Panduit PR2VD0679 PatchRunner 2 Vertical Dual-Sided Cable Manager

The Panduit PR2VD0679 PatchRunner 2 cable manager delivers dual-sided capacity in a 6-inch footprint, doubling your cable routing density without consuming additional floor space. Fully pre-assembled from the factory, this 42RU vertical manager eliminates field assembly labor and ships ready to mount in any standard 19-inch or 23-inch EIA rack. Metal backbone construction with molded plastic fingers and integrated dual-hinging push-to-close doors provide the balance of strength, flexibility, and service access that high-density datacenter and telecom installations demand.

Key Features

• Dual-sided design routes cables on both front and rear faces, doubling capacity per rack position
• Fully pre-assembled construction reduces installation time and labor costs
• Metal backbone with molded plastic cable management fingers for durability and flexibility
• Two full-length dual-hinging push-to-close doors allow service access without cable removal
• 42 RU height (78.88 inches) fits standard full-height racks
• 6-inch width (152.4 mm) provides substantial cable capacity while minimizing rack footprint
• UL 2416 and CSA C22.2 listed for compliance with telecom equipment installation standards
• RoHS compliant for environmental and procurement requirements
• Black finish integrates with standard rack aesthetics
• Compatible with 19" and 23" EIA rack mounting rails in two-post or four-post configurations

The PR2VD0679 combines a steel backbone with Panduit's molded plastic finger design to create a cable manager that withstands the mechanical stress of high-density patching while protecting cable jacket integrity. The metal frame mounts securely to 42RU racks using standard rack-mounting hardware, while the plastic fingers flex to accommodate varying cable bundle sizes without sharp edges that could damage Category 6A, fiber, or coax runs. Each side of the dual-sided design operates independently—front-facing fingers manage patch panel connections while rear-facing fingers route backbone or cross-connect cables. The 6-inch depth accommodates multiple high-count bundles routed vertically alongside patch panels, switch stacks, or other rack-mounted equipment. The finger spacing and depth allow you to route cables in organized layers rather than forcing everything into a single compressed bundle, which improves airflow, simplifies tracing, and prevents the cable jacket deformation that leads to performance degradation on Category 6A or fiber links.

The integrated dual-hinging doors attach to the metal backbone via full-length piano hinges and feature a push-to-close latch mechanism. This door design allows technicians to swing either door fully open—up to 180 degrees—for maintenance access, then close it with a single push to secure cables without fumbling with separate latches, clips, or fasteners. During adds, moves, or changes, open one door to expose the cable run you need to trace or modify, leave the other door closed to keep adjacent cables contained, make your change, and push the door shut. The latch engages automatically without requiring a second hand or tool, a practical advantage when you're holding a flashlight, cable tester, or patch cable during service work. The full-length hinge distributes door weight across the entire 78.88-inch height, preventing sag or misalignment that would cause the door to bind or fail to latch after months of repeated opening cycles. The doors ship pre-installed on the backbone, eliminating the field assembly step that often results in misaligned hinges or stripped fasteners.

In high-density datacenter and telecom room deployments, floor space translates directly to capacity and cost. Single-sided cable managers mounted on both sides of a rack occupy 12 inches of total width; the PR2VD0679 delivers equivalent dual-sided capacity in half that footprint. This becomes critical in hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts where every inch of aisle width affects cooling efficiency and technician access. The pre-assembled design eliminates the 30–60 minutes typically required to assemble modular managers in the field—unpack, mount the backbone to the rack rails using your standard cage nuts or threaded holes, and begin routing cables immediately. This labor savings compounds across multi-rack installations: a 10-rack deployment saves 5–10 hours of assembly time compared to field-assembled alternatives. The vertical manager mounts alongside 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rails in two-post or four-post racks, positioning cable routing capacity exactly where patch density is highest. You can mount the manager on either the left or right side of the rack depending on your cable entry point and patch panel layout.

The dual-sided finger design supports different cable management strategies on each face. Run horizontal Category 6A patch cables from switch ports to patch panels on the front-facing side, capturing service loops and slack without creating a tangled mass behind the equipment. Route backbone fiber bundles, cross-connect cables, or power distribution cables on the rear-facing side, keeping them physically separated from frequently changed patch connections. This separation improves service speed—you don't have to move backbone cables out of the way to add a new patch cable—and reduces the risk of accidentally dislodging a backbone connection while working on a patch panel. The finger design accommodates cable bundles ranging from a few individual patch cords to 2-inch-diameter trunk groups. You can dress small bundles into individual finger slots for maximum organization or route larger bundles across multiple fingers when speed of installation matters more than perfect aesthetics. The plastic fingers flex enough to allow cable insertion without tools but provide enough retention to prevent cables from falling out when doors are opened or when you're pulling a single cable from a bundle.

Service access remains practical even in fully loaded racks. Open one door to add or trace a cable run, make your change, close the door, and the push-to-close latch secures automatically. The door doesn't need to be removed, set aside, or propped open—it swings on its hinge and stays in position until you push it closed. This matters during troubleshooting: open the door to expose cable runs, use a cable identifier or toner to trace a connection, close the door to restore containment. The door's full-length design means cables routed at any height along the 42RU span remain contained when the door is closed. Unlike managers that use removable covers or multiple small doors, the single full-length door eliminates gaps where cables can escape or where you need to remove multiple pieces to access a single connection point. The black finish matches standard rack-mounted equipment, patch panels, and cable management accessories, maintaining consistent aesthetics across the installation.

UL 2416 listing certifies this manager for use with communications circuit equipment installed in accordance with NEC Article 800, a requirement for telecom rooms and datacenters subject to building inspection and insurance underwriting. Inspectors and underwriters verify UL 2416 compliance during new-build or tenant-improvement inspections; using listed cable management eliminates a common rejection point. CSA C22.2 certification extends compliance to Canadian installations, covering the same use cases under Canadian Electrical Code Part I requirements. RoHS compliance ensures the product meets restrictions on hazardous substances for organizations with environmental procurement mandates or European supply chain requirements. The Panduit PatchRunner 2 family includes coordinating horizontal managers, patch panels, slack storage accessories, and corner duct, allowing you to build a complete cable management system with consistent aesthetics, mounting interfaces, and service workflows across an entire rack or row. The 42RU height matches standard full-height racks used in enterprise datacenters, colocation facilities, telecom central offices, and campus network distribution rooms where vertical cable routing density directly impacts usable rack space and cable performance.