Cable management rack for telecommunications equipment

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a rack for mounting telecommunications equipment for receiving cross-connect modules and cables. The rack includes a frame defining a bay formed between two spaced-apart, vertical end walls. The bay is sized for receiving telecommunications equipment. The rack also includes cable management structure connected to the frame. The cable management structure includes first and second front vertical cable channels. Rear cable supports extend rearwardly from the rack. The vertical channels include two nested channels wherein the two vertical channels face each other. A top of the rack includes two nested channels. A base of the rack includes a first plate, and two transversely extending second plates, and a gusset between the transversely extending plates and the vertical channels.

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