Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice on cable management for an office with 12 computers. The setup has power and Ethernet connections coming from two different walls - one from the north and one from the west. My facilities team initially helped set up the desks, but now I've been asked to tidy things up. I'm curious about the best practices: Is it okay to run the cables vertically along the desks, or would it be better to tape them together and keep them flat on the floor? Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated!
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If it’s difficult to visualize, just remember to lift the cables when you can and secure them under the desks. This reduces clutter in the middle of the room where people walk around. Keeping them elevated also protects the cables from damage.
If possible, you could install power/data poles from the ceiling. That way, you won’t have to deal with cables on the floor at all, which keeps everything neat and makes access easier.
You might want to consider trunking the cables along the wall if your desks are positioned against the walls. It’ll keep them out of the main traffic area and look a lot tidier. Just be mindful of how much slack you leave under the desk to connect to the outlets!
Also, remember that organizing cables isn’t just your responsibility. It falls under the facilities team’s job to manage these setups. You can make suggestions, but don’t feel pressured to take it all on yourself.
Exactly! Running along the wall not only makes it clean, but also minimizes the chance of someone tripping over them.