View Full Version : Need ideas for cable / wire management solutions


rajdude
07-09-07, 03:19 PM
What do others here use for cable / wire management behind their racks ?

I have a custom made in-wall rack (made of wood) and the back is accessible from behind. Right now it is a rat's nest !


I have this one in the past but apparantly it has been discontinued. They work very nicely.
http://www.wiremold.com/www/consume...nizer/index.asp
The one at the bottom of the page (C70).


I got them from Lowes / HD but they dont have them anymore. I have called the local electrical supply stores, called the company themselved, googled for it and ordered them from Florida but the store cancelled my order saying they are not available anymore!

eugovector
07-09-07, 03:38 PM
Lots and lots of nylon zip ties.

rajdude
07-09-07, 03:49 PM
my server racks at work..... have big C shaped things made of metal . They also hold the cables well....but surely not as well as something with covers.

Is there something similar out there available for DIY racks ?

rajdude
07-16-07, 08:18 AM
This sank like a rock.

Folks any other tips?

My Rack looks really bad without cable management

cubesys
07-16-07, 08:26 AM
here are some ideas that I have used in server rooms.

http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=2201&sku=03747
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=2201&sku=03746
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=2201&sku=03745

hope this helps.
Itai

rajdude
07-16-07, 09:59 AM
Thanks, This
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=2201&sku=03748

is similar to what I have used (details are in the first post here)

But this is 120 bucks ! The one I used was like 6 dollars!

rajdude
07-16-07, 10:56 AM
Hey !
I found what I was looking for:

http://cableorganizer.com/wire-duct/economical-wiring-duct.html

They also have a cross reference list:
http://cableorganizer.com/wire-duct/cross-refrence-list.htm

That shows me that a lot of people make them like Panduit.


The local Rexel store also has them. I called them and found out that they may have them in stock, someone will call me back (I hope!)

rajdude
07-16-07, 11:18 AM
WOW !
The local rexel stores sells them by the foot.

It comes out to around $73 for a stick (6' x 4" x 4")

In comparison, if I buy a case of 12 from
http://cableorganizer.com/wire-duct/economical-wiring-duct.html

..... it will be $24 per stick. shipped!

I sure can buy half a case (of 6) but with shipping costs it will be 28 per stick.

I just want two !
This sux!

chinadog
07-16-07, 12:25 PM
Another idea, wire loom.

http://www.wiringproducts.com/

Click on "Favorites" in the left hand nav bar, then scroll down to "Corrugated Wire Loom" section.

Bud