Skip to main content

Managing cables and hoses

See this topic to learn how to manage the cables going through the rack cabinet.

The following channels and openings are available for cable management:

Front-to-rear cable channels​

When managing cables that go through the cabinet side, route the cables in the channels, and manage them with channel covers.

Figure 1. Front-to-rear cable channels

Cable access bar on the bottom of the rack cabinet​

When managing cables near the bottom of the rack cabinet, route the cables in the open space after removing the cable access bar, and install the bar to contain the cables.

Figure 2. Cable access bar on the bottom of the rack cabinet

Cable access openings on the top of the rack cabinet​

Figure 3. Cable access openings on the top of the cabinet

1 Front cable access cover2 Rear cable access cover

1 Front cable access cover

Slide the cover as far forward as possible to close off the open area, thus prevent hot exhaust air from recirculating back through the rack.

2 Rear cable access cover

Slide the cover all the way open or closed, or in any intermediate position. Leaving the cover open provides extra exhaust area for components near the top and bottom of the rack; however, in some configurations, this shortens the hot air recirculation path from the rear to the front.

Cable access openings on the rear of the rack cabinet​

Figure 4. Cable access openings on rear side of the rack cabinet

There are four 101.6 x 101.6 mm openings on each side of the rear side of the cabinet:
  • U8 to U10
  • U14 to U16
  • U27 to U29
  • U33 to U35

Cable strap module​

Figure 5. Cable strap module

Two lines of built-in cable straps along the front door frame are available for cable management.

Cable access openings on extension panel​

Figure 6. Cable access openings on extension panel

There are five 89 (width) x 178 (height) mm openings on each side panel:
  • U7 to U11
  • U13 to U17
  • U25 to U29
  • U32 to U36
  • U42 to U45