Panduit WMP1E PatchLink™ Horizontal Dual-Sided Manager
The Panduit WMP1E is a 2RU horizontal cable manager designed for high-density patch environments in datacenters, IDF/MDF closets, and AV equipment racks. The dual-sided design with front and rear hinging covers provides organized pathways for copper, fiber optic, and coax patch cables while protecting them from snagging during moves, adds, and changes. Flexible fingers guide cables into position without sharp bends, and the closed design keeps cables contained even when the rack is fully loaded. If you're managing 48-port switches, patch panels, or media converters in standard 19-inch racks, this manager eliminates cable sprawl and maintains clean, serviceable installations.
Key Features
- Dual-sided 2RU design manages patch cables on both front and rear of rack-mounted equipment
- Front and rear hinging covers provide tool-free access to cables while keeping them contained during service
- Flexible fingers organize copper, fiber optic, and coax cables without exceeding minimum bend radius
- Closed pathway design protects patch cables from accidental snags and damage during equipment changes
- 8.9-inch depth fits standard EIA 19-inch (483mm) racks and cabinets without rear obstruction
- UL 2416 and CSA C22.2 listed for use in plenum and non-plenum environments
- RoHS compliant construction meets environmental compliance requirements for commercial installations
The dual-sided architecture is the defining advantage when you're running high cable counts between adjacent rack units. Each side of the 2RU frame features independent hinging covers — the front cover opens to reveal the pathway feeding patch cables down to switches or patch panels below, while the rear cover provides access to cables feeding network gear mounted above or behind. The flexible fingers are molded into the pathway at regular intervals, creating cable guides that prevent bunching and maintain separation between individual patch cords. Unlike open-finger managers that let cables slip out during service, the WMP1E's closed design keeps cables captured even when covers are open, so you can work on adjacent equipment without disturbing the cable routing. The 3.5-inch height (88.9mm) provides enough vertical space to accommodate typical Cat6A and fiber patch cord bend radius requirements without stressing the cables.
This manager is typically installed between patch panels and switches in enterprise network closets, or between media converters and fiber distribution panels in datacenter top-of-rack deployments. The 8.9-inch depth matches the standard depth of most 1U/2U network switches and patch panels, so the manager doesn't extend past the equipment plane or interfere with rear-mounted PDUs or vertical cable managers. The black finish matches Panduit's PatchLink patch panels and Leviton/Ortronics/Hubbell rack-mount infrastructure, maintaining a consistent appearance across mixed-vendor installations. Installation requires only a standard rack screwdriver — the unit mounts to any standard EIA 19-inch rack rail with four #12-24 screws (not included). The covers snap into the hinge points without tools and can be fully removed if needed for initial cable loading.
UL 2416 and CSA C22.2 listing certifies the manager for use in both plenum (air-handling) and non-plenum spaces, and the RoHS-compliant construction meets federal e-waste regulations for commercial IT installations. The dual-hinging cover design is the specific differentiator here — most 2RU managers use a single fixed cover or no cover at all, which forces you to load all cables from one side and makes mid-life adds difficult. The WMP1E's independent front and rear access lets you stage cables on one side while servicing equipment on the other, and the closed pathway prevents the accidental cable pull-outs that happen with open-finger designs when adjacent equipment is removed or relocated.
