Panduit WMPSE PatchLink Horizontal Dual-Sided Cable Manager 1RU
Overview
The Panduit WMPSE is a 1RU horizontal dual-sided cable manager from the Panduit PatchLink line — built to bring order to patch cable runs on standard EIA 19-inch racks and cabinets. At 19 inches wide and 8.9 inches deep, it fits any standard 19-in rack cable management slot without adapters. The dual-sided design provides both front and rear access points, so technicians can dress cables cleanly at the patch panel and keep rear runs organized to the vertical manager or horizontal tray — one unit handles both sides.
Where a single-sided manager forces you to choose between front aesthetics and rear containment, the WMPSE eliminates that compromise. The hinged front and rear covers open independently, so you can access either cable pathway without disturbing the opposite side. For teams running frequent moves, adds, and changes, that translates directly to faster turnaround with fewer accidental disruptions to adjacent cabling.
Key Features
- Dual-Sided Coverage in 1RU: Front and rear cable pathways in a single rack unit means you aren't giving up two rack spaces to manage both sides — critical in high-density 42U cabinets where every unit counts.
- Flexible Organizing Fingers: The flexible fingers can be routed around or between without tools, allowing patch cords to be added or removed individually. On a 48-port patch panel, that means you can swap out a single cable without pulling adjacent runs.
- Closed Pathway Design: Unlike open D-ring managers, the closed channel actively protects patch cables from being snagged, pulled, or bent beyond their minimum bend radius — an important safeguard for fiber optic runs that fail silently when kinked.
- Dual-Hinging Front and Rear Covers: Both covers hinge open independently, giving unobstructed access to each pathway. Technicians working from the front of a two-post rack don't need rear access to route cables on the front side, and vice versa.
- Handles Copper, Fiber, and Coax: One manager handles mixed-media environments — copper Cat6/6A patch cords, LC-LC fiber jumpers, and coax runs share the same pathway without requiring separate managers for each media type. That matters on converged racks carrying both network and AV infrastructure.
- Standard EIA 19-Inch Compatibility: 19-inch (483mm) width fits any standard two-post or four-post rack or enclosed cabinet without modification — no brackets, no adapters.
- 8.9-Inch Depth: The 8.9-inch depth accommodates the natural arc of patch cord slack without forcing tight bends at the panel exit — relevant on shallow two-post telecom racks where depth is constrained.
- RoHS, UL 2416, and CSA C22.2 Certified: RoHS compliance clears the manager for deployment in environments with hazardous substance restrictions (EU and certain government facilities); UL 2416 and CSA C22.2 certifications confirm it meets North American wiring duct safety standards — a checkpoint some enterprise change-control processes require before a passive component goes into a production rack.
- Black Finish: Matches standard black rack hardware — no color mismatch in mixed-vendor rack environments.
Integration and Compatibility
The WMPSE mounts in any standard 19-inch rack enclosure or open-frame two-post rack that accepts EIA-standard 1RU components — no vendor lock-in. It pairs with Panduit's PatchLink vertical cable managers and horizontal patch panels, but works equally well alongside third-party panels from Leviton, Belden, or CommScope. Identified competitor equivalents include the OR-DHMC1RU, HS13C, EHWMN2, 63685, and WMBP2, making it a drop-in replacement in existing infrastructure standardized on alternative brands. It manages copper (Cat5e through Cat6A), fiber optic (SC, LC, ST formats), and coaxial cables in the same pathway — no media-specific variants required.
For security integrators building out access control or video surveillance racks, the WMPSE fits cleanly alongside NVR shelves, PoE switch panels, and patch fields. Cable runs from PoE switches to patch panels stay contained and labeled without adding rack U height.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit WMPSE PatchLink Horizontal Dual-Sided Cable Manager, 1RU
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack width does the WMPSE fit?
A: The WMPSE is 19 inches (483mm) wide and fits any standard EIA 19-inch two-post or four-post rack or enclosed cabinet — no adapters or brackets required.
Q: Does the WMPSE manage fiber optic cables, or only copper?
A: It manages copper, fiber optic, and coaxial cables in the same pathway. The closed channel design and flexible fingers are compatible with all three media types without modification.
Q: How many rack units does the WMPSE occupy?
A: One rack unit (1RU). The overall height is 1.7 inches (44.1mm), so it adds minimal overhead when inserted between patch panels in a dense rack layout.
Q: What certifications does the WMPSE carry?
A: The WMPSE meets RoHS compliance requirements, UL 2416, and CSA C22.2 — confirming it satisfies North American wiring duct safety standards and hazardous substance restrictions relevant to government and enterprise deployments.
Q: Can the front and rear covers be opened independently?
A: Yes. Both covers are dual-hinging and operate independently. You can access the front cable pathway without disturbing the rear, and vice versa — useful when working on a two-post rack with limited rear clearance.
Q: What is the depth of the WMPSE cable pathway?
A: The manager is 8.9 inches deep, providing enough pathway length to accommodate natural patch cord slack loops without forcing tight bends at the panel exit.
The WMPSE's dual-sided design is the spec I point to first when someone's debating whether to buy one manager or two — at 1RU and 8.9 inches deep, it delivers front and rear cable containment in a single rack unit, which is the right answer for any 42U cabinet where you're already fighting for space between a 48-port patch panel, a 24-port PoE switch, and an NVR shelf.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual-sided in 1RU: Front and rear pathways in 44.1mm of rack height — versus two separate 1RU single-sided managers consuming twice the space and costing more per unit.
- Closed pathway with flexible fingers: The closed channel protects fiber runs from exceeding minimum bend radius — a failure mode that shows up weeks later as intermittent link errors, not immediately, making it hard to trace back to a careless cable pull.
- UL 2416 / CSA C22.2 certified: Some enterprise and government change-control processes flag passive components that lack a recognized safety certification — the WMPSE clears that gate without a variance request.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 8.9-inch depth is the right fit for most enclosed 4-post cabinets, but confirm your two-post open-frame rack has at least 9 inches of usable depth before ordering — shallow telecom racks (6–7 inch depth) will conflict with the rear cover hinge clearance.
- Package quantity is 1 unit — if you're outfitting a full rack with managers between every two patch panels, calculate your unit count before ordering to avoid multiple small shipments.
For security integrators wiring access control head-end racks — where you're landing reader home-runs at a patch panel, routing to a controller shelf, and managing PoE switch uplinks — the WMPSE keeps all three cable types (copper, fiber, coax) contained in a single organized pathway without adding a second rack unit to the cable management budget.
