10 inch 1U Cable Management Panel for Patch Cables

1U Rack Blank for 10" Network Enclosures for Clean and Easy Cable Management

Cables in, clutter out: 10" 1U cable management blank with snap-in slots for patch cables (RJ45 connectors can be passed through from both sides).

Perfect for: 10" homelab racks, switch stacks, Raspberry Pi / mini-PC levels, separated LAN segments.

When setting up my second 10" LabRax Racks 10U from mklements with multiple switches, Raspberry Pis, and mini-PCs, I needed clean cable routing between the levels – without the patch cables running across the front.

After a few prototypes, this solution was created:

What does the blank do

• RJ45 connectors can be passed through from both sides (pull patch cables directly through)
• Cables can be moved in the horizontal slot (routing remains flexible)
• Snap-in / locking tabs for a secure fit (up to 2 cables per slot)
• For standard patch cables: ~5 mm ideal, 6 mm also works
• 32 cables per side possible (theoretically 64 per blank… who has that much LAN 😂)
• Reinforcements on the back for more stability
• No additional accessories needed (no clips, no cable tie frenzy)

Note

Please observe the bending radius of the LAN cables before snapping them in – patch cables do not like aggressive handling 😁

Have fun printing & wiring!
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Quick Specs

• Rack: 10" / 1U (1U)
• Capacity: 32 cables per side (2 per slot)
• Print time/Material: approx 1 h / ~30 g
• Supports: no supports
   

Print settings (proven)

• 0.2mm layer height
• 4 wall lines
• 25% infill (triangles or gyroid)
• 5 top/bottom layers
• Material: PETG recommended (PLA may break when pulled/bent)