Neat Patch 2U Cable Management Kit - 1 Pack w/ 24 CAT6 Patch Cables (2FT Blue)

Works like you think however slightly smaller than 1U for whatever reason??

Fantastic product and concept for patch management. Works best with 48 port patch panel matched with 48 port switch, but I’ve also used them with 24 port switches where all the ports favor one side of the switch, just gets really tight on one side if you have a full switch. The included cables with quick open packs are great. My company has ordered 6 Neat Patch 2U cable managers for two different network rack overhauls. We had Belkin branded ones that are similar but don’t have the deep cavity to loop the cable like these do. Belkin ones look similar with covers on but end up being a nightmare when the cover is remove, very sharp where cables pass through, and don’t have the proper bend radius like Neat Patch promotes. Watch the videos on their site and review their real customer photos to help you plan your rack setup or overhaul. Really wish this company made vertical sides made from their same material.

The Neat Patch is unique in wire management when you have dense switches. In addition to the cable space available for the fingers, there is a deep well on the back side that allows you easily dress patch cables. I find it works best on switches are numbered sequentially across the upper row and then continue with the rest of the ports on the bottom row.The Neat Patch can still help out with switches that are numbered on the top, then the bottom and the back to the top row because there are knock out openings on the sides and back allowing you to still route patch cables so that the.patch bays are connected in numerically sequence with the ports on the patch bay being plugged into the same number port on the switch as the patch bay.

It hides extra cable length.Maybe it's just me. I set up 4 of these in a high-density switch & patch rack. I took my time, spread out the patch panels and switches for each one of these and did my best and in the end it just didn't look all that great. I wouldn't use this with more than 16 or 24 patch cables. Frankly, I think well-placed equipment with short cables would look better, would save a lot of rack space and would be easier to trace and replace. 3", 6" or 12". JM2C

It does exactly as is described, but it's huge in front depth. The seller has been very upfront about it, but it is ridiculously deep in the front. I have 2 different Tripp Lite racks, and it does NOT fit without attaching it from the back and making compromises. It does not need to be as big as it is, so it feels like a dumb design. The front is also very flashy, think cheap European plastic. I wish the logo was removable, and I could choose a plain black front.In short: It does what it says, it's all plastic, but good plastic - it is VERY deep in the front, make sure your rack can support it (tripp-lite can not)

Functional cable management with aesthetically pleasing design.

If you are going to need Wire Management in a rack, this is the only thing I would be looking at! I tried to cheap out and buy some Startechs but they where not worth it, ended up replacing them with these Neatpatch units and I have been happy ever since, I have 8 of these in one of my 42U Production Racks and it works like a charm!

This was my first attempt at building a full-blown network aside from household stuff. Spent about 3 months researching various cable management products, network switches, NAS units and Hardware firewalls and this is what I settled on. I have OCD about as bad as anybody I know. If you care about having things function well AND to be nice and tidy, do not settle for anything but these units. I see a few people complaining about the price being a little high for "plastic boxes"..... Ignore them. These are worth every dollar.