ensures that cables are installed properly from the beginning, so it helps to minimize the risk of excessive bending, or subject cables to heat sources or sharp edges. Come with Velcro cable ties to bundle cables together, it can increase the life of cables.
Vertical cable manager can be easily installed for clean wire distribution along server rack. It helps to cut down the time on locating and identifying cables. Any removal or monitoring of equipment or cabling can be accessed much easier. Besides, different types of cables are easily kept apart with superior cable management, there is less chance of data losing integrity due to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
As cables are gathered tidily in a server rack by vertical cable manager, there is less risk of poor airflow. This can help ensure that the data center is run as efficiently as possible.
On top of many other advantages, vertical cable management also improves the aesthetics of a data center. A data center where every cable is neatly in its place and can be traced easily reflects a well-managed organization.
Conclusion
Managing cables in the data center can seem like a daunting task. But with the vertical cable managers for the racks and enclosures, all of the features combine to provide the user with a vertical cable management solution that simplifies cable routing in a finished professional appearance. When used with patch panel, patch cord, and rack, the user receives a total system that satisfies functional and aesthetic requirements for data centers and telecommunications rooms. For more information, feel free to visit www.fs.com.
