Panduit PR2HF1WH PatchRunner 2 Horizontal Single-Sided Cable Manager, 1RU, White
Overview
The Panduit PR2HF1WH is a 1RU horizontal single-sided cable manager from the PatchRunner™ 2 family, designed to organize and protect copper and fiber network cabling in any standard EIA 19-inch (484mm) rack or cabinet. At 1.79 inches tall (45.5mm), it occupies exactly one rack unit — letting you slot it between patch panels and switches without wasting precious rack space. The white finish integrates cleanly into light-colored rack environments, and RoHS compliance means it meets contemporary environmental standards without added paperwork on restricted-substance audits.
If you're building out a structured cabling deployment and need horizontal cable management that pairs directly with Panduit's rack and enclosure line, the PR2HF1WH is the purpose-matched companion to PatchRunner™ 2 and PatchRunner™ 2 Enhanced Vertical Cable Managers — flush-mount depth alignment is built in, so you won't be shimming or improvising brackets to get a clean cable run.
Key Features
- Large Front Finger Openings: Sized to handle Cat 6 and Cat 6A cable bundles without forcing a tight bend radius — this matters most during moves, adds, and changes when you're pulling new runs through an already-populated manager. Less resistance means fewer snags and faster installs.
- Dual-Hinged Magnetic Front Cover: The magnetic latch holds the cover securely under normal conditions but releases cleanly when you need access. A dual-hinge design lets you open from either side, which is a real advantage when adjacent equipment limits your reach angle.
- Flush-Mount Depth Compatibility: Engineered to match the depth of PatchRunner™ 2 and PatchRunner™ 2 Enhanced Vertical Cable Managers. When you're mixing horizontal and vertical managers in the same rack or cabinet, flush alignment keeps cable runs straight and avoids the stress points that come from mismatched manager depths.
- Standard EIA 19-Inch Form Factor: 19 inches wide (484mm) — fits every standard two-post and four-post rack without adapter hardware. No surprises on arrival.
- 1RU Single-Sided Profile: At 45.5mm tall, this is a single rack unit, single-sided unit. Pair it between patch panels for organized horizontal routing without doubling up on rack space the way a dual-sided manager would require.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets Restriction of Hazardous Substances requirements — relevant for enterprise and government deployments where environmental compliance documentation is part of procurement.
- White Finish: Matches white rack enclosure interiors common in data centers and structured cabling closets where visual organization is part of the cable management strategy.
Integration & Compatibility
The PR2HF1WH is specifically listed for use with PatchRunner™ 2 and PatchRunner™ 2 Enhanced Vertical Cable Managers. The depth matching between the horizontal and vertical managers in this family is intentional — if you're already running PatchRunner™ 2 vertical managers in your rack, this is the horizontal manager that integrates without adapter plates or offset brackets.
Fits any EIA-standard 19-inch rack or cabinet. Compatible with copper and fiber cabling runs including Cat 6 and Cat 6A — the finger opening sizing accounts for the larger outer diameter of Cat 6A cables, which is a friction point with older or undersized managers. Competitive cross-reference: replaces or substitutes for part 35441-E01 in applicable deployments.
For structured cabling builds pairing patch panels with organized horizontal management, the PR2HF1WH slots directly into a PatchRunner™ 2 system architecture. Review your rack cabling planning guide if you're speccing out a full horizontal and vertical management layout before ordering quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack size does the PR2HF1WH fit?
A: The PR2HF1WH is designed for standard EIA 19-inch (484mm) racks and cabinets. It occupies 1 rack unit (1.79 inches / 45.5mm in height).
Q: Is the PR2HF1WH compatible with Cat 6A cabling?
A: Yes. The large front finger openings on the PR2HF1WH are specifically sized to accommodate both Cat 6 and Cat 6A cables, including the larger outer diameter of Cat 6A.
Q: Does the PR2HF1WH work with PatchRunner™ 2 Vertical Cable Managers?
A: Yes. The PR2HF1WH is designed to match the depth of PatchRunner™ 2 and PatchRunner™ 2 Enhanced Vertical Cable Managers for flush-mount integration in the same rack.
Q: Is the PR2HF1WH RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The PR2HF1WH meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance standards.
Q: Is the PR2HF1WH single-sided or double-sided?
A: Single-sided. The PR2HF1WH is a 1RU single-sided horizontal cable manager with a dual-hinged magnetic front cover. A double-sided variant is available separately in the PatchRunner™ 2 family if bidirectional cable routing is required.
Q: What is included in the box with the PR2HF1WH?
A: The PR2HF1WH ships as a package quantity of 1 unit. Consult the Panduit product page or your order documentation for any included mounting hardware details.
The PR2HF1WH earns its place in a well-planned rack build primarily because of one detail that often gets overlooked at spec time: depth-matched flush-mount alignment with PatchRunner™ 2 Vertical Managers. At 19 inches wide and 45.5mm tall, this is a 1RU unit — but the real spec that matters is that the manager depth aligns to the vertical manager family, so horizontal cable exits sit flat rather than angling into your patch panel connections.
Technical Highlights:
- Cat 6A Finger Sizing: The front finger openings are explicitly sized for Cat 6 and Cat 6A — Cat 6A's larger outer diameter (typically 7–9mm vs. Cat 6's 5–6mm) is the spec that trips up older managers during high-density installs. This one accounts for it.
- Dual-Hinged Magnetic Cover: The magnetic latch provides a positive hold without requiring a tool to open — relevant in environments where you're frequently accessing patch runs. Dual-hinge means you're not constrained to opening from one side when adjacent equipment is in the way.
- RoHS Compliance: For public sector, education, and government network infrastructure projects, RoHS compliance is a procurement checkbox. The PR2HF1WH clears it without requiring a separate compliance submission.
Deployment Considerations:
- This is a single-sided manager — cable routing is front-access only. If your rack layout requires cable management on both faces of the horizontal run (e.g., feeding both front and rear of a patch panel), evaluate the double-sided variant in the PatchRunner™ 2 family before ordering.
- The flush-mount depth benefit only applies when pairing with PatchRunner™ 2 or PatchRunner™ 2 Enhanced Vertical Managers. Mixed-family installs may not achieve the same alignment, negating one of the primary reasons to spec this unit specifically.
The PR2HF1WH is the right spec for structured cabling closets and data center rows where a PatchRunner™ 2 vertical management system is already in place and you need horizontal runs to terminate cleanly without improvised bracket solutions — particularly in 1RU-constrained layouts between high-density patch panels.
