By employing cable management best practices, the design of the “vPod” racks will provide easy access to device components during maintenance windows and provide proper cooling efficiency. It is imperative that cabling does not block the easy insertion or removal of any field replaceable units (FRUs) on any piece of equipment, nor block hot-air exhaust outlets within the cabinets. The copper and fibre patch cables themselves must be easy to trace though standardized naming labels and, as such, simplify troubleshooting scenarios. It must also be possible for cables to be easily moved, added to, or changed during proactive or corrective maintenance.