Modular communications shelf system and methods for using the same

摘要

A modular shelf system (100) for use with an equipment support structure (20) to manage cables has opposed front and rear sides (100A,100B). The shelf system (100) includes a base member (110) adapted to be secured to the equipment support structure and first and second drawers mounted on the base member in side-by-side relation. Each of the first and second drawers (140,140A,140B) is adapted to receive at least one cable from the rear side of the shelf system. Each of the first and second drawers includes a front panel (160) located adjacent the front side of the shelf system and defines a cable port. Each of the first and second drawers is slidable between a first, stored position within the base member and an open position wherein the respective drawer is disposed forwardly of and at least partially withdrawn from the base member to provide access from the front side of the shelf system to a cable or cables introduced into the respective drawer from the rear side of the shelf system.