What does 2.5 in H indicate for the HCM-D36?

The 2.5 in H denotes the internal vertical clearance inside the trough, which determines how many and what size cable bundles you can route without creating congestion.

Will the HCM-D36 mount in a standard 19 in rack?

Yes. The HCM-D36 is designed as a rack-mount trough that fastens to standard 19 in rack rails and aligns with typical cabinet mounting points.

Can I use this trough to separate power and data cabling?

Yes. The front-to-rear trough provides a contained pathway ideal for segregating power and data bundles and keeping terminations accessible for service.

Is the trough suitable for high-density data center environments?

Yes. The trough’s 2.5 in internal height and steel construction are intended to support organized routing and reduce obstruction in high-density racks, lowering service time and mechanical strain on cables.

Vertiv

FRONT-TO-REAR CABLE TROUGH 2.5 IN H

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Vertiv HCM-D36 Front-to-Rear Cable Trough 2.5 in H | 36 in, Rack Mount, Steel

Name: Vertiv Front-to-Rear Cable Trough HCM-D36 — 2.5 in H, 36 in Length, Rack-Mount
Brand: Vertiv
SKU: HCM-D36
Price: 72.71 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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MPN: HCM-D36

$72.71$97.00

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Key Features

2.5 in internal height
36 in length
Front-to-rear trough profile
Rack-mount compatible
Steel construction with protective finish
Rounded internal edges to reduce cable wear
Organize front-to-rear cable runs with 2.5 in internal height
Fit standard cabinets with 36 in overall trough length

Sustain predictable cable management across rack rows with a front-to-rear trough designed for production data centers. The Vertiv HCM-D36 places 2.5 in of internal clearance into a rack‑mount trough profile to contain power and data bundles without creating vertical congestion. Its 36 in length fits a broad range of cabinet depths and leaves cable access continuous from front panels to rear termination points, reducing installation time and minimizing disturbance to adjacent equipment. Specified for operational uptime, the trough supports organized routing, simplifies labeling, and shortens service windows by keeping conductors visible and accessible. For procurement teams, the HCM-D36 justifies its cost through reduced labor during reconfigurations, fewer cable strain issues, and consistent routing that prevents airflow blockage — all crucial in high-density, enterprise racks.

Ideal For

Organize power and copper/fiber data runs in 19 in equipment racks
Contain and route cabling across densely populated server racks
Provide continuous front-to-rear routing for patch panel installations
Standardize cable pathways in co‑location and enterprise data centers

Why This Product

1Provides 2.5 in internal height for larger bundle capacity vs low-profile channels
236 in length matches common cabinet depths for contiguous routing
3Front-to-rear profile minimizes cable crossover and airflow obstruction
4Steel construction offers durable, long-life containment compared with molded plastic alternatives