Datacommunications/telecommunications patching systems with integrated connectivity module

Abstract

A module adapted for use with a datacommunications equipment mounting structure includes: a generally upright divider panel; a cover panel disposed generally parallel to the divider panel, the cover panel and divider panel being spaced apart from each other to form a gap; and a plurality of telecommunications cables, each of the telecommunications cables comprising a plurality of telecommunications patch cords, the cables comprising bundled patch cords at a first end and unbundled patch cords at a second opposite end, the cables being positioned in the gap between the divider panel and cover panel. The bundled patch cords at the cable first end include first interconnection terminals, and the unbundled patch cords at the second end include second interconnection terminals. The first terminals are located at first edges of the divider and cover panels. The unbundled patch cords are separately moveable between a stored position, in which the second terminals are located at second edges of the divider and cover panels, and an extended position, in which the second terminals are positioned away from the second edges of the divider and cover panels.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 237,002, filed August 26, 2009, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 267,577, filed December 8, 2009, whereby each of these two applications The disclosure of one is incorporated in its entirety. technical field [0003] This invention relates generally to datacom / telecommunication equipment, and more particularly to high density copper and fiber optic distribution arrangements. Background technique [0004] In the datacom / telecom industry, the use of fiber optic cables to carry transmission signals is growing rapidly and continuously. To interconnect communication equipment such as servers, routers, and switches, fiber optic equipment, fiber distribution frames, racks, and cabinets have been developed. Such distribution frames, racks, and cabinets are typically located in telecommunications closets, data rooms, data centers, etc., where technicians can easily con...

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Problems solved by technology

However, the increased density can prevent ideal cable management practices, and the reduction in usable volume (such as in 0U cabinets) can make cable management more critical

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