Cable management for conference tables is the set of grommets, table boxes, under-table trays, spines and floor boxes that route power and AV cables to the table so connections are within reach and the cables themselves stay hidden. Done well, people see only a tidy connection point and a touch controller; nothing trails across the floor or table.
The parts of a cable management setup
| Part | What it does |
|---|---|
| Table grommet | A round or rectangular hole with a cover for passing cables through the tabletop |
| Table box / cubby | A flip-up or pop-up box in the tabletop with power outlets, USB charging and AV ports |
| Under-table tray or basket | Holds excess cable, power strips and adapters under the table |
| Cable spine or leg channel | Carries cables from the floor up into the table, often through a table leg |
| Floor box | A box in the floor under the table with power, data and AV, so no cables cross the floor |
| Wall or ceiling conduit | Carries cables from the table area back to the display wall or rack |
For more on the hardware, see floor boxes and table grommets.
Why it matters for video meetings
- Safety: cables across walkways are trip hazards.
- Reliability: cables that get kicked or yanked break connectors and cause drop-outs.
- Usability: an easy-to-find HDMI or USB-C cable is the difference between a meeting that starts on time and one that doesn't.
- Appearance: clean rooms get used and cared for.
- Theft and loss: permanently routed cables don't walk away.
What typically runs to a meeting table
| Cable | Goes to |
|---|---|
| Power | Table box outlets for laptops |
| Ethernet (PoE) | Touch controller such as Logitech Tap IP |
| USB-C or HDMI | Laptop connection for content or BYOD |
| Mic cables | Table mics like the Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 |
| USB extension | Video bar or camera, in BYOD rooms |
Some single-cable systems simplify this. Logitech Swytch and Logitech Extend let one cable at the table connect a laptop to the room's camera and display.
Mounts that help
- Logitech Table Mount for Tap: low-profile 180° swivel grommet mount.
- Logitech Riser Mount for Tap: 30° raised swivel grommet mount.
- Logitech Rally Mic Pod 2 Mount: table or ceiling mount with cable routing.
- Logitech Mic Pod Pendant Mount: hang Mic Pods from the ceiling to keep the table clear.
What to look for
- Plan before furniture is ordered: table boxes and grommets are cut at the factory more cleanly than on site.
- Match the table box to the devices: check for USB-C, HDMI, network and enough outlets.
- Leave room for growth: an extra conduit or pull string saves a future rework.
- Plenum-rated cable where runs pass through air-handling ceilings. See plenum-rated cables.
- Floor boxes need to be planned with the building's electrician and may need permits.
Related reading: conference table power and connectivity, how to hide conference room cables and conference room wiring.
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Related guides
- Conference table power, connectivity and cable management
- Floor Boxes and Table Grommets for Conference Rooms
- Logitech Table Mount for Tap: price and compatibility
- What Is HDBaseT? Long-Distance AV Over Category Cable
- Conference Table Setup Options and Layouts
- Boundary and table microphones for conference rooms
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