Cable Management
To connect cable bundles to rack mounted equipment like patch panels, hubs, switches or routers, you need to direct the bundles overhead, vertically or horizontally:
 Ladder racks are a popular choice for overhead cable routing because they can support large cable bundles neatly and safely. You can run them along a wall supported by brackets or you can install them overhead and support them with a threaded rod. Bundles lie flat on a ladder rack, so cables aren’t subject to harsh bends. You can also run the racks directly to the top of most standard telecommunications racks that conform to TIA/EIA standards.
Use vertical cable managers to route cable bundles along the sides of a rack. These “cable troughs”, as they’re sometimes called can be single or double sided to route cable bundles to the rear of equipment and to the ports on the front as well. Vertical cable managers usually come with some type of protection for the cable, such as grommeted holes to protect the cable jacket or a cover that may clip on or act as a door.
Horizontal cable managers are usually a series of rings that direct cables toward the ports of hubs, switches, and patch panels.
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