Humanscale NeatTech - Large Catena Black Cable Basket / Black Trim (48" Length)

The Humanscale NeatTech Large Catena Black Basket with Black Trim is a premium cable management solution engineered to transform chaotic cabling into a tidy, professional setup. With an expansive 48-inch length, this large cable basket is designed to conceal excess slack, route cables cleanly, and help you maximize the usable space in data centers, server rooms, and IT closets. Built for durability and ease of use, NeatTech combines a sleek Catena Black Basket aesthetic with rugged practicality, delivering a streamlined, low-maintenance organization tool that reduces clutter, speeds maintenance, and elevates the overall look of your infrastructure. Whether you’re provisioning a new deployment or tidying an active environment, this cable basket provides a straightforward path to orderly cabling, improved airflow, and a more reliable, visually appealing data center footprint.

• Efficient cable slack concealment: The NeatTech basket hides excess cabling, delivering a clean, professional appearance and reducing visual noise in busy data centers. By controlling slack, it minimizes the risk of accidental cable pulls, makes labeling clearer, and simplifies ongoing changes to your network topology. This is especially valuable in high-density environments where every inch of space matters and neat stacks of cables can obscure critical pathways. The result is a more organized, maintenance-friendly workspace that supports faster diagnostics and fewer accidental disruptions.
• Generous 48" length for expansive deployments: A long, open channel accommodates long cable runs, cross-connects, and multiple devices across a rack row without forcing cables to coil and kink. The 48-inch footprint enables you to manage both front-to-back and side-to-side cabling with ease, reducing clutter around patch panels, switches, and servers. This length is particularly beneficial for scaling deployments, consolidating diverse cable types (power, data, and fiber) in a single, dedicated pathway, and maintaining a consistent, tidy appearance across large data center sections.
• Catena Black Basket design with Black Trim: The Catena Black Basket combines robust materials with a stylish, understated finish that coordinates with most racks and enclosures. The black trim and powder-coated exterior resist wear in busy environments, maintain a professional look over time, and blend seamlessly with dark rack rails and equipment faces. This design not only enhances aesthetics but also reduces reflectivity and glare in server rooms with bright ceiling lighting, contributing to easier cable management at a glance and minimizing visual noise for technicians conducting routine maintenance.
• Improved airflow and space utilization: By organizing cables into a tidy, neatly routed channel, the NeatTech basket helps promote better airflow around cabling, which can contribute to cooler equipment operation and reduced hotspot risk. A clean cabling layout simplifies airflow modeling, supports easier hot aisle/cold aisle separation, and makes it easier to identify blockages or misrouted cables during audits. The result is more reliable cooling, simpler cable tracing during changes, and a calmer, safer service environment for technicians and devices alike.
• Easy compatibility and installation: Designed to integrate with a wide range of rack configurations and cable management spaces, this basket supports straightforward installation with standard mounting hardware used in data centers. The broad compatibility minimizes fit concerns and reduces deployment time, allowing IT teams to standardize on a single high-quality cable management solution across multiple racks. The intuitive design also makes adjustments during future expansions quick and hassle-free, preserving the clean look you’ve invested in.

Technical Details of Humanscale NeatTech - Large, Catena Black Basket / Black Trim

• Length: 48 inches
• Color: Black
• Basket type: Catena Black Basket with Black Trim
• Cable management type: Cable Basket
• Purpose: Conceals slack and helps maximize space utilization in data centers

how to install Humanscale NeatTech - Large, Catena Black Basket / Black Trim

To achieve a secure, clean installation that stands up to daily IT operations, follow these practical steps. The goal is to create a stable, organized cabling pathway that remains accessible for maintenance while preserving the tidy appearance you expect from a NeatTech solution.

• Prepare your rack and site: verify the rack rails, confirm available mounting height, and select a position that provides convenient access to cables while keeping the basket aligned with surrounding equipment.
• Position the basket for alignment: place the Catena Black Basket so its mounting points align with the rack channels or rails, ensuring there is ample clearance for cable entry and exit without interference from doors, panels, or adjacent devices.
• Mount securely with standard hardware: use the typical mounting hardware recommended for your rack configuration to fasten the basket firmly in place. Tighten all fasteners to prevent movement during servicing and to maintain a neat, stable cable channel over time.
• Route and organize cables: guide cables into the basket, distributing slack evenly to avoid bunching and sharp bends. Separate power and data cables when possible to improve interference handling and make future changes smoother.
• Inspect and finalize: verify clearances around doors, access panels, and neighboring equipment. Confirm that cables have room to flex and expand, then perform a final pass to ensure a clean, uniform appearance with cables neatly laid within the basket.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Humanscale NeatTech - Large, Catena Black Basket / Black Trim? A: It is a large-capacity cable basket designed to conceal slack and organize cabling in data centers, offering a clean aesthetic and efficient cable management. The Catena Black Basket with Black Trim provides a durable, professional finish that complements modern IT environments.
• Q: What length is the basket? A: The basket is 48 inches long, providing ample capacity for extensive cable runs across multiple devices or racks and enabling a tidy, scalable installation.
• Q: Will it fit my rack? A: The NeatTech basket is designed to work with standard rack configurations and cable management spaces. Always verify compatibility with your specific rails and mounting hardware before installation to ensure a snug, secure fit.
• Q: Does using this basket improve cooling? A: By organizing cables and reducing clutter, the basket supports better airflow around cabling, which can contribute to more effective cooling in many setups and reduce the risk of overheating critical components.
• Q: Is installation difficult? A: It is designed for straightforward installation with typical server rack hardware, and following the included guidelines will help ensure a secure fit and a clean appearance without specialized tools or procedures.