Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, 72.625" height, 2.75" length, 2.625" width, Aluminum, RCM rack mounted vertical cable manager double sided, Direct pdu mounting, Low density plastic gate, Eaton white powder coat,Lower density cable
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Product Specs
- Application:
- Designed for routing lower density cabling
- Certifications:
- UL
- Material Details:
- Eaton white powder coat, plastic components
- Mounting Method:
- Direct PDU mounting
- Product Height:
- 72.625 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 2.75 in
- Product Weight:
- 22.4 lb
- Product Width:
- 2.625 in
- Special Features:
- Includes vertical cabling sections
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- RCM rack mounted vertical cable manager double sided
- Product Color:
- White
- Product Style:
- Low density plastic gate
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
B-LINE SB862812D078EW – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line SB862812D078EW vertical cable manager fit a 45U open frame rack?
The SB862812D078EW is 72.625 inches tall, which is the usable height it occupies alongside the rack uprights. Measure your rack's front-to-back mounting rail height: if you have less than 72.625 inches of clear vertical run, this manager will overhang. It is sized for full-height seven-foot open frame racks rather than short two-post or wall-mount frames.
2) Can I mount a vertical PDU behind this B-Line cable manager?
Direct PDU mounting is built into the SB862812D078EW, so a vertical PDU attaches to the manager itself rather than needing separate rack brackets or a dedicated PDU channel. Confirm your PDU's mounting pattern before you commit, since the manager provides the mounting method, not the PDU adapter hardware.
3) Is this cable manager double sided, and can I route cable on both the front and rear of the rack?
Yes. The RCM rack mounted vertical cable manager is a double sided unit, so it takes cable on both faces from a single mounted assembly. That suits open frame racks where patching happens at the front and switch or PDU cabling drops at the rear.
4) Should I use a low density plastic gate manager or a full finger duct with a hinged door?
The SB862812D078EW uses a low density plastic gate style, which means cable is retained by gates you push bundles past rather than a solid covered duct. Gates are faster for adds and moves and cost less vertical real estate at 2.625 inches wide, but they leave cable visible and give less bundle support. If you are dressing dense patch fields or want a finished front, a wider covered finger duct with a door is the better choice. For switch uplinks, power drops, and modest copper counts, the gate style is what it is designed for.
5) Will this match white racks and white cable management already installed in my facility?
The finish is Eaton white powder coat, catalogued simply as white, so it matches other Eaton B-Line white powder coat rack and management components. If your existing frames are black, this will not match and you would want the black finish version of the RCM manager instead.
6) Is the B-Line SB862812D078EW UL listed for use in a commercial equipment room?
UL is the certification carried on the SB862812D078EW. For institutional and government specs that call for UL recognized rack cable management, that is the credential on record for this part.
7) Do I need to buy the vertical cabling sections separately for this manager?
No, the vertical cabling sections come with the SB862812D078EW. You are buying a complete 72.625 inch double sided vertical manager, not a channel plus add-on segments. What is not included is any PDU, rack, or the PDU's own mounting adapters.
8) Is this B-Line cable manager aluminum or steel, and will it hold up in a data room?
The body is aluminum with plastic gate components, finished in Eaton white powder coat. Aluminum keeps the assembly light at 22.4 lb for a seven foot section, which matters when one tech is hanging it on an already loaded open frame rack. Powder coat over aluminum resists corrosion in conditioned equipment rooms.
9) What is the exact part number I should order for the white double sided RCM vertical manager?
Order Eaton B-Line SB862812D078EW. That is the single configuration: RCM rack mounted vertical cable manager, double sided, low density plastic gate, direct PDU mounting, Eaton white powder coat, 72.625 inches high.
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