Patent ID: 8730678

Claim:
An apparatus for facilitating access to one or more components mounted in a rack the components having one or more cables connected thereto, the apparatus comprising: a base member, having a first end and a second end, the base member being constructed and arranged for securing cables thereto; and at least one pivot mechanism coupled between the first end of the base member and the rack, the pivot mechanism including a pivot enabling rotation of the base member relative to the rack; wherein the rotation of the base member relative to the rack comprises: a first state, wherein the base member is maintained in a first position wherein access to the one or more components is prevented by cables secured to the base member; and a second state, wherein the base member is maintained in a second position, wherein the base member is rotated relative to the rack to facilitate access to the one or more components; wherein the rack has a first row and a second row each capable of housing one or more components, the rotation of the base member relative to the rack further comprises a third position, opposite the second position relative to the first position, wherein the base member is rotated relative to the rack to facilitate access to the second row of one or more components, while preventing access to the first row of one or more components.