Patch cords need a clear path across the front of a rack before they turn toward vertical cable management. Without horizontal routing, cords can hang across patch panels and equipment, making the rack harder to organize and service.
ICC horizontal finger duct panels provide a defined pathway for routing patch cords across the rack. Finger openings allow individual cables to enter or exit along the panel while the cover helps keep routed cords contained.
Keep Patch Cords Off the Rack Face
Horizontal finger duct helps move patch cords across the rack instead of leaving cable loops hanging in front of patch panels and equipment. This keeps the front of the rack easier to follow during installation and service.
Route Cables Where They Need to Go
Slotted fingers provide multiple entry and exit points along the panel. Installers can route individual patch cords toward the correct port or transition them toward vertical cable management at the side of the rack.
Access Cables for Moves and Changes
The removable cover provides access to the cable pathway when patch cords need to be added, removed, or rerouted. Once work is complete, the cover keeps the routed cabling contained.
Choose the Depth for the Rack
ICC offers horizontal finger duct panels in 3-inch and 5-inch depths, giving installers options for different rack layouts and cable-routing needs.
Built for Standard Rack Installation
The 1U horizontal cable manager installs in standard 19-inch racks and cabinets. A steel-reinforced back frame supports the finger duct assembly while rear cable-entry openings provide additional routing access.
A Clearer Horizontal Cable Path
Horizontal finger duct gives patch cords a defined route across the rack before they transition into vertical cable management. For network rooms, data closets, and distribution areas, this helps keep patching organized and makes cable paths easier to identify during ongoing moves, adds, and changes.
See ICC 3-Inch Horizontal Finger Duct