Cabinets

Keeping cables organized in racks and cabinets can be tedious, but it is well worth the effort. Nothing is worse than needing to get to a single cable having problems while trying to sort through a jumbled, unorganized mess of wires. Luckily, there are a number of options for keeping cables organized so that any repairs take minutes instead of hours.

Size is the main factor to take into consideration when looking at cable management equipment. The standard width for all racks and cabinets is 19 inches across, so that will be the size of any cable management equipment that does not say otherwise. The length of the equipment is measured in rack units (RU). A single rack unit consists of one pair of holes used to secure equipment on either side of the rack/cabinet and the space around them, measuring 1¾ inches total. When selecting cable management equipment or any other equipment, make sure to check how many RUs of space are available first.

Cable Ducts

Cable ducts are made to route, organize, and protect cables running through an open frame rack. They are fairly large, designed to run the entire length of the rack. Sizes range from 8 RU (the smallest racks made by most manufacturers) to 45 RU (the largest rack size generally available). Each cable duct has a slotted back (the slots are called “fingers”) that can be easily removed when cables need to be added, removed, or reorganized.

Cable Spools

This is the ECore DuroRack Open Frame Wall Mount Rack. It is 8 rack spaces tall, 12 inches deep and the industry standard 19 inches wide. It is the perfect size to hold all of your data equipment for a small data and telecom installation where space limitations prohibit the use of floor mount racks. The open frame rack is made using a lightweight, sturdy aluminum and black powder finish to prevent rust or corrosion. With easy to identify rack space numbering on each post, you no longer have to count screw holes to make sure your equipment is level. The rack includes all of the hardware needed for assembly and can support up to 130 lbs. Access points along both posts make it easy to route and manage cable as needed. Our open frame wall mount rack will allow you to organize your data closet in no time at all. For all of your data rack and accessory needs, choose Show Me Cables

This is the Ecore DuroRacks Fixed Wall Mount Cabinet. The cabinet ships unassembled in a small, flat box to save you the trouble of added shipping costs. And today we’re going to show you how to install it. We’ll be installing the 9RU version, but all the same methods will apply for both the 6RU and 15RU versions. Out of the box, the you’ll find the following hardware included: a rear wall mount panel, 4 rack rails, 2 side panels with removable doors, front door, top panel with included fan, a bottom panel, cage nuts, washers, screws, and 2 sets of keys, one for the door and one for the side panels. Because of the many different conditions that the cabinet may be installed, we will not be going over the installation of the back panel. Ensure that you use the recommended tools and hardware needed to support the weight of the cabinet and equipment based on your location. Start by unlocking the doors on the side panels and removing them. Then, remove the front door from the front panel by squeezing the hinge locks, making sure to hold on to the small plastic spacer Insert the washers into position on the screws. Now it’s time to install the cage nuts. Let’s start with the side panels by placing a cage nut into each port at all four corners. As well as the two front facing ports. Repeat this step for the other side panel. When you’re finished, each corner should look like this. Install four more cage nuts into the ports on the back panel. Next, we’ll attach the rack rails using the rack screws onto the side panels. Align the rack rails to the side panel so that the screw holes match up to the cage nuts. Then tighten the screws using a screwdriver. Do this for all four sides. And repeat for the other side panel and rack rails. Line up the side panel with the cage nuts on the back panel and tighten both screws. Repeat this step for the other side panel. Install the top panel by sliding the rear tab underneath the lip of the ba

This is the Ecore DuroRacks Fixed Wall Mount Cabinet. The cabinet ships unassembled in a small, flat box to save you the trouble of added shipping costs. And today we’re going to show you how to install it. We’ll be installing the 9RU version, but all the same methods will apply for both the 6RU and 15RU versions. Out of the box, the you’ll find the following hardware included: a rear wall mount panel, 4 rack rails, 2 side panels with removable doors, front door, top panel with included fan, a bottom panel, cage nuts, washers, screws, and 2 sets of keys, one for the door and one for the side panels. Because of the many different conditions that the cabinet may be installed, we will not be going over the installation of the back panel. Ensure that you use the recommended tools and hardware needed to support the weight of the cabinet and equipment based on your location. Start by unlocking the doors on the side panels and removing them. Then, remove the front door from the front panel by squeezing the hinge locks, making sure to hold on to the small plastic spacer Insert the washers into position on the screws. Now it’s time to install the cage nuts. Let’s start with the side panels by placing a cage nut into each port at all four corners. As well as the two front facing ports. Repeat this step for the other side panel. When you’re finished, each corner should look like this. Install four more cage nuts into the ports on the back panel. Next, we’ll attach the rack rails using the rack screws onto the side panels. Align the rack rails to the side panel so that the screw holes match up to the cage nuts. Then tighten the screws using a screwdriver. Do this for all four sides. And repeat for the other side panel and rack rails. Line up the side panel with the cage nuts on the back panel and tighten both screws. Repeat this step for the other side panel. Install the top panel by sliding the rear tab underneath the lip of the ba