Middle Atlantic PHCM-1-4 1U Horizontal Rack Cable Manager
Overview
The Middle Atlantic PHCM-1-4 is a 1U plastic horizontal cable manager designed for standard 19-inch rack installations where cable routing discipline matters — particularly in telecom closets, server rooms, and security head-end racks where patch cable congestion degrades airflow and makes moves/adds/changes slower than they need to be. At 4 inches deep and 1.75 inches tall, it occupies a single rack unit while providing enough depth to bundle and route horizontal patch runs cleanly between switches, NVRs, and patch panels without drooping or tangling. The removable hinged cover lets you access cables without pulling adjacent gear — a practical detail when you're tracing a fault under time pressure. Meets TIA and EIA horizontal cable management standards, so it fits the structured cabling requirements common in commercial security and IT deployments.
Compatibility
Fits any standard 19-inch EIA/TIA-compliant rack — including Middle Atlantic's own Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line, open-frame two-post racks, and four-post closed cabinets that follow 19-inch mounting standards. Works alongside network switches, patch panels, NVRs, and access control panels in any 19-inch rack enclosure deployment. If you're building out a structured cabling bay for a multi-camera surveillance system, pair this with a cable management strategy that includes vertical managers at the rails for a complete routing solution. Not rated for outdoor or high-humidity environments — install in conditioned equipment rooms only.
Installation Notes
Mounts in a single rack unit using standard rack hardware (mounting screws not specified in evidence — verify against your rack's cage nut size). The hinged cover removes for initial cable dressing and snaps back in place; no tools required for cover operation. Weight is 0.94 lbs unloaded — no special reinforcement needed in standard rack conditions. The 19.25-inch width fits flush in EIA standard 19-inch rack openings without trimming.
What's in the Box
- 1x PHCM-1-4 Horizontal Cable Manager with removable hinged cover
