StarTech.com 20U Vertical Cable Organizer — Finger Ducts + Cover
20U · 3 ftZero-U side mountFinger ducts + coverBlack
The StarTech.com CMVER20UF is a 20U (3 ft) vertical cable organizer with finger ducts and a cover that mounts on the side of a 19-inch rack, for anyone who wants to route patch cords up and down the rack neatly without giving up any rack units.
Horizontal cable managers organise cables across the front of the rack; this vertical duct handles the run between devices. Cables leave a switch or patch panel, pass through the nearest finger opening and travel inside the duct to their destination, and the cover hides everything for a clean front view.
Before you order: it is designed for racks of 20U or taller with keyhole-shaped mounting holes on the horizontal rails, and it mounts on the side of the rack. Leave enough clearance at the side of the rack, especially where racks stand next to each other or against a wall.
What's in the Box
- 1 × vertical cable organizer (20U, black)
- 4 × M5 cage nuts and 4 × M5 cage screws
- 2 × M4 nuts
- 1 × instruction manual
What It Means in Practice
- Zero U: it does not use any mounting space inside the rack, so all your U remain available for equipment.
- Covers 20U of height, about 3 ft; on a 42U rack, two organizers stacked cover most of the height.
- Can be mounted at the front or the rear of the rack, depending on where your patching happens.
- Finger ducts let cables enter and exit at every level, so short and long patch cords both stay tidy.
- The cover can be closed for a clean look or left open while you are working on the patching.
What Will Not Work
- Racks under 20U — the organizer is 20U long.
- Racks with no side clearance, for example when pushed tight against a wall or another rack.
- Racks without keyhole-shaped mounting holes on the horizontal rails; fixing may require adaptation.
- Holding heavy cable bundles such as thick power trunks — StarTech does not publish a cable capacity.
Key Features
Zero-U design
Mounts on the side of the rack, leaving every U free for equipment.
Finger ducts
Cable entry and exit points along the full 20U length.
Cover included
Hides cabling for a clean, professional look.
Front or rear mount
Install where the patching actually happens.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
StarTech.com |
| Part Number |
CMVER20UF |
| EAN / GTIN |
0065030864794 |
| Physical |
| Height |
20U (3 ft) |
| Dimensions (datasheet) |
852.2 × 100.0 × 73.0 mm |
| Weight |
2.28 kg |
| Material |
Steel and plastic |
| Colour |
Black |
| Mounting |
| Mounting Position |
Side of rack, zero U |
| Mount Orientation |
Front or rear |
| Rack Requirement |
20U or larger, keyhole mounting holes on horizontal rails |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
2-year manufacturer warranty per StarTech.com — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it take up rack units?
No. It mounts on the side of the rack, so all rack units remain free.
Can I use two on one rack?
Yes. Many installations fit one on each side, or stack two on taller racks to cover more height.
Is it compatible with my brand of rack?
Most 19-inch racks of 20U or taller with keyhole holes on the horizontal rails will accept it. Send us your rack model and we will check.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Vertical cable management is what separates a tidy rack from one that becomes impossible to work on after a year. Pair this organizer with horizontal lacing bars or 1U cable managers at each patch panel, and label as you go. More in our
rack accessories.
✓ Buy it if you have a rack of 20U or taller with side clearance and want to route patch cords vertically without using rack units.
✕ Skip it if your rack is shorter than 20U or stands tight against a wall or neighbouring rack.
→ Also consider horizontal lacing bars or 1U horizontal cable managers to organise cables at each device.
Not sure it fits your setup? Send us the model of your rack, switch or device and we will check compatibility before you order.