Middle Atlantic 4PK17in. in. VERT CHAN LACE - LL-VC17-4

Middle Atlantic LL-VC17-4 Vertical Cable Lacing Channel, 4-Pack

Overview

The Middle Atlantic LL-VC17-4 is a 4-pack of steel vertical cable lacing channels designed to bring disciplined cable routing to rack and enclosure builds. At 13.61 inches tall and 2 inches wide, each channel fits into the vertical run spaces typical of Middle Atlantic rack systems, giving integrators a clean, repeatable way to dress low-voltage cabling — video, data, and control runs — without improvised tie-wrap clusters. If you've spent time troubleshooting a rack where cabling has crept into airflow paths or blocked equipment access, this is the hardware that prevents that on the next install. The LL-VC17-4 (often searched as LL VC17 4) ships as a 4-count package, making it practical to outfit multiple vertical sections in a single order.

Middle Atlantic has built its Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line around the reality that clean cable management isn't cosmetic — it reduces install time on return visits, simplifies moves-adds-changes, and keeps airflow predictable. The LL-VC17-4 sits in that philosophy: a straightforward channel component that pays for itself the first time a field tech can trace and swap a cable without disturbing adjacent runs.

Key Features

• Steel construction: The channel body is steel — not plastic — which matters in commercial rack environments where channels get pulled on during cable changes. Steel holds its shape when a bundle is tugged; plastic channels crack or deform over time in high-density runs.
• 13.61-inch working height: At 13.61 in (34.6 cm) per channel, each piece covers roughly 7-8U of vertical rack space depending on your rail pitch. That's enough to span the most common cable transition zones between patch panels and active gear without mid-run splices or overlapping channels.
• 2-inch channel width: The 2 in (5.1 cm) width accommodates typical low-voltage bundles — a handful of Cat6 runs, a few coax drops, or a mix of control and data cables — without forcing over-tight bends that can stress jacket insulation or exceed cable minimum bend radius specs.
• Installation time savers built in: Middle Atlantic calls out installation time savings as a designed-in feature. Channel-style lacing hardware that integrates with the existing rack system means no drilling, no improvised mounting, and consistent results across multiple rack positions — a real factor on multi-rack deployments where labor is the dominant cost.
• 4-pack quantity: Sold in a 4-count package, the LL-VC17-4 aligns with how integrators actually spec accessories — by the rack bay or by the job. Four channels cover a two-post open-frame run or the vertical sections of a standard enclosed rack without a separate reorder.
• Compact shipping footprint: At 4 lbs (1.8 kg) shipping weight for the full 4-pack, these ship economically and store easily on a service vehicle or job-site staging area.

Integration and Compatibility

The LL-VC17-4 is part of Middle Atlantic's Lever Lock accessory ecosystem, designed to integrate with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and open-frame systems. The channel-style form factor is compatible with standard vertical mounting positions in Middle Atlantic rack frames. For integrators spec'ing a full cable management solution, these vertical channels pair with horizontal lacing bars and patch panel shelves from the same product family to produce a fully dressed rack.

When planning a rack build that includes these channels alongside active networking gear, consider your PoE switch placement relative to vertical cable runs — grouping switch ports and their patch cables on the same vertical section minimizes cross-rack routing and keeps the LL-VC17-4's 2-inch width from becoming a bottleneck in high-density data closets.

What's in the Box

• 4x Middle Atlantic LL-VC17-4 vertical cable lacing channels (steel, 13.61 in × 2 in each)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many vertical lacing channels come in one package of the LL-VC17-4?

A: The LL-VC17-4 ships as a 4-pack. Each package contains four individual steel vertical cable lacing channels, each measuring 13.61 inches tall by 2 inches wide.

Q: What are the dimensions of each individual channel in the LL-VC17-4 package?

A: Each channel is 13.61 inches (34.6 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.1 cm) in width. The 4-pack ships at a total weight of 4 lbs (1.8 kg).

Q: What material is the LL-VC17-4 made from?

A: The LL-VC17-4 channels are constructed from steel, providing durability in commercial rack environments where plastic alternatives may crack or deform under repeated cable-change stress.

Q: Is the LL-VC17-4 compatible with standard Middle Atlantic rack systems?

A: The LL-VC17-4 is part of Middle Atlantic's Lever Lock accessory line, sourced from Legrand AV, and is designed to integrate with Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure systems. Verify your specific rack model against Middle Atlantic's compatibility documentation for the Lever Lock family before ordering.

Q: What type of cabling is the LL-VC17-4 intended to manage?

A: The 2-inch wide channel accommodates low-voltage bundles typical in AV and security rack builds — Cat6 data runs, coax, and control cabling. It is not specifically rated for high-voltage power cabling, which should be routed through dedicated power management hardware per code requirements.

Marty Allison

The LL-VC17-4 is one of those components that experienced rack builders spec without a second thought and new integrators often skip — then regret. At 13.61 inches per channel with a 2-inch steel body, these vertical lacing channels handle the cable discipline problem before it becomes a rework problem on a live system. I've seen multi-camera NVR racks where skipping this kind of hardware added two hours to a field service call because no one could trace a single cable without disturbing five others.

Technical Highlights:

• Steel channel body: Steel construction at the 2-inch width holds bundle shape under load — important when Cat6 bundles get pulled during MACs. Plastic equivalents at this width flex and eventually crack at the mounting point.
• 13.61-inch height per channel: That 13.61 in (34.6 cm) run covers the vertical transition zone between patch panels and active switches in most 12U–24U rack builds without requiring channel extensions or overlapping pieces.
• 4-pack packaging: The 4-count pack aligns with standard two-post and four-post rack builds where you need channels on both vertical sides plus a spare — ordering by the pack rather than the individual piece reduces per-unit cost and eliminates partial-order delays on multi-rack jobs.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 2-inch channel width works well for moderate-density runs (8–12 cables), but in high-density security head-end racks with 24+ camera feeds terminating in the same vertical run, consider whether you need wider channel hardware or a two-channel side-by-side approach before finalizing your rack layout.
• The LL-VC17-4 is part of the Lever Lock accessory family — confirm your rack frame accepts Lever Lock mounting before ordering. Middle Atlantic makes multiple rack systems and not all accept the same accessory attach points.

The LL-VC17-4 is the right call for security integrators building out Middle Atlantic-based NVR or AV head-end racks where clean cable separation between camera feeds, network runs, and power is a commissioning requirement — specifically in enterprise installations where the rack may be handed off to a facilities team that has no knowledge of the original build.